ΓRecently, Ourworldgist Guest Reporter, Bode Obasun, had an interview with the current holder of NigeriaMostPrettyQueen ( NMPQ), Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju, and the following conversation ensued:
1.Bode Obasun: Tell us about yourself
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: I Am Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju, DOB: April 12, State of origin: Lagos state (Lagos island west). I am the First born of my parents, favourite color: Black, Blue, Hobbies: Singing, exploring, Staying around family, meeting new people & reading:
Pet Project at Yaba Destitute home
Pet Project at Modupe cole
Donating with Key to the city & other NGOs
Level 5 local guide contributing Images & reviews of places I have been to
2. Bode Obasun: Why did you decide to contest for a pageant and why NigeriaMostPrettyQueen?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: To fulfil my long time dream π, To change the narrative of the society we live in towards helping the vulnerable, it’s also a platform to reach millions, especially ladies
To change existing perception people have towards Beauty Queens & Models.
To Project a better image of Nigeria as NigeriaMostPrettyQueen
Why? It just happened at the right time when I finally made up my mind π where would I rather take a big step if not a National pageant and truthfully there were no dubious act during auditions. Now I can proudly say I made the best decision of my career by going for NMPQ
3. Bode Obasun: What makes you different from the other girls that competed?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: My intellect, always being the best version of me, a team player, very hard working and accommodating and of course the fact that I look amazing can’t be overlooked π
4. Bode Obasun: What have you done since you won this title?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: Series of pet projects {Love for babies, educating students on personal hygiene, pad a queen initiative, donations at ebute metta destitute home, donations at module Cole and lots more}
Courtesy visit to ministries in partnership for more projects. So alot more is coming.
5. Bode Obasun: What was the hardest sacrifice you had to make when preparing for this title?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: My Time π and it was worth it.
6. Bode Obasun: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: An evergreen award winning global successful beauty queen, business owner and influencer with a beautiful family.
7. Bode Obasun: What do you do apart from being a Queen?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: I am a Full time model, Entrepreneur and a Brand Influencer.
8. Bode Obasun: How do you plan on juggling the responsibilities of the crown with the demands of your current life?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: π luckily for me the demands of my current life is inline with the responsibilities of my crown.
9. Bode Obasun: Why do you think that people have a negative image of pageantry?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: Cause of the wrong perspective they’ve known for a while from brands | Queens that drifted from the actual pageant pattern and rules.
10. Bode Obasun: Who is your role model?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: “MY GRANDMOTHER”
11. Bode Obasun: Would you say that you are a good role model and why?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: YES I AM A GOOD ROLE MODEL π why? Lol well I see alot of people inspired by the things I do, say and my being in general. So definitely I am doing something right. Truthfully, I’m overwhelmed by it and with the grace of God I hope to keep being light to many π
12. Bode Obasun: Tell us about a challenge that you experienced and how you overcame it.
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: π catwalk and wearing silletoe challenge, I had to put my shame aside and learn π here I am doing the best I can and wearing high silletoe heels. π
13. Bode Obasun: What is the most important issue your generation is facing?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: Unnecessary Peer pressure, not telling ourselves the truth and not speaking out when we need to.
14. Bode Obasun: Do you think technology is hurting personal relationships?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: NO it’s not. It’s a personal thing, I mean you could use the same technology to learn and do fun things with your partner or friend.
15. Bode Obasun: If you could have the powers of any superhero what would it be?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: No answer
16. Bode Obasun: If you could only have one wish, what would you wish for?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: A fulfilling Life
17. Bode Obasun: What is your biggest fear?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: My biggest fear is “FEAR”
18. Bode Obasun: What is your favorite movie?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: Moana and Home { Animated movies but I love them and can watch a 100 times }
19. Bode Obasun: If you could visit any place in the world where would you go?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: hmmm my list is long π. {Hawaii, Italy, canada, south asia: (Maldavies & korea) India, paris, Manhattan, Mexico π alot more would be added once I start exploring.
20. Bode Obasun: What do you have to say to other people who wants to be like you?
Queen Ali-Balogun Adeleke Adepeju: “BE:BRIGHT BE:YOU BE:HAPPY”
Your Dreams are valid, No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” In as much as There are many great people out there, don’t ever lose yourself trying to be anyone, you are your only spec πβ€
Sign out:
π Truthfully I won’t be here without God, I am forever grateful. To the CEO of Tripleoentertainment Mr Dapo π I can’t thank you enough for being selfless and always being there, you bring yourself to our level just to have a better work environment, thank you β€ I am glad to be a part of this family. To my grandmother for raising an amazing human, I love you β€ Thank you my true supporters for your encouragement, criticism, and prayers, it means a lot to me π€. To my queens that work, talk and listen to me like sisters, I love you all and I pray we all keep progressing. Thank you for being true Queens π….. Thank you …..media for having me , it was a beautiful moment, May all your works continually yield greatness β€
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