The story of this beauty queen and now big time model, Olajumoke Orisaguno is awe-inspiring. But what inspired me is definitely different from the many views and comments I have read about her. I analysed this with a friend who encouraged me to share my thoughts.
A transformation that pounced on 'Jumoke without notice even to her. From street hawking to modelling and stardom. Wow! Hers is a story that has undoubtedly increased the faith of many who now pray for 'Jumoke’s type of miracle and frankly speaking, why not? She is now the "talk of the town" and has also graced a few foreign tabloids. You want a perfect definition of a sudden transition from "grass to grace"? Olajumoke Orisaguno fits best.
So, how can we possibly describe this status shift? Chance right? She was in the right place at the right time. That’s what many think.
I don’t disagree with these thoughts. But a second look at the picture where she had her merchandise placed on her head (shared here) tells me there’s more to it than just chance.
Olajumoke was well-packaged. Come on, most of us know how some of the bread ‘agege’ hawkers look. Many times, we even deliberately and patiently wait for the next person who hopefully would look neater before making our purchase. But the 27 year old Jumoke was not shabbily dressed or dirty. Did anyone notice her hair-do? Her hair-do, dress, footwear, though in-expensive looked clean and put together. She did look attractive, healthy, fashionable, interesting and happy.
I would say she was indeed ready and qualified for her ‘chance’, her 'lucky break'. For her level, she was on point.
She is sure a model and the studio photos got me musing. ‘Maybe I should have some photo sessions myself (just for the fun of it). They would be awesome! Someone definitely agrees with me on that’. Now back to 'Jumoke, I love the transformation! Oh! she looked so graceful in those pictures. (some shared here)
My heartfelt congratulations to Olajumoke Orisaguno. Many thanks also to the heroine, TY Bello, who unveiled the charm in the young woman, whose identity might have remained unknown and story untold.
