Following on from our previous ‘Fashion & Lifestyle’ interview special featuring model, Ashanti Ameyaw, it is now the turn of another rising star in the Ghanaian modelling industry to take centre stage- step forward, Sermira Adams.

Sermira is not a new face in the Ghanaian modelling industry; although quite new, this interview highlights the potential that Ghanaian models have to make it to a worldwide stage.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: For those who do not know you, who is Sermira Adams?

Sermira: This lady use see here is an easy going person, fun loving, hardworking, and determined person.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: When did you first decide that you want to be a model?

Sermira: It was when I came out of the Miss Malaika pageant; I was actually the first to be evicted. So when that happened, I got the opportunity to model for Canon Magazine. That really gave me the confidence and platform to be where I am now.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: What have you been up to lately in terms of both your professional and personal life?

Sermira: With my professional life, it’s all about photo shoots here and there, and travelling in and out. My personal life is about school, and working at the same time.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: Apart from your modelling, are you doing anything else?

Sermira: Yes, I’m schooling as well.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: Are there any aspects of modelling you find particularly difficult?

Sermira: Not really, unless I am put in a situation that I’m not familiar with.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: What designers have you worked with so far?

Sermira: I have worked with Kofi Ansah, Bridget Makin, Maya of Benin, Pepita D of Benin, Black Pearl- also from Benin, Kennedy Ansah, Pearl Amoah, and Ms Ivana.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: Who has been your favourite designer to work with, and why?

Sermira: Kofi Ansah, because he is the best in Ghana and the best on the continent.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: Which designer is your “dream to work with” designer?
Sermira: The late British designer, Alexander McQueen.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: Which fashion week was your favourite to have participated in?

Sermira: So far, it is the ‘La Pearl Noire’- meaning ‘The Black Pearl’- show, in Benin.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: Africa does not really have a lot of well-known International supermodels apart from Sudan’s Alek Wek, and Liya Kebede of Ethiopia. Why do you think this is the case?

Sermira: We have a lot of models here in Ghana, who have the skills and the potential. The problem is that they don’t get the opportunity to go out there; someone like Liya Kebede was discovered by a professional fashion photographer in Ethiopia. So if the models here in Ghana got similar opportunities, I think that we could get somewhere.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: What are some of the problems you face as a young, Black (Ghanaian) model?

Sermira: Well, sometimes you don’t get shows to do, so not only does this mean that you don’t get paid well, but there’s also no exposure.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: What height, size and physical outlook do you think a person in order to break into the modelling industry?

Sermira: Well, it’s not all about height and size; it’s also about attitude and personality. We have two kinds of modelling in the industry- Runway Model and Photo Model, so whether you’re tall or short, you can fit in either category.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: How do you keep your body structure and appearance this gorgeous?

Sermira: Well, I don’t do anything to my body structure- I just know how to eat and drink at the right time.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: Do you have any event or shows coming up which you think people should watch out?

Sermira: For now no, the year has just began so I’m looking forward to it.

GhanaCelebrities.Com: What advice would you give to upcoming young African models?

Sermira: To my upcoming models, well it’s not that easy, but please work hard, and take every opportunity that comes your way professionally and also try and be yourself, always smile. Thank you.

Check out some of Sermira Adams’ old and recent photo shoots below.  You can follow Sermira on twitter via http://twitter.com/Sermira69

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