Haute9questions with Michael Bassey

Michael Bassey is known as an eye candy in the fashion industry especially because of his haute bod. A Professional Model who is one of the most influential models in Nigeria. He is also the chief consultant of the ‘I Think Concept Management’ the owner and manager of The Model's Workshop Nigeria.We recently had the opportunity to interview him for The Haute Syndicate’s Haute9questions which is where we’ll be bringing you short interview quickies with major talents in the Nigerian fashion industry. Here are his answers;

Tell me about you:

I am Michael Bassey, a graduate of Uniben who studied Political Science and Public Administration and I’m currently running a master’s program in project and human resource management. I’m a professional model, a business consultant who is a member of Adam brooks consulting Helsinki, Finland. I love music, cooking, reading, surfing the internet, travel, games, movies, building proposals, graphic designing, playing with kids and more music. I am very liberal also very good at multi-tasking.

Tell us about your journey so far in the fashion industry:

Wow that is a huge one… Well it all started in 2008, when a close friend Fredrick Kerelode a former top model coached me into the modelling business. After several auditions for fashion events, I got my first show at the Nigerian Television fashion show (NTFS) which got me signed to Modela models management; they trained me in practical ethics of catwalk on the ramp. Several months later, I got signed by Bunor Model Management owned by Frank Osodi he taught me a lot more about the business professionally. After a few years I got signed and managed by Beth Models Management owned By Mrs. Aisien Elohor. Since then it’s been one fashion week to another, it’s been five years of a wonderful experience.

Do tell us about the Think I Concept Management...

Think I Concept Management is a project/business management, PR consulting, Events consulting and image branding firm. We have managed several projects to mention a few; Evol Fashion Show, Campus Free Sketch, Chronicles of Pages Fashion Show, Edo international Fashion week, RIRNG2014, Ugie Carnival Queen Pageant 2013-2014, The Model’s workshop Nigeria, University Fashion Week, Miss West Africa International and many more.

What inspired the project 'The Model’s Workshop'?

Well after years of experience I felt it was time to give back to the industry through this medium and I thought about it being another means of youth empowerment and more like an entrepreneurial platform for emerging models to gain knowledge, get exposed into the high fashion business.

The Model's Workshop is a training and nurturing platform for new, upcoming and established Models as well as stakeholders in the Modelling Industry. The Aim of The Model's Workshop is to foster growth in the Modelling industry, by providing structures and grand economic purpose, which would ultimately benefit the youths.

Are you single?

Relationship is complicated these days, for now NO COMMENT *Laughs*.

Best work advice.

Be smart in all your critical decisions, put someone first before yourself. Always be creative in all your ideas make sure it stands the test of time.

How can we be the next 'Michael Bassey' in this industry?

For me Humility, intelligence, hard work, confident, focus works for me. Do not chase fame let it chase you, never be afraid to learn new skills. Sacrifice from the heart not the mind cause the mind is the biggest trap to a man. Always hold to your faith with God, remember every decision you make is your responsibility and stay healthy.

What do you love the most about modelling?

Building contacts, learning new things, making friends, sharing project ideas, wearing awesome cloths by designer and the runway fever, it’s exciting!!!

How can my readers follow you?

On twitter: @sethmichaelbasi

Instagram: @michaelbasseyoffical,

Facebook page: Michael Bassey or follow Michael Seth Bassey

For bookings call: +2348026124564, 07039880979.

We really enjoyed Chatting with Michael, wishing him the best in all his endeavours.