First episode date 27 April 2007 Genre Reality television | Executive producer(s) Darien Amos Program creator Tyra Banks Predecessor America's Next Top Model | |
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Running time 42 minutes (60 with commercials) Production company(s) African-Indian Productions Similar America's Next Top Model, Top Model, Africa's Next Top Model, Brazil's Next Top Model, Top Model Ghana | ||
Nigeria’s Top Model was a television event in Nigeria, produced by Darien Amos. Originally the show was planned to be a multi-episode reality competition such as the original format of America's Next Top Model. However, after an unsuccessful attempt to gain the rights for the franchise it was modeled as a competition that only lasted one evening. It took place on April 27, 2007. The event was held in London with prizes such as a contract with acclaimed agency Select Models and immediate booking for shows in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and others. Girls between 18 and 28 and who were at least 5'8 were allowed to compete.
In a pageant-style contest with fourteen chosen girls competing in order to win the title of Nigeria's Top Model. In the first round the girls were narrowed down to six and with a second round resulting in the top 3 placements where Olabimitan Adeyinka took home victory. Given the big success the show enjoyed a second "Cycle" was planned but further plans did not surpass that stage.
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Judges
Two Top Models presented the show, they were:
The judges were
Contestants
(ages stated at time of contest)