Joy Essien has strong connections with Nigeria, worked there as a journalist for many years, and continues to take an interest in this large, very diverse African nation. This beautiful story is essentially true.
Dreams come true someone once said. Olajumoke did not dream. Hawking bread on the streets in Lagos was all she did to feed her family. As she did her rounds, tray piled with loaves, balanced on her head, the dream found her. One sunny afternoon, there was a photo shoot on the street, with a visiting British musician, Tinnie Tempah as the subject. The bread hawker unwittingly got in the frame, and the scenery blossomed.
Reviewing the pictures later on, the musician and photographer were amazed at the effect this waif like woman had. They searched for a fortnight and found her. A cover shoot, followed by a modelling contract landed quickly. Bloggers, Fashion Editors and the Social Media buzzed with photos and articles about this interesting discovery. Olajumoke now has a new challenge: dealing with the publicity and the fact that she can no longer be the girl next door.
Reviewing the pictures later on, the musician and photographer were amazed at the effect this waif like woman had. They searched for a fortnight and found her. A cover shoot, followed by a modelling contract landed quickly. Bloggers, Fashion Editors and the Social Media buzzed with photos and articles about this interesting discovery. Olajumoke now has a new challenge: dealing with the publicity and the fact that she can no longer be the girl next door.
