Yomidun Targets Place In Global Fashion Scene

Raheem Aishat Olabisi, popularly identified to her followers as Yomidun, is a dwelling proof that zeal can evolve right into a profession. At simply 22, the social media character and mannequin is popping heads on-line and offline, and her ambitions now attain past Nigeria’s borders to the glamorous runways of world vogue manufacturers.

Born and raised within the rustic capital metropolis of Oyo State, Yomidun says her journey into modelling and model influencing occurred naturally. “Nicely, I didn’t plan to enter modelling and influencer advertising. Nonetheless, once I was little, I appreciated to take footage and dreamed of modelling for manufacturers,” she defined. “I might submit my random ‘pretty-girl’ photographs on social media for enjoyable. I observed that folks began to fall in love with my content material and character. That was how I transitioned into modeling and model influencer advertising,” she added.

Her dream checklist contains working with a few of the most recognised vogue labels on the earth. “I might like to work with manufacturers like Trend Nova, PrettyLittleThing, Boohoo and few others; These are vogue manufacturers the place lots of people store from,” she stated. “I picked them as a result of I’ve been prepared to work with intentional manufacturers and so they promote very nice, good high quality outfits.”

For the reason that starting of her journey, Yomidun has constructed a powerful portfolio, collaborating with quite a few native and worldwide manufacturers. She counts her work with smartphone big Tecno Nigeria as her proudest achievement but. “My largest mission to date is engaged on a job for Tecno Nigeria,” she recalled. “It got here at a time once I was already searching for such a possibility. Having a giant model like that knock on my doorways boosted my confidence.”

Her influences, she admits, are a mixture of world icons and private heroes. “I love the Kardashians, most particularly Kylie Jenner. Once they began, lots of people didn’t give them an opportunity and I can relate to that,” she stated. “Their ambition and tenacity encourage me loads. Hopefully, I can get an opportunity to satisfy my idol, Kylie Jenner, sometime. I might additionally decide my mum as one other function mannequin. She’s hardworking, robust, supportive, and somebody to look as much as,” she added.

However the journey hasn’t been with out challenges. “Being within the public eye comes with quite a lot of backlash, bullying, and unfavorable feedback. Typically folks make false rumours simply to carry you down,” she revealed. “I at all times stay constant in reaching my targets. I give attention to the optimistic opinions and constructive criticisms to always make enchancment.”

To younger folks hoping to comply with in her footsteps, Yomidun affords a message of persistence. “My recommendation is to be tenacious in constructing your model even when folks don’t offer you an opportunity to realize your ambitions. Everybody’s dream is legitimate should you stay constant. I might additionally advise folks to have a job mannequin, somebody they will look as much as for steerage and assist as a result of the journey to success is just not a straightforward one.”

Wanting forward, Yomidun has no plans of slowing down. “My followers ought to stay up for getting extra of the optimistic vibe from me,” she stated with a smile affirmatively. “They need to count on me to signal million-dollar offers again to again and churn out mind-blowing content material with my very own type of power.”