Alex Gede in 14 ways

Meet Alex Gede. A model, fitness instructor and a start up fashion entrepreneur with an infectous positive outlook towards life ..’

1. How are you today.

My day is great thanks.

2. Where are you from. 

Originally from Bayelsa state in Nigeria. Native language is Ijaw. Do not ask me to say anything in it.

3. How are you finding modelling.

I really enjoy it. Always loved the ideal of being someone else. Art and creativity never gets boring.

It is still work in progressing. I just want to give something back to the African community. 

5. Is it easy being a dad and a fashionista.

It is not easy as I need to get back home in time for days I promised to spend time with them, But they are a blessing and a delight. So it makes every thing worth it.

6. Your fav bad habits.

If I start a movie or tv series, can’t stop.

7. Your best modelling job and why? 

Playing FBI agent for a BBC sketch show was so much fun. Was the first time I was given my own cabin and all that. Plus the shooting was at the Warner Bros studio with Fantastic beast and where to find them 2 shooting next door.

8. Your worst nighmare.

Being unhealthy and out of shape. When growing up, I hated food because I was scared of putting on weight.

9. A place to revist. 

Paris. Was too short a stay.

10. Goals for fashion afric. 

To be the first choice for online African fashion shopping all over the world. We are still enrolling designers and speeding time promoting the website.

11. Who loves you most.

My mother. I do not tell her when I am stressed or down as it will make her worst than me and I will need to help her get better instead of focusing on me. Haha.

12 What would you do differently as a model

We need to find a way to get models doing less unpaid works. Or even more pay.

13. Do you find prejuduce a challenge in fashion. 

Prejuduce is everywhere. I don’t pay attention to it. I focus on positive things and my goals.

14. Where do you see yourself in 5 years. 

Fully self sufficient and self empowered. Completely my own boss. An African tour promoting Afric fashion pride and helping designers in Africa see how they can conquer the outside world is in the works too.

More info about Alex and fashion Afric can be found at http://africfashionpride.com.

Thank you Alex. You are a bright rising star! Dont stop slaying. May God increase you and your family. Amen ..’

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