''Nigeria's Top Model'' was a television event in

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. 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

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with prizes such as a contract with acclaimed agency Select Models and immediate booking for shows in

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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 a second round resulted 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.

Judges

Two Top Models presented the show, they were: *

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*Oreke The judges were *Jan Malan (Chief Judge - director of Umzingeli Productions) *Adebayo Jones (Haute Couture Fashion Designer) *Shevelle Rhule ( Pride Magazine) *Sarah Leon (Select Models) *Charles Thomson *Matthew Mensah *Sesan Awonoiki *Stefan Lindemann (editor Grazia Magazine) *Aneka Johnson (Founder Miss Black Britain).

Cycle Summary

Contestants

''(ages stated at time of contest)''

References

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