Wednesday, August 16, 2006

AND THE WINNER IS………

Venantia Otto from Namibia


The 2006 Nokia Face of Africa Finale took place on Sunday, the 13th of August 2006 in Sun City, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Venantia was chosen as the 2006 Nokia Face of Africa winner, her prize includes a US$150,000 contract with global modelling powerhouse, Elite Model Management, a weekend party in the African suite at the Palace of the Lost City valued at US$12,000, courtesy of Sun International, a Nokia 8800, US$10,000 in cash from Anglo Platinum as well as an exclusive piece of jewellery worth over US$18,000 designed by Shimansky Collection (WOW!!!!!).
Venantia is the second contestant from Namibia to win the prestigious competition, Benvinda Mudenge won in 1998. Let’s hope that Venantia does better than Benvinda who was sent home from New York for being too fat.....seriously…lol…See story HERE
Here are some pics from the event. I will have more in the next couple of days. Also, much props to the fab, Kotetso who dressed one of the contestants as part of the designer showcase...the outfit was too FAB!
Main Event

After-Party & Backstage

Anyway, I think Venantia is GORGEOUS and am glad she won! I wish her all the success in NY…Could she be the next Iman, Oluchi, Alec Wek or Liya Kebede?

I will also like your feedback on how to make the site better? Please any suggestions for future features? Who or what would you like to see? I will really appreciate any feedback and suggestions. THANKS!!!

17 comments:

chie said...

I think you guys are doing a great job.This is the best Nigerian website I have seen so far...Keep up the good job.

Anonymous said...

The industry is pure vanity and there should be more press on how the girls are pimped to the west instead of ending up on a blog where they're ridiculed for being washed up ashore like a soggy tampon.

Anyone who can see knows africa gets no love.

Anonymous said...

Awwwwwwwwwwww, see my pretty african girls!!

Goodluck to her!!!

TMinx said...

Okaaayy 4real.

Okay Bella how do you get these pics really...are they looking for photographers?

Adaure Achumba said...

She is cute

Bella Naija said...

Taurean...we'll discuss...

4 Real....no comment really...this is a fashion and entertainment website....i suggest that u start ur own blog and discuss ur personal vendetta against the modelling industry...in the future, avoid using such language here...

Adaure!!! that is all u have to say...r u ill????? lol

Dimples said...

Pretty girl!!! deserved winner...I say she even has all the so called "African features"
Good luck to her!!!
...Bella ur doing very well as it...the sky is ur limit...se u now want to improve and knock other bloggers off the world wide web???

Anonymous said...

she is pretty! like the whole look. She should do okay in New york!

Adaure Achumba said...
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Adaure Achumba said...

Belle you got my comment... am i lying? Anyways it was too mean so i took it off. Like I said the BABE IS FINE O.. and with agood agent/manager she will be a STAR

Icy PR said...

Noooiicee yup she's gonna work it... Congrats to V and koki always be rawking it. Go sis! Bella you no go kill me o.. I'm addicted...to your blog lol!

Anonymous said...

she's tall.
she has cheekbones.
nothing special, really.

Onada - Fashion and Photography said...

all these pretty african models!!!!! i'm glad they are getting exposure. good luck to her.

Biodun said...

The girl dey fine, lol congrats to her, I hope she makes it big!

Anonymous said...

yawn...

Bella Naija said...

Caramel aka Cornelia....how dare u leave such a comment on this blog...if i catch u eh...infact u have been xed from my life....
Everyone else, thanks for the comments! I know the girl looks a lil bit 'vanilla'as in ordinary that is y some of u have been restraining urselves....see ya later

inspired said...

ok, so i agree with the anonymous person (wetin u dey fear!), she's pretty, she looks like a model, but i dont see the omigosh..she is fantastic quality in her. Wish her the best although im sure i spotted prettier girls backsatge.

Bella, ur blog is seriously entertaining. Thumbs up. and i think the format is fantastic.