Olivia Edomonu & Nosarumen Awanbor
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Elite Model Look Nigeria 2018 winners Olivia Edomonu and Nosarumen Awanbor were unable to join other finalists from around the world for the 35th Elite Model Look World Final which took place in Spain this week. The two were hindered by visa issues despite all efforts made by the Nigerian and Worldwide organizers.

Yesterday, the Elite Model Look group put up this statement on their Instagram page:

We want to send a big message of love to our 2 Nigerian contestants Olivia and Nosa who couldn’t make it to the World Final this year because of visa issues. The international and Nigerian Elite Model Look teams did everything possible to try to get them here, but unfotunately, they couldn’t attend. Their images and videos from home were submitted to this year’s jury, so they will still be considered for the 35th Elite Model Look World Final – but we miss you guys! Lots of love to you and the Nigeria team!

 

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Davidson Obennebo from Nigeria, Winner of the Elite Model Look World Final 2016 and this year’s catwalk coach. We want to send a big message of love to our 2 Nigerian contestants Olivia and Nosa who couldn’t make it to the World Final this year because of visa issues. The international and Nigerian Elite Model Look teams did everything possible to try to get them here, but unfotunately, they couldn’t attend. Their images and videos from home were submitted to this year’s jury, so they will still be considered for the 35th Elite Model Look World Final – but we miss you guys! Lots of love to you and the Nigeria team! Davidson did Nigeria proud @_sonofdavid @olivia.edomonu @nosa.awanbor @elitemodellooknigeria @bethmodelafrica

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The message was accompanied by a sweet video of the Elite Model Look finalists for Nosa and Olivia.

 

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2016 Elite Model Look Nigeria Winner who also emerged as the grand winner at the world finale in Lisbon Davidson Obennebo, returned this year to the boot camp as a catwalk coach, and taught models how to walk the runway with grace and style.

Olivia and Nosa won the competition in Nigerian last July based on their stellar photogenic qualities, great personality, and their natural beauty but also for their potential to correspond to current fashion trends.

BellaNaija Style wishes these young talents all the best going forward.