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Meet the 71-year old woman who is redefining modelling in Nigeria

September 12,2019
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71-year old Abimbola Idowu, who goes by the stage name, Segilola Grey is redefining what modeling is in Nigeria.

 

71-year old model Abimbola Idowu

 

71-year old Abimbola Idowu, who goes by the stage name, Segilola Grey is redefining what modeling is in Nigeria

Mama Abimbola started modeling when her celebrity hairstylist son, Tosin, realized that there were barely photographs of elderly people except there was a special function.

With an elderly mother at home, Tosin prepared his mom for a photoshoot. Although, the photoshoot took a little bit of convincing, mama Abimbola has come to love her modeling job, so much that she gave up her former job as a traditional wedding anchor.

Now a professional model, mama Abimbola and her son hopes that the fashion industry will be more accepting of elderly models.

Check out beautiful pictures of her below

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Old age is not a disease – it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses. When grace is joined with wrinkles, it is adorable. There is an unspeakable dawn in happy old age! Photography: Rebecca Nwose @rebeccanwose Creative director/Styling: Worldcharming Smart Courage @infoworldcharming Hair: Idowu Oluwatosin @highdtosin Models: Idowu Abimbola Olayinka @segilolagrey Efemena Enaesigie @enaesigie Makeup: Mary Joanne @maryjoanne_ Editorial editor: Eleazar Umoh @leazare – #photography #54artistry #photos #blackmodel #vogueeko #modellingagency #hollywood #nollywoodmovies #advertisingagency #mtn #glo #airtel #etisalat #naija #lagos #bethmodelafrica #vogueafrica #voguenigeria #bellanaijabeauty #bellanaijaonline #bellanaijaweddings #bellanaijastyles

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HAPPINESS . . . Happiness is not what you buy over the counter, It comes from what you do yourself, your family and community at large. My wrinkles are not only formed from stress and worries, but from the joy and laughter spread to all I have come in contact with. To my daughter, keep this torch burning, smile always, do not let anyone rob you of it. I AM SEGILOLA, old and grey but forever beautiful and relevant. . . . . Credit Photography: Rebecca Nwose @rebeccanwose Hair: Idowu Oluwatosin @highdtosin Styling: Worldcharming Smart Courage @infoworldcharming Style Assistant: Davidson Ibeh (Instagram: @davidstarr_) Designer: @mimzbee @knanfe Models: Idowu Abimbola Olayinka (@segilolagrey) Efemena Enaesigie @enaesigie Makeup: Mary Joanne @maryjoanne_ Editorial editor: Oyeleke Olamirenwaju @lekeshades Product: @lushhairnigeria #photography #54artistry #photos #blackmodel #lagos #picture #pictures #vogueeko #hair #instablognaija #tundeednut #instagood #picoftheday #photooftheday #pulsetv #bellanaijaonline #exposure #composition #focus #capture #highdtosin #blackwoman #africanwoman #ankarasex #bbcnewsyoruba

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E N I A F E I don't see why there should be a point where everyone decides you're too old. I'm not too old, and until I decide I'm too old I'll never be too old. CREDIT photography: @aysugarr Make up: @anitabrows Hairstylist: @highdtosin Hair product: @lushhairnigeria Model: @segilolagrey Stylist: @fayo_ths Designer: @the7thbrooche Accessories: @accessories2die4 Set design: @hanxevents Editorial Editor: @highdtosin #photography #54artistry #photos #blackmodel #vogueeko #modellingagency #hollywood #nollywoodmovies #advertisingagency #mtn #glo #airtel #etisalat #naija #lagos #bethmodelafrica #vogueafrica #voguenigeria #bellanaijabeauty #bellanaijaonline #bellanaijaweddings #bellanaijastyles

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Credit Photography: Rebecca Nwose @rebeccanwose Hair: Idowu Oluwatosin @highdtosin Styling: Worldcharming Smart Courage @infoworldcharming Style Assistant: Davidson Ibeh (Instagram: @davidstarr_) Models: Idowu Abimbola Olayinka (@segilolagrey) Efemena Enaesigie @enaesigie Makeup: Mary Joanne @maryjoanne_ Editorial editor: Oyeleke Olamirenwaju @lekeshades Product: @lushhairnigeria #photography #54artistry #photos #blackmodel #vogueeko #modellingagency #hollywood #nollywoodmovies #advertisingagency #mtn #glo #airtel #etisalat #naija #lagos #bethmodelafrica #vogueafrica #voguenigeria #bellanaijabeauty #bellanaijaonline #bellanaijaweddings #bellanaijastyles

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They say the hair is a woman's glory, what better crown to wear on her head than Lush Hair. Specially crafted and woven into various designs, it beautifully accentuates her features. With fibres and colours so rich and boisterous, it sits perfectly on women of all ages. One Lush Three Generations. @lushhairnigeria …be beautiful Photographer : @praise_that_photographer Hairstylist: @highdtosin Art Direction/Styling @infoworldcharming Style Assistant: @davidstarr_ Makeup: @ceeyonceemua @lekeshades Models: @segilolagrey @enaesijie Editorial Editor: @lekeshades Powered by: @lushhairnigeria #photography #54artistry #photos #blackmodel #vogueeko #modellingagency #hollywood #nollywoodmovies #advertisingagency #mtn #glo #airtel #etisalat #naija #lagos #bethmodelafrica #vogueafrica #voguenigeria #bellanaijabeauty #bellanaijaonline #bellanaijaweddings #bellanaijastyles

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I S O K E N As long as we are persistent in the pursuit of our deepest dreams, we will continue to grow. We cannot choose the day or time when we will fully bloom. It happens in its own time. Isoken the one Contented with Her DESTINY Photographer : @praise_that_photographer Hairstylist: @highdtosin Art Direction/Styling @infoworldcharming Style Assistant: @davidstarr_ Makeup: @ceeyonceemua @lekeshades Models: @segilolagrey @queendarerah @mhizmoo Editorial Editor: @highdtosin #photography #54artistry #photos #blackmodel #vogueeko #modellingagency #hollywood #nollywoodmovies #advertisingagency #mtn #glo #airtel #etisalat #naija #lagos #bethmodelafrica #vogueafrica #voguenigeria #bellanaijabeauty #bellanaijaonline #bellanaijaweddings #bellanaijastyles @thevimbaidotcom

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They say the hair is a woman's glory, what better crown to wear on her head than Lush Hair. Specially crafted and woven into various designs, it beautifully accentuates her features. With fibres and colours so rich and boisterous, it sits perfectly on women of all ages. One Lush Three Generations. @lushhairnigeria …be beautiful Photographer : @praise_that_photographer Hairstylist: @highdtosin Art Direction/Styling @infoworldcharming Style Assistant: @davidstarr_ Makeup: @ceeyonceemua @lekeshades Models: @segilolagrey @enaesijie Editorial Editor: @lekeshades Powered by: @lushhairnigeria #photography #54artistry #photos #blackmodel #vogueeko #modellingagency #hollywood #nollywoodmovies #advertisingagency #mtn #glo #airtel #etisalat #naija #lagos #bethmodelafrica #vogueafrica #voguenigeria #bellanaijabeauty #bellanaijaonline #bellanaijaweddings #bellanaijastyles

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Photographer: @praise_that_photographer Creative director: @infoworldcharming Asst. Creative director: @davidstarr_ Make up: @lekeshades Hair: @bernardsmiless Designers: @fabriquebyfabz . . #photography #54artistry #photos #blackmodel #lagos #picture #pictures #vogueeko #hair #instablognaija #tundeednut #instagood #picoftheday #photooftheday #pulsetv #bellanaijaonline #exposure #composition #focus #capture #highdtosin #blackman #ankarasex #mothersday #motherandsongoals

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Your love is kind Your love is patient You fill my heart With so much peace and joy You're amazing You make my life feel brand new You're amazing You make my life feel brand new Jesus you love me too much o o Happy birthday to me . . . CREDIT photography: @aysugarr Make up: @anitabrows Hairstylist: @highdtosin Hair product: @lushhairnigeria Model: @segilolagrey Stylist: @fayo_ths Designer: @boriahclothiers Accessories: @accessories2die4 Set design: @hanxevents Editorial Editor: @highdtosin #photography #54artistry #photos #blackmodel #vogueeko #modellingagency #hollywood #nollywoodmovies #advertisingagency #mtn #glo #airtel #etisalat #naija #lagos #bethmodelafrica #vogueafrica #voguenigeria #bellanaijabeauty #bellanaijaonline #bellanaijaweddings #bellanaijastyles

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Photographer : @praise_that_photographer Hairstylist: @highdtosin Art Direction/Styling @infoworldcharming Style Assistant: @davidstarr_ Makeup:@lekeshades Models: @segilolagrey Editorial Editor: @highdtosin #photography #54artistry #photos #blackmodel #vogueeko #modellingagency #hollywood #nollywoodmovies #advertisingagency #mtn #glo #airtel #etisalat #naija #lagos #bethmodelafrica #vogueafrica #voguenigeria #bellanaijabeauty #bellanaijaonline #bellanaijaweddings #bellanaijastyles @thevimbaidotcom

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