At the Ghana Movies Award in Accra, this eligible, bright, and handsome
young man, who just represented one of the south-eastern states (Imo State) in the just concluded Mr Tourism Nigeria “MTN” 2013, was
caught up with and interviewed exclusively about his experience and future plans.
Be informed that he was decorated with the crown of Mr TOURISM SOUTHEAST at the competition… dear MBzers, I present to you: Mr
Chibuzo Albert Nwadike.
Brief
introduction about you
My Name is Chibuzo Nwadike, popularly
known as “Hugoboss”, a final year
student studying Computer Science at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri in
Nigeria, and by the grace of God, I am the current Mr Tourism Imo State—South-East
in general—and a profound Tourism Ambassador in Nigeria.
How
did the Mr Tourism Contest start?
Actually, it was totally unplanned; a
very good friend told me about it. I got interested, obtained the form, and went
for the audition. And as God would have it, I won in Imo state, and then proceeded
to the “Nationals”, where I won the Mr TOURISM SOUTHEAST Nigeria.
The
one week camping at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria … Tell us the experience
Yes, we did and it was a very great experience—a
life changing one—I had lots of fun, met lots of people and characters as well,
did things you’ve never done before … it was a nice experience. And I would say
thanks to the organisers, Zanzy Entertainment as they really made a lot of
impact in my life… they made me do things I thought I couldn’t do before!
Even when it was time to leave the
camp, most of us didn’t want to go again, you can imagine. There were little
stress in the camp like sleeping for only three hours daily and other stuffs,
but I enjoyed my stay at the camp… I actually miss the foods and the early
morning workouts (laughs).
Food?
That means MBzers should go for the 2014 season of the contest
Yes, they should—seriously! I think
every individual should experience such, at least once in lifetime!
Qualities
you think differentiated you at the competition
Err… I think it is majorly my
personality and the kind of life I live … I am always me and I can’t change for
anything! My ability to learn fast and to adapt to any environment I find
myself as well. At the starting of the camp, everything was just different to
my eyes because it was my first time participating in this kind of competition—I
had zero experience about pageantry—but in little time, I got used to everything:
the dance routine, the walking steps and all of it. Other qualities that kept
me away from others are my charisma, smile and my gap teeth. *shows his gap
teeth*
Funny…
Values added to you from the Mr TOURISM NIGERIA experience
(Screams) Ha! Plenty oh! First of all,
if not for what it has made me today, you wouldn’t have being using your time to
conduct this interview. But really, favours have been showering in from all
angles—I am no more the normal Chibuzo Nwadike or the daily “Hugoboss”—now
people see me and they’re like “Mr Tourism” or “Mr Imo” … God added another
mighty name to my names through this. My life has changed and my self-image
too; I thank God for such an opportunity!
Your
plans for 2014
Lots of them; I am just praying for God’s
favour and grace to be alive till then! As Mr Tourism South-East, the whole
South-Eastern States are in my custody, so definitely, plenty plans are on
ground but I don’t want to talk about them so it won’t sound like I am
blabbing!! Just sit down and cross your fingers; it is a promise and I must
deliver!
Brief
shout outs
Brief? It can never be brief oh; the
list is endless…. The first goes to Almighty God, it’s all by his Grace! My
Reverend, Reverend Chisanctus Clarks, thanks for your prayers! My big mum, Mrs
T.A Nwadike, she made every bit of this possible financially and otherwise, and
she even made all my costumes… you will live long, Ochendo! All members of the Nwadike family: uncles, aunties, and cousins…
thank you all! My noble siblings, Bukarbig, MaryJane, Benard and Chibueze… I
love you all; you’re very special! All members of the Best Social Talent Club
of Nigeria (BST's), my brothers from another mother, thanks for being there for
me! My Facebook friends, Twitter followers, BBM friends and groups, especially ‘BBA
Addicts’, I love you all one by one! Mr Benard Eze, Obinna Nkamzy, Amara Nsofor,
Jekeli Godwin, Fabizon Chigozie, OvisPrince, Hilda Ibinabo, Imo state Students
Association (FEDPONEK and FUTO Chapter), Old Boys Association Christ The King
College Onitsha… may God make you all bigger! Zanzy Entertainment, I will never
forget what you did for me and all Mr Tourism Delegates 2013, we dey rock! You all that liked my pictures
and broadcasted my link, God bless you all a double-fold!
Role
Models
Role models? As an individual, I’ve
never for one day thought of being like anybody… I noticed the best I can be is
being me. I have no role models but I have people bigger than I am that I just
like and sometimes copy… the likes of Kanye West, John Milton, Steven
Speilberg, Denzel Washington, Jean BasQuiat of Late Memory, Wesley Snipes,
Chiewetel Ejiofor and the rest of them. I wouldn’t forget Zack Orji and Bob
Manuel Udokwu too!
Mostly
actors … why?
Yes, I love movies a lot and I write scripts
as well! And I will appreciate being a screen god one day.
Words
to your fans out there
I want to say a big thank you for your
support! The thing is this: we won’t stop here; we must reach the sky! I love you
all. And finally, thanks to #MikellzBluez…
I appreciate.
Bravo bro!
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