Meet Bakare, The Tallest Model in Nigeria Who Says His Skill as a Model is His Biggest Luxury

In this exclusive interview, tall slim model, Bakare O. Mubarak, the current Mr. Kwara International 2015, explains how his journey as a model all started, his future plans and also a little bit about his personality.

Tell us about yourself
Well, there are lots of things about me that I could tell… But I will tell you a little. I’m Bakare Olalekan Mubarak, a final year student of Al-hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara state, studying Accounting (BSc). I’m the 4th child of a family of 6 kids. Dad is from oyo state and mum from kwara state...the headquarters of the local government I represented share ifelodun LGA.


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How did you start modeling?
I started as a freelance model. Did a couple of commercial shoots for agencies like Royal Empire State modeling agency etc. and with God’s grace I’ve been getting it. So I thought in my mind that why don’t I take it to the next level. Then I decided to contest “Mr. & Miss Kwara International 2015”. I got to learn a whole lot of things and I added it to my skills.



What was your first big break in the industry?
That’s it sire. Being the Mr. kwara International 2015

What’s your dream modeling job?
That’s a great question! It’s huge... Just being a super model known across the world. Work for multiple brands for a start, next year by God’s grace ama take part in the Nigeria International Super Models (NISM), Mr. Nigeria International 2016.

When you’re not busy modeling, what are some of the favorite things you love to do?
I love exploring nature a lot, in that case. I watch lots of documentary and wild case files. I love being with my family too; they are my primary source of happiness. I also play basket ball kinda.

If you weren’t a model, what would you want to do?
I wouldn’t have wanted not to be a model *smiles* If it happens, ama graduate as an accountant and pick a career as a chartered accountant. It’s a very lucrative career. Simultaneous I’ll be a businessman. Oil and gas business and lots more (an entrepreneur).

How do you feel on the runway?
I feel like I’m on top of the world. I feel like I’m the only one in the world. I feel like I own the runway.


What’s one of the most interesting shoots that you’ve done?
Lol… one of the most interesting shoots was when we did the second photo shoot for our contest, it was a street shoot, I portrayed a hustler’s role.
Well, I don’t smoke, drink nor on drugs, but I still made it real… couple with the fact that I’m an actor.



What’s your biggest luxury?

I’ll say it’s my skills. I.E it’s not material because it could actually take me anywhere in the world, fetch me as fat earnings as I can imagine. Invariably, it’s the most luxurious thing I possess.

How do you stay in shape?
Model physic. Tall, slim but ripped.

How would you define your personal style?
I’ll say simple, elegant and vogue.

What are the top five items every man should have in his pantry?
Lol… Apple, eggs, butter, bread and spinach.

Who’s your style icon?
Tyson Beckford.

What do you do in your down time?
Pray, sleep, and meditate.

You are Mr. Kwara International 2015, how does that feel?
It feels great… well I see it as a stone because I will still move on to greater things.

What are your favorite hangout spots in the city you currently live in?
Captain cook restaurant, Succoth garden.




Any specific plans for the future?
The next line of action I’m targeting is the NISM like I said earlier.

What is your advice to aspiring models?
I’m gonna say they should never look down on themselves. They should be focused and keep chasing their dreams no matter the circumstances. Extreme pride and ego takes a man nowhere.