Model Accuses Retailer of Using AI To Alter His Racial Features

Elii Emeghebo said the company used AI to alter his features, including lightening his skin tone.

Nigerian-Australian model says AI lightened his skin and eyes in new menswear campaign

The complaint alleges the retailer created an AI-generated version of his likeness ...

Nigerian model files lawsuit against suit company that used AI to ‘whitewash’ his image in ads

Elii Emeghebo says he first noticed his ‘white twin’ while walking past an image at a Peter Jackson suit retailer ...
NPR

Nigeria is banning foreign actors and models from its ads as of Oct. 1

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Tolulope Kolade, founder of voiceover talent firm CodedVoiceovers, about Nigeria's decision to ban foreign talent in advertisements beginning next month. Beginning next ...
Naija Gist - Latest

4 facts learnt about Nigerian models working in South Africa

The Mercedes Benz fashion week in South Africa has been going on for about a week now and will come to an end on Sunday, March 13, 2016. There are a number of Nigerian models walking the runways and ...
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Nigerian Model Breaks 40-Year-Old Guinness World Record With 125km Catwalk

Ololade Ayelabola, a Nigerian model, has been officially recognised by the Guinness World Records (GWR) for setting the record for the longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model. GWR revealed in ...
The Nation Newspaper

Nigerian model Ololade Ayelabola sets world record for longest catwalk walk

She covered an astonishing 125.11 kilometers (77.74 miles) during a five-day fashion event held in Lagos. The 26-year-old embarked on the record-breaking journey after being rejected by a Lagos ...
The Root

Nigeria Will Become First Country To Ban Foreign Models In Its Television Ads

In a bold announcement, Nigeria has become the first country ever to implement a total ban on foreign models when it comes to tv ads. It will also include western, white actors who have appeared ...