Keep your hats on, fashion lovers! The eagerly waited season two of ‘Africa’s Model Scout’ is strutting back onto our TV screens this month, and with the promise of a catwalk full of thrill, glitz, and life-changing experience. Led by indefatigable Stella Larbi, season two vows to discover and show the crème de la crème young Ghanaian female faces from within Ghana and even way beyond!.
A Vision Pieced Together with Fabrics and Dreams
Stella Larbi, the ardent youth empowerment and fashion enthusiast, saw ‘Africa’s Model Scout’ as a gateway that brings African local talent to the global world of fashion. Career prospects for young women to model in most African nations are as rare as a size zero on a plate of food at a buffet table. Larbi wants to flip the script by creating a platform where such potential models can walk their talk on the global stage.
“Africa is full of untapped talent, and the world must recognize the great beauty and potential of our young women,” Larbi insists. “Our goal is to take these up-and-coming stars off the Accra runway and onto the world stage.”
What’s in Store for Season 2?
Season 2 of Project Runway is not just smizing glares and tough struts; it’s boot camp for fashionistas. The contestants will have tough auditions, rigorous training, and contend with challenges that would make even the most hardened models shudder at their toes. From the photo shoots with tight deadlines to recovering from the catwalk, these would-be supermodels will be pushed to their limits of talent, stamina, and ability to recover from fashion faux pas—such as a wardrobe malfunction of unknown origin or a clumsily-fumbled stumble.
The reward? The much-coveted modeling contract with a prestigious international agency, the way to walk on overseas catwalks and the front of leading fashion magazines. But more than bling and glamour, the competition is about personal development, self-confidence, and professionalism. Participants will be mentored by professionals in the industry, such as fashion photographers, stylists, makeup artists, and veteran models. It’s not about looking good; it’s about being the best that a real supermodel can be.
Runway to Reality: Success Stories
The reach of ‘Africa’s Model Scout’ goes far beyond the television screen. Consider, for example, the story of Chol Tot Nyang. Having beaten out the competition in a previous model search competition, Chol was handed a $5,000 check by Studio 24 Nigeria and has been raking it in on the world stage of modeling ever since.
Another star performance is that of former Kakuma Refugee Camp resident, who, thanks to the life chances offered by agencies such as Isis Models International, now struts her stuff for leading brands across the globe in Milan, New York, and Paris.
Another success story is that of last season’s winner of the show, Africa Model Scout, Helen Batigna who is now currently in South Africa signed to a modeling agency.
Such success stories go to highlight the magic of sites such as ‘Africa’s Model Scout’ in making dreams come true.
How to Strut Your Way In
Think you have what it takes to be the next modeling star? The application process is as simple as a walk down the runway:
- Age: Between 18 and 25 years old.
- Language: English speaking (as “fashion” is an international language, but communication is most important).
- Height: Height of at least 171 cm (5’7″ tall).
- Availability: Will make arrangements to travel to Accra for the casting call.
Application should contain the following and sent to AfricasModelScout@gmail.com. The new season started March 29 with auditions still going on till April 12;
- Two recent full body and full face photos.
- One-minute introduction video—first and last name, age, why you want to be on the show, a glimpse of your hair and makeup routine on a daily basis, your profession, where you reside, and, naturally, your strut down the runway.
Some of the selected finalists will be invited to report for the casting session in Accra for an in-person interview. So, rehearse that strut and prepare to shine!
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Why ‘Africa’s Model Scout’ is More Than Just a Show
This is not another reality show; it’s a revolution. As the world of models keeps changing, the demand for diversity and representation has never been more pronounced. Africa with its multicultural fabric and splendor is a pool of talent full of hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. Watch some of the highlights of Season One below;
