1. Can we meet you?
My name is Miss Chichi (Chika) Francisca Nwachukwu. Second daughter and child in a family of five. I love to write, watch movies and try on new recipes. I’m very reserved and neat to a fault like extremely neat. I run my own Company House Of CAFON Limited and currently the Face Of KIMBER Nigeria 2018 and brand Ambassador For HKE Magazine.
2. Tell us about your background
Well I grew up in the east, Aba to be precise. Where I had my primary and secondary education. I’m from a very a strict Christian background. My dad is a retired civil servant. My mum is a nurse. I’m a model and a business woman. I’m from Abia State.
3. How did modeling start for you?
I’ve been in Modelling industry since 2009. I started with music videos. I’ve worked with a whole lot of artists and video directors. I’ve also done a couple of fashion jobs with Spice TV look book, Nigezie TV advert and Editarnish Magazine fashion shoot. Some of my major music video jobs are; Dprince feat Don Jazzy and Davido - Gentleman, Tuface and Wizkid - Dance Go, Lil kesh - Gbese re, Olamide - Durosoke and a whole lot of others. I also do street interviews and presenting jobs for His Presence TV and also a youth motivational speaker.
4. Who is your role model?
Prophet David Babalola. The National Co-ordinator Of His Presence Redemption Ministeries. A man of faith and great humility. He taught me the importance of self confidence, being focused and above all seeing the positivity in everything I do with faith.
5. What is the role of a woman in nation building?
Women also play a major role in nation building. First and Foremost Every great leader was born by a woman. A woman is like an invisible vision supporter of every man. A woman is a shield that backs up the family, a family is a tiny fragment of a nation. With the assistance of a woman, a nation grows and flourishes. A woman’s role is to be that bearer of the vision that becomes a reality, a push to greatness, a nurture to potentials and a prayer bank for testimonies.
6. Tell us about your title and How did you feel when you won the crown?
House Of KIMBER Nigeria is a brand owned by Queen Yetunde Savage Face Of Nigeria World 2016/17. This is the maiden edition of Face Of KIMBER Nigeria and it’s an honour to be the very first Queen to hold the title. I felt more than excited in fact I was overwhelmed. Out of 15 contestants, I emerged winner. Being the Face Of KIMBER Nigeria gives me a slot to contest for Face Of Nigeria World, be a Brand Ambassador For HKE Magazine, business grant, media tour and a whole lot fantastic winning package, so it’s really really worth it.
7. *Tell us about your ambition in life and your pet projects
I’ve always had a passion to build a strong and vibrant youth that will emerge as great leaders of change for tomorrow. Teaching them how to channel their passions into an income. Be the voices of change we need for a brighter tomorrow, my pet project will be focused on that. Creating an NGO that will be solely responsible for that. Creating more provisions for skills acquisitions and enlightenment programs alongside motivational talks that will create in them the hunger to live a positive life and be successful. The youths are the future leaders of tomorrow and the preparation for that starts now.
8. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see myself owning a big NGO for the well-being of the youths. A multimillion business empire covering up different business ventures. Happily married with two kids at least and taking exotic vacations all over the world and most of all still rendering my service to God in his vineyard. I’m a lover of Gods word and teachings.
9. What is fashion to you?
Fashion to me is what makes you comfortable when you put it on. The world is changing so also is our fashion sense. I love it classy and simple with a touch of elegance to top it all up. What works for A might not work for B. So whatever that makes you comfortable is your fashion sense. Create your own style and be unique with it.
10. What is your advice(s) for aspiring models?**
My advice to aspiring models - I’m not going to preach to you to do this or that because different strokes for different people. But always remember this, be positive, focused and determined. Never look down on yourself and never look down on anyone, don’t ever feel you’re in a competition with someone. Be yourself and work on your attitude, personality and confidence. Don’t be too thirsty for opportunities, let go and let God do it for you. Always remember God in everything you do and see how you’ll excel.
