By Platform Reporters
Stella Bassey, is an SSCE holder who beat graduates to win the Photo Challenge task in the ongoing season 11 edition of the maritime industry beauty pageant, Face Of Maritime International (FOMI. In this media chat with Platform Reporters she revealed how placing 7th in the FOMI Audition Result challenged her to work harder in order to win the photo challenge.
The Akwa Ibom state born model also hinted us about her expressing optimism about her future ambitions in maintaining a leading position in the competition. Enjoy the excepts:
PLATFORM REPORTERS: Congratulations Stella for winning the Photo Challenge. Tell us more about yourself, your state of origin, educational background, general information about you and what made you register for FOMI Season 11?
STELLA: My name is Stella Bassey. I hail from AkwaIbom state. My educational background is SSCE. My hobbies are singing, reading, learning and unlearning. I registered for FOMI season 11 because it’s an incredible platform for young women to showcase their versatility, poise and intellect in the maritime industry. I also saw it as a unique opportunity to challenge myself and amplify my voice on a large platform.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: How do you feel when the result of the Photo Challenge was released and you saw your name on the top?
STELLA: I was truly and genuinely happy, super excited beyond what words can express and I am deeply humbled. Seeing myself at the top as winner of the Photo Challenge, I felt a powerful confirmation of all the hard work, determination and perseverance I put into preparing for the task and a prove that dedication and deliberate efforts always pay off.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: What strategy did you deploy that made you beat other Contestants and emerge winner of this first task?
STELLA: My strategy was centered on authenticity and thinking outside the box with intentional engagements with the right niche/audience.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: You came 7th in the Audition Result and took first in this Task, what made you step up your game?
STELLA: Placing 7th in the audition Result was a huge wake up call and a major turning points for me. Instead of being discouraged and disappointed, I use it as a challenge and constructive feedback and fuel to re-strategize my approach.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: Going forward, how prepared are you to maintain top position in all other future tasks, especially the Popularity Test which is the next task?
STELLA: I am mentally, emotionally and physically prepared. Regardless of any challenges, I am taking every task one step at a time with consistency and determination.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: what is your advice to your fellow contestants, especially those who are yet to step up their game in this competition?
STELLA: My advice to my fellow contestants is that they shouldn’t give up in their dreams. Never allow their background to define their future, nothing good comes easy and hard-work pay off. Keep pushing, stay consistent and never underestimate what you can accomplish when you step up your game.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: what is your expectation from the organisers in this competition?
STELLA: My expectations from the organizers are mentorship, empowerment and skills development, professional management and to also help crowned ambassadors and participants fulfill their social media impact, pet project and secure real world opportunities in the maritime sector.
