BE-U | Abako
BE-U | Qs&As with East Africa’s bright, bold and beautiful.
Abako is bright, bold, black and beautiful. A young artist with aspirations in modeling.
DO YOU PLAN ON MODELING AS A FULL TIME CAREER?
Yes, I do. Once the opportunity to develop a global career arises I wouldn't hesitate to take it up. Although I will soon be graduating from university with a bachelor's degree in finance and hope to develop a career in my field of studies as well
IF YES, WHAT’S YOUR IDEAL RUNWAY...IF, NO WHAT CAREER DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN?
My ideal runway is Chanel.
WHAT’S BEEN YOUR BRIGHTEST FASHION EXPERIENCE SO FAR?
Tribal Chic 2019 in Nairobi
SPEAKING OF BRIGHTNESS...YOUR HAIR IS GREAT, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR TO DYE IT?
My favourite was pink. i haven't dyed my hair because of colour damage but i will definitely give neon green a try.
IF YOU COULD DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE COLOR WHAT WOULD IT BE?
The colour blue
ANY QUICK HAIR MAINTENANCE TIPS?
Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise. water first, then oil
YOU HAVE COLLABORATED WITH A BUNCH OF NAI CREATIVES, WHO, EITHER BRAND OR CREATIVE, HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE TO WORK WITH?
Photoman254 and Kikoromero
WHAT STYLE OF CLOTHING DO YOU LOVE TO MODEL IN?
Couture, men's wear and anything with bright colours
WHO DO YOU ASPIRE TO BE LIKE IN MODELING?
I aspire to be like Iman, the most sought out model in the 70's and 80's back when African women were not represented
HOW DOES YOUR HERITAGE INFLUENCE YOUR WORK?
It taught me to represent myself with integrity, respect and character. From the way I interact with other models and creatives to maintaining a great friendships with photographers and designers
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE FRUIT?
Pawpaw fruit, although she needs a better PR team hehehe
PERSONALLY I REALLY LOVED THE WORK YOU AND REED DAVIS DID...HOW WAS THAT EXPERIENCE?
Well, It was a random shoot which Kikoromero had set up the day before. i was running late and to make it worse Reed had a flight to catch in a few hours. This cut the shooting time short but we still made magic. Of course I was such a shy and nervous wreck but overall it was an interactive shoot where I got to spread joy and positivity with the whole team. I look forward to working with him again
MOST IMPORTANT SKIN CARE PRODUCT?
Moisturiser. it is important to keep your skin hydrated
FAVORITE LIP GLOSS BRAND?
MOST ESSENTIAL FASHION ACCESSORY?
Shoes are the first thing someone notices about you
MOST IMPORTANT STEP OF MAKEUP ROUTINE?
I have oily skin so it has to be powder or i will look like a grease ball
WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU READ?
I try to read daily either books, articles or journals, currently i am reading Sapiens; A brief history of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
MOST IMPORTANT QUOTE IN YOUR LIFE?
'Talent will get you to the door but character will keep you in the room'
