PUNCH - Susan Akande is a popular face in the modelling world, having worked for big brands in the country.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, she says sexual harassment is not strange in the modelling industry but blames it on desperation.
The 21-year old A-list model acknowledges
that models are sexually harassed in the industry. She, however, said
it has never happened to her because she did not create room for such.
The fair-complexioned model told Saturday Beats that models who get sexually harassed are the ones desperate for jobs.
Akande said, “Yes I am very much aware
that some models are victims of sexual harassment. It depends on the
lady and how she carries herself. If a model put herself in a position
to be sexually harassed, then she will be. I believe that as a model,
you must not be desperate to get a job or earn money or else you will
become a victim.
“Carriage matters. A model should be able
to carry herself with class and poise. I have never been sexually
harassed because I haven’t given anybody an opportunity to do so.”
Being a pretty girl, she said she get
advances from men regularly but she has had to learn how to put them
off. She stated that her elder sisters taught her how to handle men.
“I am a pretty lady. I know that, so
advances from men are expected. I have learnt over the years to handle
such advances. I have elder sisters who have over the time taught me how
to handle this,” she said.
Akande is a multi-tasking entrepreneur
who combines modeling with school and events planning. She is also the
managing director of a company that deals in body care products, Stellon
Solutions.
“Life as a model has been great and also
challenging. As a student, it is not easy combining studies and jobs
together. My first experience was working for Orange Drugs. It was a
television commercial for Delta Soap and Passion Drink. It was fun but
stressful due to the fact that I was new to the game, but now that I
have got the hang of it, it’s more fun than stress,” she explained.
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