OAN Youth Committee
From left: Quene, Gene, Rolake, Yetunde, Nkem, Bisola, Kojusola, Lolade, Stephanie, Tunez
We want to congratulate the winners and contestants of the annual 2014 Mr. and Ms. Nigerian Independence Pageants. Our Youth committee, Contributors and sponsors all gave great efforts to help make the annual Cultural Night a success.
Mr. Nigeria Independence Contestants
Ms. Nigeria Independence Contestants
Mr. Osun State
Mr. Osun-Oshogbo
Mr. Ogun State
Ms. Anambra State
Ms. Ekiti State
Ms. Osun State
Samson Osunleti – Mr. Osun State
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, but when I was 13, I went to live in Nigeria for 2 years. I am the first born, and only male with three sisters. I am an athlete, and have a deep passion for music. Some call me a lady’s man and others, a comedian. I would just say I am a happy person with goals, trying to live life.
Abiodun Bello | Mr. Osun-Oshogbo
I am a Nigerian-American as most of us are. I’m a senior at Brooklyn College, double majoring in Biology and Psychology, aspiring to be a pediatric doctor after medical school. Nigerians have been making their marks around the world, I also want to help in that advancement. I love my culture, language, tradition and most of all, I love my country Naija!
Oluwaseun Ewola | Mr. Ogun State
I am 18 years old and I live in Queens, NY. My father is from Abuekota, Ogun State and my mother from Benin City, Edo State. I currently attend York College as an occupational therapy major. I play basketball, write poems and enjoy exploring and learning about new things. I aspire to be great and one day impact the world in ways no one has ever imagined
Prosper Japheth – Ms. Anambra State
My motto is to ‘take everything one-step at a time. I was born in Lagos Nigeria in 1992. As a child growing up in Nigeria, I witnessed copious crimes, which motivated me to major in criminal justice. I am currently a full time student in Middlesex County College Edison, NJ. I enjoy modeling, meeting new people and gaining as much experience as I can.
Ibukun Elizabeth Charles – Ms. Ekiti State
I am 19 years old, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY to Nigerian parents from Igbajo, Osun State. I’m the youngest of seven children. I currently attend Medgar Evers College, majoring in Biology. Religion, education, and culture are very important to me. During my spare time, I enjoy giving back to the community through my local church as well as volunteering in daycares in my neighborhood. I am running for Ms. Nigeria Independence celebration 2014, with a focus to be a positive Ambassador for the Nigerian community.
Mary Olatayo Olla – Ms. Osun State
I am 18 years old, born to a Nigerian and Haitian parents. I was born in Brooklyn but raised in Far Rockaway, Queens. I am a fun, happy, and caring individual with a focus to achieve success in anything I put my mind to. I attend the State University of Plattsburgh, pursuing double majors in Political Science and Psychology with the hopes of becoming a trail lawyer. In my spare time I love volunteering, running, writing, and creating videos.