Few days to the grand finale of the Miss West Africa UK 2009. MEBB met up with one of the contestants Representing Nigeria, Miss Yewande Abiodun popularly called “TIPSY” by many. Follow us as we get to know Miss Yewande and why she is contesting. Enjoy!

WHO IS YEWANDE ABIODUN?
Am an 18 year old, 5ft 9inch tall lady (lol), a model,a student, a daughter to my mother. I was born in Ondo state in Nigeria. I moved to United Kingdom in 2006.

WHAT WAS GROWING UP LIKE?
Hmmm she sighs! I lost my dad when I was 2years old so I don’t know my dad. I grew up with my mum in Ondo State. Life has been full of ups and downs but I thank God. I attended St Louis Primary School in Akure, then went on to Fedral Government Girls College also in Akure for my secondary school education. I am currently in my second year of Advanced Levels at Kingsbury Sixth form College North West London studying Media & Sociology. I look forward to go to the University of West England in Bristol to study Media Jouralism in September 2010.

HOW DID YOU GET THE NICKNAME “ TIPSY”?
I got the name from my best friend Tosin Alabi in Nigeria. She gave me the nickname due to my hyper and crazy behaviour.

HOW DID YOU GET INTO MODELLING?
People around my encouraged me to give it a try, so I decided to go for it.

WHAT MADE YOU CONTEST FOR MISS WEST AFRICA 2009?
I have always wanted to showcase my talent on the runway but due to the fact that I was not 18 I could not take part. Now that I am of legal age, I am ready to catwalk on the runway and also I have a very strong passion for modelling.

WHAT IS YOUR BEST FOOD?
Beans and Sugar.

WHERE WOULD YOU PREFER TO LIVE NIGERIA OR UNITED KINGDOM?
Nigeria all the way… but would still choose anywhere in South East London so I can be close to my Nigerian People. (She laughs).

WHO & WHAT INFLUENCES YOU?
WHO: God & My Mother.
WHAT: Any GOOD MUSIC….

WHO ARE LISTENING TO AT THE MOMENT?
DaGrin , Leo Orezi, Durella, 9ice.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE NEXT 5YEARS?
I see myself finished from University, working in my chosen career and able to provide for my family.

WHAT ARE YOU HOBBIES?
Dancing and Writing.

WHAT IS YOUR SHOE SIZE?
Laughs “Do you want to buy shoe for me…..anyway for anyone that wants to buy me one its Size 7 or 8

 SECRET TO YOUR SLIM FIGURE, DO YOU EXERCISE?
(Laughs) I do not do any exercise. It is naturally from God.

WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO IN THE MODEL & ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY ?
I look up to quite a few people because you learn a lot from different people
MODELLING: Naomi Campbell
ENTERTAINMENT: Beyonce – as an elegant and positive image.

YOUR KIND OF GUY?
A guy that understands and always encouraging me to do my best. An african man all day who is also God fearing.

ARE YOU SINGLE,SEARCHING OR SATISFIED?
I am satisfied. I am currently in a relationship. (laughs)

WHAT DOES THIS PAGENT MEAN TO YOU IF YOU WIN?
It would mean everything to me at the moment. It’s like a stepping stone to my success

MESSAGE FOR FANS
A very big thank you to everyone behind me because am nothing without you all.
I would like to say “please follow your dreams and hope for the best”

For more info :http://www.misswestafrica.com/

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