Chol Khan emerged victorious from the event, which was organized by Joan Okorodudu, CEO of Isis Models International. She was formally named Africa's Next Super Model and has since captivated the international fashion industry with her distinct charm, grace, and unmatched talent.
At the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, at the grand finale of Africa's Next Super Model 2023, the esteemed prize was given out.
TV personality Nailantei Kenga choreographed the event, which featured dignitaries from South Sudan embassies, the UNHCR, the CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK), Dagoretti North Member of Parliament (MP) Beatrice Elachi, and the CEO of the Kenya Film Commission Board (KFCB), Timothy Owase. At the function, the latter spoke on behalf of Sports Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ababu Namwamba.
Aulgoh Nato, Risper Faith, Maureen Waititu, musician Wahu, and radio anchor Esther Mwende Macharia were among the Kenyan celebrities who attended the fashion show.
The winner, 19-year-old South Sudanese Chol Khan, wowed the audience with her exquisite runway presence and extraordinary grace and agility. Her ascent from modest beginnings to the top of the fashion industry is a motivational example of her tenacity, commitment, and unchanging love for the modeling profession.
Nin Thoa, an Isis Models scout at Kakuma Refugee Camp, made the discovery of Chol. Chol and other models in Kakuma are selected by CEO Select worldwide, Matteo Puglisi, and Joan Okorodudu at the Africa's Next Super Model casting. Chol's selection has exposed another supermodel from Africa to the world.
Chol's victory in the Africa's Next Super Model 2023 competition's grand finale is a significant turning point in her career as well as the African fashion industry overall, highlighting the continent's growing importance and contribution to the world of fashion. Chol hopes to inspire future generations of African models to follow in her footsteps by using her platform to push for increased diversity, representation, and inclusivity within the fashion industry as she sets off on her incredible adventure.
Over the past 14 years, Africa's Next Super Model, which was founded with the goal of providing long-term opportunities and networks for African fashion designers and models, has significantly influenced the careers of several aspirant supermodels. Starting off as a platform that gave out brand-new automobiles to the victors, the initiative has grown to include significant cash prizes, modeling contracts that are highly valuable, and exclusive overseas excursions that are paid for by the initiative to fashion capitals including the US, UK, Paris, Milan, and South Africa.
"Africa's Next Super Model's primary goal is to empower and introduce African talent to the international arena. We hope to help aspiring models and designers go into lucrative jobs in the international fashion industry by giving them a stage on which to display their abilities," Okorodudu said.
Similar to the last competition held in Kigali, Rwanda, this edition showcased a variety of abilities and performances. David Acekeyz (David Elumelu), a performer from Nigeria, wowed visitors with his performance, which he did for the second time. In addition to performing, Snake Eyes, a South Sudanese model and artist, signed with Isis Models.
Nigerian company Studio 24 and its CEO, Ifeanyi Oputa, gave the winner a $5,000 US donation. Other sponsors included Mr. Bright Toju Iyonsi of Nigeria, who is headquartered in the United States, Safaricom, Design Essentials, and Mysha.
Africa's Next Super Model is still a renowned modeling competition that honors the talent, diversity, and culture of Africa. It gives models and designers from all around Africa a stage to exhibit their abilities and originality on a global platform.