(Video) BLACKQUEEN…A TIGRESS COMES TO TOWN, BLAZES THE RUNWAY
The story of Adelowo Hannah Oluwabusayo, otherwise known as Blackqueen in the modelling circle is often one of resilience. The 5.5inch tall model has continually forged a path for herself in an industry that has often stuck to narrow, limited notions of who should be seen and celebrated respectively.
The fashion/modelling industry still has much to do in order to encourage pretty ladies with ethnic diversity, different body types, and gender to become part of that sector in Nigeria.
Oluwabusayo, an undergraduate of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Ogun State as a student has attained daunting feats of beauty with the aid of different make-over artists.
Just like Naomi Campbel landed the Vogue magazine covers, she had a double on Editorial Magazine winning Model of the year 2018, 2019 back to back.
She has appeared in a dazzling array of runway shows and also, she had also featured in epic movies; music videos, counting Kendall Jenner and Naomi Campbell, among others, as her mentors and source of inspiration.
It may amaze you if you discovered that the High fashion model, is an extraction of Iwere-Ile in the ancient city of Oyo State, though from a polygamous home that parades eight children while she stood at the foot as the last daughter of her mother.
The Lingerie model is currently an HND 2 Mass Communication student of the said Polytechnic as a professional model signed under Kaydav Model management.
Her experiences in the modelling terrain span 6 years.
Busayo attended Jehovah’s Will Nursery and Primary School in Surulere, Lagos State and moved to Ilupeju College in Ilupeju, Lagos, and graduated with the 2013 class.
Before she joined Kaydav model agency during her secondary school, she had the dream to become a public figure and face of local/international brands but while in Lagos she approached some modelling outfits but meet a brick wall.
She was told her height is not up to 5.9 and she can’t fly as a model. The 5.5ft daring model was heartbroken for several years before she came across Kaydav through her lecturer in the polytechnic.
The vixen’s exemplary performance at the Ogun State Fashion Show played her cards into the hearts of some fashion houses in Ogun State and ever since she has been galloping on, the likes of S&B Clothing; Double Crown Clothing; Ayoka Fashion House, and a couple of others.
She also attracted the attention of some notable makeover entrepreneurs in the likes of Tessy Makeover, She took some questions from Creekvibes OLUWADAMILARE DANIELS, excerpts;
Have you done any billboard advert?
It is still in view
What are your expectations for 2022?
I have got a selling face. So I constantly want to see my face on selling brands so, hopefully, I am waiting to work with different brands.
Have you got any modelling offer outside Abeokuta?
Though have not gotten jobs outside Abeokuta I am open to work even outside the shores.
Have you participated in any pageant shows?
Yes, Miss OGIC 2021.
What does the acronym OGIC stand for?
Olageospartial Global Investment Company Limited, the outfit orchestrated the beauty pageant.
Did you win it?
I came first among 24 contestants.
Have you encountered any embarrassing moments in the course of discharging your duties as a model?
No, I don’t have such experiences.
In the faces of people booing you on the runway don’t you feel shy?
Some models do, but I don’t.
What is your strength for not being shy?
Consistency, you see modelling is something am happy about while carrying out the act, like I do advise people…always do what you are happy doing.
Whenever I am on the runway, I do my job perfectly irrespective of the crowd.
I also go by one of Kaydav’s instructions ‘do not look at the crowd.’
Are you ready to tour the world through your career?
Yes, I am ready to showcase my talents to the world at large.
What is the uncommon part of you that you think people don’t know?
Blackqueen is an introvert; I am a very playful person, I am also a good dancer and most people do not know, I love to bask in the pool even if I don’t know how to swim, I appreciate meeting people (Oh my God!).
How old are you, and when do you think will be appropriate for you to get married?
I’ll be 27 in June, and I think this year will be appropriate for marriage.
Will you want to organize a fashion show or be a film producer soonest?
Fashion show preferably
Has there ever been advance-like sexual harassment that you don’t like?
They have always been approached but, I try to state my policies right
Are there foods that you must not eat to maintain your shape?
Well, we only try not to take some foods in excess. Solid food especially.
How do you prepare for a beauty pageant?
I prepare through rigorous pieces of training and prepare questions and answers to self-appraise myself to rate my intellectual standards.
What are the five things a model/queen shouldn’t do to avoid scandals
Models/queens should avoid anything that can tarnish their image or reputation.
First is:
1. Avoid your unprofessional nude pictures to get to the internet
2. Avoid attending some unprofessional social gatherings, like strippers night and so on.
3. Avoid the practice of homosexuality/lesbianism.
4. Avoid the leaking or filming of sexual engagement with partner
5. Avoid the involvement of being in a relationship with multiple partners because it tarnishes a model/ queen’s image and career.
Give 5 stage tips that can help an upcoming model?
1. Hard work
2. Persistency
3. Perseverance
4. Goal setting
5. Vision
What else do you think the public should know about you?
I have branded for a Website Company and I have also featured in blockbuster movies with the likes of Efunsetan Aniwura ‘The Untold,’ produced by Funmi Coker and also, ‘Zakunta’ produced by Aworan (Julius On I)
I have also featured in a music video as vixens by different Nigeria artists.
