MANBERS Activities
A brainchild of Oshodi Arts & Culture Gallery Foundation, MANBERS
This project aims at propagating wealth creation among Nigerian females as part of its focus in the course of project execution, is acquisition of skill in
arts for all contestants.
Drama
The drama segment of the camp activities was tagged the Primero Moment. This was aimed at
sensitizing the general public on the Bus Rapid Transport services which one of the project's
supporting brands — Primero Transport Service Ltd —is a key player.
All the teams presented dramatic performances and team Nana won the task with 30 points,
followed by team Flora which got 29 points.
Empowerment
To achieve another of the show's objectives which is to make the Nigerian girl-child independent,
skills acquisition in art-related vocations became a major part of the contestants’ day-to-day
activities. The skills which the contestants were able to acquire include Make Up, Photography,
Batik, Painting/Drawing, and Catering
Guest Mode
The guest mode moment was when the house received the rising music act Da'Fresh Olorin. Da'Fresh Olorin unexpectedly called in the camp to share some moment with the contestants and it was indeed a memorable one as the multi-talented entertainer did not only take them through his music world but seize the time to take them through his other creative side which is graphics designing.
Team Work
The day after their arrival at the boot camp of Miss Arts Nigeria Beauty and
Empowerment Reality Show, inline with one of the show's objectives which
is to promote the cultural heritage of Nigerian society and foster unity, the
contestants were grouped into 6 teams named after legendary women in Nigerian history, namely, Ladi Kwali, Margaret Ekpo, Queen Moremi, Queen Amina, Queen NanaAsma'u, and Flora Nwapa.
Every group was to later undertake different tasks as one in order to
measure and inculcate the spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
Fun
The day two of the fourteen-day journey would remain another remarkable
moment the contestants would not forget in a hurry as it witnessed an
unusual Welcome Party in the house. The beautiful ladies were made to dress in their native attires to attend a wonderful all-native party. Well-brewed local wine (palm wine) was made available in abundance, while the ladies handled the local drums and sang lovely songs with their melodious
voices to showcase their vastness in the Nigerian entertainment culture.
Games
As every day in camp afforded the contestants acquisition of new skills, so
did the days witness moments of varieties of games.
Notably amongst the games the contestants played were the puzzle game. This is where the ladies were grouped into 3 groups, with 2 teams merged as 1, a pack of 16 square cards was provided each for the groups to arrange the puzzle and identify the image of the Nigerian female legend on it. Team 1won the session for solving the puzzle and identifying the image formed, while teams 2 and 3 had a tie for just identifying and being the second to
solve the puzzle respectively.
MANBERS Boot Camp : Activities
Courtesy Visitation:Tour
It was initially planned that the contestants visits minimum of one historical site within Lagos State, visit a major farm to experience farming and of course, a flowing river for the effect of nature-bathing in the river. However, this became impossible due to logistics challenge. Nevertheless, the contestants had a swell time visiting the CEO of the fast growing Real Estate Company, AKModel Homes and properties.
Emotional Moment
It was an emotional moment in camp as the crew pulled a prank eviction on three contestants after
they woefully failed in a game. All the contestants were shocked and sober at the news of the
eviction and began to console one another, especially when the trio gave their farewell speech.
It was eventually a shout of joy when it was revealed to the trio at the gate of the camp that it was alla
prank.
Morning Drill
Right from the morning of the day two of the camp opening, the contestants with majority of crew members observe minimum of forty-five minutes drill/workout. Oftentimes, the drills were led by one of the contestants who happen to be a professional footballer — Treasure Clear Nwoye (Miss Enugu). By day 10th of the camp, this drill had become an habit to every contestants and the love the exercise.
Road to becoming : MIss Arts Winner
Dance Rehearsal
Towards the end of the fourteen days camp, the dance instructor joined us in camp and commenced
extensive training of contestants in what is termed the UNITY dance — a dance of Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo extraction. It was yet another moment of fun as the contestants always looked forward to this moment despite their having long day at other trainings.
Catwalk/Etiquette
The catwalk/beauty Queen Etiquette classes was another exposure to the real world of entertainment the contestants would never forget in a hurry.
Anchored by the award-winning Coach Johnny B, the classes was another moment the contestants
always looked forward to having as it used to run late into past midnight.
Club Night Out
It was an exhilarating experience, especially for some of the ladies who never beach or nightclub
experience as all contestants with the crew shut it down at Dan & Den Club, Elegushi. It was a relaxing time for the Queens as they had a feel of the soothing breeze by the beachside and a buzzing party in the club.
