TODAY'S STYLE STAR: ANTM AFRICA WINNER AAMIITO LAGUM

Africa's Next Top Model Back Home

The winner of the first edition of Africa's Next Top Model has returned home to Uganda to a hero's welcome and press conference.  

Press conference

 Aamito after her interview with Capital FM's  Alex Ndawula, Lucky and Salvador

 Aamito on arrival at Entebbe  International Airport along with her manager  Joram Muzira of Joram Model Management

 

Every one can't get enough of Aamito and the beautiful model is enjoying the spotlight and has already made several appearances on radio and TV. 

 

Welcome home Aamito! 

     Aamito was snapped with veteran radio presenter Alex Ndawula. 

Via Antmafrica instgram 

AAMITO ON TOP! UGANDA' S AAMITO STACIE LAGUM WINS SEASON 1 OF AFRICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL

 Aamito Stacie Lagum has been crowned the first ever winner of Tyra Banks' television franchise Africa’s Next Top Model. The competion's season 1 has finally come to an end after nine weeks of fierce competions and lots of tears. Uganda’s Aamito Stacie proved unbeatable with comparisons already being drawn to well know African supermodels such as Alek Wek.

Supporters from Aamito's home Country watched the final showdown on live screenings from bars and at home as she beat 11 other contestants from 8 different countries including 3 contestants from Nigeria (Joyce, Omowunmi, and Opeyemi)  in the completion hosted by Victoria's Secrets angel and world reknown supermodel, Oluchi Orlandi.

Jozyz spoke to one well wisher who said, "Everyone here is so proud of her. She is a great ambassador to young girls and has show us that you can achieve your dreams if you work hard enough".

In an open letter to her supporters posted on the show's facebook page, Aamito wrote....

"I AM AFRICA'S FRIST EVER NEXT TOP MODEL!!!! This is a surreal moment in my life and career.
I would firstly like to thank God, for allowing this path in this journey that I have committedly begun. I would like to thank, super host Oluchi for having paid me any attention.
Josie Borain and Remi Adetiba, I will not disappoint you thank you all so much..
My family and friends we have done it! it coul...dnt have been possible without you all. thank you.
Africa but first ,my beautiful country Uganda who have put all their trust in me ,encouraged and supported me from day 1 ,thank you.
Beautiful Africa and even more beautiful people from around the world ,that have all shown me nothing but love ,I am extremely humbled and overwhelmed by the tremendous and mind blowing support you beauties have shown me over the past 10 weeks..
My fellow contestants, you were all great and together we have formed a sisterhood of ANTM Africa cycle1 cast.
All 11 of you taught me a lot and I definitely carry a part of each of you in me, I wish you all endless success.
To the ATMN team, thank you, thank you , thank you.
And there you have it, the throne is yours Uganda,lets together keep it shining bright.
faithfully yours,
Aamito".

 

Congratulations Aamito! You deserve it.

AAMITO IN THE FINAL THREE OF ANTM- AFRICA

Aamito Stacie Lagum Uganda's only representative in the competition is among the final three.  Aamito will now battle for the crown with Michaela Pinto (Angola) and Opeyemi Awoyemi (Nigeria).

The three finalists Aamito Stacie Lagum (Uganda), Michaela Pinto (Angola) and Opeyemi Awoyemi (Nigeria)

 Aamito Stacie Lagum (Uganda)

 Michaela Pinto (Angola)

Opeyemi Awoyemi (Nigeria).

Aamito has been shining in the competition sinve day one and won the last two assignments.

Her strong African features have not gone unnoticed with comparisons being made to African exports such as Alek Wek. 

We are hoping our girl Aamito will come out on top and take the crown.

Uganda's Amito Stacie Queen Selected For Africa’s Next Top Model Finals

Uganda's Amito Stacie Queen is among the twelve finalists selected for the first ever Africa’s Next Top Model’competition which will premiere on the 10th of November 2013 at 20:00 EAT on Africa Magic Entertainment.

Amito Stacie Queen

 

All 12 models come from a variety of African countries and are a diverse range of women will compete in front of 3 judges.

 

 

Contestants

The show is produced by supermodel Oluchi Onweagba who is a Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated model originally from Nigeria. The other three judges are former Calvin Klein model turned photographer, Josie Borain and Remi Adetiba, a NYC-based creative director, photographer and The New York Times freelancer.

 

Supermodel Oluchi Onweagba

The show is a franchise format of America’s Next Top Model, a reality television show created by American supermodel Tyra Banks. Nigerian supermodel Oluchi will host the show.

We are excited to see Amito make the cut!