UNIONIZE student is Mr. Anambra Universe

Just in its second season, Mr Universe Anambra pageant is gradually becoming the biggest and most anticipated social event in Anambra State.

A student of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Ifeanyi Slami, has won this year’s edition of the pageant, which has the objective of supporting the youth in the state to become independent and development partner. The winner was presented with a new car.

Ifeanyi beat 16 others at the event held at the Marble Arc Events Center.

At the event were celebrities from the Nigerian entertainment industry, including Beverly Osu of Big Brother Africa fame, Chris Okagbue, Guilder Ultimate Man; Ken Erics, a Nollywood actor and Santiago Roberts, president of Mr Universe Nigeria Organisation.

Others were Alex Akharume, pageant manager, Mr Universe Nigeria Organisation; Francis Egwuatu, winner of Mr Universe Anambra 2013; Divine Ezike, Mr Tourism Nigeria 2013 and Smith Asonye, Mr Universe Abia, among others.

There were also government officials, businessmen and fashion designers.

An artiste on the Mavin Record Label, Korede Bello, thrilled the guests and participants with the performance of the hit track, Dorobucci.

By the feat, Ifeanyi will represent the state as a celebrity model at the Soweto Fashion Show in South Africa in November.

Ifeanyi said winning the Mr Universe Anambra was a great achievement for him. “It was not easy for me despite my experience. I had great challenges from fellow contestants because it was a race that has the tag ‘survival of the fittest’,” he said.

As a student of social science, Ifeanyi said he was able to accept and relate with other contestants peacefully. He said some contestants tried to pick offenses in everything he did in camp, but he kept them confused about his conduct.

He said he knew he would win the pageant on the day he bought the form, adding that he never settled for less. When his name was announced as the winner, Ifeanyi jumped up and ran toward the stage to claim the prize.

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