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Raw sex, big hips, beer and more… A quickie with Ghana’s Mr Africa 2018, Jason Asare Akoto
Mr Model Africa 2017 winner, Jason Asare Akoto is set to represent Ghana at the annual Mr Africa pageant this year. The Bsc Banking and Finance graduate from the University of Ghana seems to have found a passion in the modeling sector and hopes to make it big on the international scene, despite the many […]
A quickie with Mr Africa finalist, Jason Asare Akoto
Mr Model Africa 2017 winner, Jason Asare Akoto is set to represent Ghana at the annual Mr Africa pageant this year.
The Bsc Banking and Finance graduate from the University of Ghana seems to have found a passion in the modeling sector and hopes to make it big on the international scene, despite the many challeges facing the sector in Ghana.
AmeyawDebrah.com caught up with 6.5ft tall model for a fun quick chat as follows:
How did you get into modelling?
I began modelling in 2011, not professionally at that time. Did a couple of shoots and runway shows for a friend who at that time had a clothing line {Frozen Jungle}. My older sister actually introduced me to my first agent; she kind of gave me that first push. But in 2015 I was spotted by one French Photographer Emilio who saw potential and served as sort of a “Sensei” on my model path.
So would you say modelling in Ghana has been what you expected?
Initially I was excited and expected a more grand and matured industry. But what I met was a young but promising industry, which lacks the necessary resources, both financial and organization.
What are some of the challenges you have been facing as a model in Ghana?
As a model in Ghana I encountered numerous challenges in terms of the structure and organization of fashions, not meeting designers until the day of the show to get fitted, lack of creative advertisement and promotional strategies, models getting underpaid.
A quickie with Mr Africa finalist, Jason Asare Akoto
I think more financial attention must be giving to the fashion industry. Eg Banks sponsoring Fashion weeks. Organisers or fashion influencers must be more strategic with their planning and organizing fashion events in order to get the highest level of output which will hence raise the standards of the fashion industry in Ghana. In a nutshell, “Pay Attention to Details”
What has been your biggest highlight?
Well so far becoming Mr. Model Africa 2017 is the most highlighted for me
How was the journey of Model of Africa like, why did you enter, how was the experience? What do you hope to achieve after winning?’
I joined the competition because I felt it’s the most ideal platform to expand my modelling career and exposure in the Fashion Industry. The journey was very demanding but very mind opening. Equipping me with the necessary tools to operate and thrive in the Fashion Industry. Hoping it opens greater opportunities and gives me the exposure I need to get to the top.
What do you do besides modelling?
Apart from modelling I’m a personal trainer, mostly home calls. Hoping to establish state-of-the-art Sports and recreational centres among a few of other plans in the vault
A quickie with Mr Africa finalist, Jason Asare Akoto
Models are often seen as playboys, are you one?
No I’m not a playboy although people assume and expect me to be one
Are you dating? What is your taste in women?
Yes I’m dating. She has to be smart, ambitious, beautiful and sexy, fitness conscious, down to earth.
What has been your wildest sex experience?
I don’t kiss and tell
Which do you prefer a younger woman or and older woman?
Older because the know what they want…most often than not
What does being sexy mean to you?
Sexy is being comfortable and confident in your skin
What are your tips on staying sexy?
Work out at least three times a week and be confident
What is a routine day like for you?
Typically hit the gym when I wake up, eat, relax with some video games, if any business I gotta handle gets handled.
Any training regiment? Training tips
100 push ups a day. 10reps of 10 sets, 100 sit ups 10 reps of 10 sets.
Any special diets?
Not really. Blessed with a fast metabolism.
What is the funniest thing someone ever told you on social media
I want you to marry my daughter.
What are the trendiest fashion accessories of the moment for you?
Fashionable Holsters
Casual or formal?
Casual. But I clean up good
Leather or metallic watch?
Leather
Shoes or flip flops?
Shoes
Tattoo or piercing?
Both
A quickie with Mr Africa finalist, Jason Asare Akoto
African print or Western clothing?
both
Favourite colour?
Grey
Favourite fragrance/perfume?
Issey Miyake
Favorite food?
Waakye
Condom or raw?
Raw
Beer or spirit?
Beer
Football or basketball?
Football
Big boobs or big hips?
Big hips
