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What exactly is the ANSM Organization looking for in a model?
How are the event sites chosen?
How can I enter Africa's Next Super Model competition?
How many models compete in ANSM?
What are the judging criteria for the ANSM competition?
Overall Appearance
Runway walk
Swimsuit
Swimwear for women and men to be purchase for the competition here. No other swimwears are allowed.
Evening Wear / Formal Wear
Female contestants should wear an age-appropriate dress. Dresses should be long and current style. Judges will be looking for poise, personality and beauty. The Judges focus on stage presence, confidence, elegance, poise, overall appearance, and sense of fashion and style. Here they are scoring how well you wear and present your evening wear. So choose a style and colour that looks great on you and will radiate on stage.
The male contestant should wear age-appropriate formal wear. This suit should represent their individual style and creativity. Think more about the special event and red carpet. Judges will be looking for poise, personality and confidence. The judges focus on stage presence, confidence, elegance, poise, overall appearance and sense of fashion and style. Here they are scoring how well you wear and present your formal wear. So choose a style and colour that looks great on you and will radiate on stage.
Interview
Contestants will interview with a panel of judges for 5 minutes. Judges will be looking at the contestant’s ability to be personable and express themselves in a natural and comfortable way. Judges may be asking political, controversial or current event questions. None of the questions will be geared towards religion choice. Judges will use the Contestant Fact Sheet as a reference for interview questions. The Judges are taking this time to learn more about who you are and your personality. Attire for interview should be modern and fashionable. Choices range from dresses, skirt and blouse and trendy suits for women. Be sure your outfit
selection reflects your sense of style. This is your chance to impress each judge with your opinions, ability to communicate, and overall sense of self. They may ask questions regarding your family, education, hobbies, occupation, community involvement, goals, likes and dislikes.
Interviews are conversational. During the on-stage interview competition, the judges are looking for the same qualities and also how you handle speaking in front of an audience.
Are there age requirements?
Where can I secure sponsors?
Do I have to spend a lot of money on wardrobe?
What are the costs associated with the competition?
Is there a Opening Number?
Yes
This portion of the pageant will not be judged. However, it will be a time for you to show off your personality to the judges! Opening number outfit will be determined at a later date. Make sure whatever you wear fits you well and shows off your figure! You may or may not be on stairs, so be sure you can walk in whatever shoes you choose – heels are always better on stage!
Are tattoos or body piercings allowed?
What if I do not speak English?
What are the size requirement for each category?
1. Petite - Height 4’8 - 5’6 / Size 00-06
2. Curvy - Height 5’0 & up / Size 10 & up
3. Fit - (women & men who have an athletic build) Height 5’0 & up / Size 00 - 12-W
4. Runway - Height 5’7 & up / Women and Men
What outfits are required to the competition?
For the runway, women will wear the competition sash, ANSM t-shirt, black leggings, and 5 inch high heels black shoes.
For Swimwear rounds, you can purchase your swimsuit from our website for the competition. (no other swimsuits are allowed)
Evening gown / Evening Wear is your choice!
Interview is your choice!
Overall apperance is opening number is your choice!
Do you offer training for the competition?
When will the international event take place?
Do you offer training for the competition?
When will I know if I'm selected?
What does the Winner's receive?
The overall winner of Africa's Next super Model Competition will receive the national crown, medallion, sash, trophy, a professional photoshoot, an appearance in Fashion Magazine, year-round advertisement, professional management, $5,000.00 cash prize along with red carpet appearances, trips and more.
Our Category winners of ANSM will receive the national crown, medallion, sash, professional photoshoot, and more.
Please note that we are always adding to our prize package as more sponsors partner with us.