Miss Ozondu Paschalyn Chinenye, who hails from Umumba Ndiagu Village, Ezeage LGA in Enugu state, is a model, and writer, who was the Top Model, under Miss Nigeria Queen World, one of the top tier pageants in the country. She spoke with Fourwall Magazine on her reign as the MNQW Top Model, her journey, first project experience and many more…
How did your journey into the beauty pageantry begun?
It all began after I saw a Korean movie,I fell instantly in love with the cat walks,I tried it out for the first time In our teenage church program many years ago and it worked out for me. I tried it out with the first agency, eminent queen Nigeria, which I hid from my people till my vote took Me to being one of the contestants and I represented Enugu state. Later I told my family about it but my dad objected it, but in all, my mom stood for me and after the contest, I won the ambassadorship crown.
How did you feel emerging Miss Nigeria Queen World Top model?
I didn’t expect it coming, though I knew I was very good. Honestly, my girls were tough, miss Nigeria queen almost gave me a panic attack, there I understood the difference between competition and game.
What were the challenges you faced during the contest and how you overcame them?
I faced challenges in the financial aspect. Honestly, this contest made me understand that I was indeed loved by friend and my family,and this eliminated the financial difficulty.
What would you say stood you out from other contestants?
Grace stood me out, not beauty, height or eloquence in speaking, just grace and more hardwork.
When you are passionate about something, go for it with a clean conscience, because a positive drive always pave a way. Be the best of yourself and don’t be in a competition with anybody. Be in a competition with yourself only to be better than your yesterday and keep no grudge. Lastly, when going for a pageant, don’t fight for the crown, instead fight to be the best version of you and that best you, will automatically attack the crown to you.
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You just handed over your crown, how would you describe your reign as Miss Nigeria Queen World Top model?
Fantabulous!!!
What’s next for Queen Paschalyn in 2024?
Focusing more in my self development and education.
What has been your biggest achievement since you were crowned?
My biggest achievement, was the development of a more humanitarian character.
Any project you have done, if yes, tell us about it.
Yes, the first was with my sash and crown where I visited kirikiri (medium) prison in Lagos. There, I was shocked on things i saw. I saw the brainy, talented, eloquent, religious and lots more. There was this Obinna guy, who was good in igbo and literature, James was very good with physics and mathematics. I saw a poet too, who composed a poem for me and lastly Mr Chidi, a 70 year old man that educated on Christian knowledge too.
In beauty pageantry, did you have any mentors?
Yes I do.
Which brands are you looking to working with in the future?
Am looking forward to working with MBGN Nigeria.
Where do you see yourself and your career in 5 years?
Growing better,soaring higher,being an international speaker and graduating as a certified Lawyer.
What advice would you give to your successor and those aspiring model who look up to you and want to follow in your footsteps?
I will say, when you are passionate about something, go for it with a clean conscience, because a positive drive always pave a way. Be the best of yourself and don’t be in a competition with anybody. Be in a competition with yourself only to be better than your yesterday and keep no grudge. Lastly, when going for a pageant, don’t fight for the crown, instead fight to be the best version of you and that best you, will automatically attack the crown to you. Note the crown selects the best.