Model: Olusegun Aranmolate

Accomplishments: Bachelors Degree: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Minor Degree: Psychology, Masters Degree: Applied Molecular Biology

Goals: To increase awareness of health and economic problems in Africa, to continue to work on my foundation to write a couple books, to obtain a masters degree in public health, to attend medical
school and become a surgeon.

Interests: Fitness and Nutrition, Humanitarian and philanthropic work, History and knowledge Photography

Hobbies: Writing, Listening, Cooking, Exercising

Exclusive Interview with the Aranmolate:

MMO: What made you get interested in modeling?
Aranmolate: I became interested in modeling because I
wanted to use my physical assets to make a difference
in the world.

MMO: What is your Astrological sign?
Aranmolate: My astrological sign is Aries.

MMO: Kisses or Hugs?
Aranmolate: I prefer kisses, but I do not mind hugs.

MMO: Nickname?
Aranmolate: Sheg

MMO: What is your favorite "around the house" lounge
wear?
Aranmolate: I wear boxer briefs and a t-shirt.

MMO: French fries or Salad?
Aranmolate: I will take both please.

MMO: Tell us one thing about yourself that would
surprise people that know you?
Aranmolate: My dear friends and family, I really do
not enjoy jogging and pumping iron in the gym.

MMO: Can you play chess?
Aranmolate: I consider myself a novice player.

MMO: If you won $100 million tomorrow, what charitable
organization would you donate money to?
Aranmolate: I would donate $70 million to the
foundation that I started with my father in Nigeria,
which is called “The Aranmolate Foundation”. The
Aranmolate Foundation for deformed African Children
provides free surgery and care for children with
acquired and congenital deformities.

MMO: What is your favorite meal to cook for someone?
Aranmolate: My favorite meal to cook for someone is
shrimp fried rice, simply because it is simple,
delicious and not time consuming.

MMO: What are your goals in the modeling world?
Aranmolate: To become one of the best male models in
the world, to increase awareness of the health and
economic problems in Africa, to change the perception
and stereotypes of male models in the world, and
to get other supermodels involved in improving
humanity.

MMO: If you could change something about the world,
what would it be?
Aranmolate: I would change the health and economic
problems in the world for the better, and maybe
eliminate malaria, AIDS, and cancer.

MMO: If you could have lunch with anyone who would it
be?
Aranmolate: I would like to have lunch with Bill and
Melinda Gates to discuss ideas on effective ways to
end world poverty, famine, and several other problems
afflicting developing nations.

MMO: What (3) words best describe you?
Aranmolate: Honest, Intelligent, Creative.

MMO: What are the pros and cons of modeling?
Aranmolate: Pros: It can be very glamorous and
lucrative. Cons: It is can be very harsh and unstable.

MMO: Who is your role model in the modeling industry?
Aranmolate: Djimon Hounsou.

MMO: What best distinguishes you from the other male
models in the industry?
Aranmolate: I am a visionary humanitarian, who strive
selflessly to improve humanity and make it a better
place than when I met it.

MMO: What is your most exciting experience in the
modeling world?
Aranmolate: The most exciting experience in the
modeling world was getting signed to an agency in New
York.

MMO: If you could be photographed anywhere in the
world, where would that be?
Aranmolate: I would like to be photographed in the
beautiful, green rainforests of West Africa.

MMO: What do you consider to be your greatest physical
asset?
Aranmolate: I consider my brain and my critical
thinking abilities as my greatest physical assets.

MMO: What has been the most exciting place that you
have traveled?
Aranmolate: The most exciting place that I have
visited is most likely the icy mountains of Salt Lake
City.

MMO: Where else can we find you online?
Aranmolate: My official website (www.olushegun.com)
My charitable foundation website
(www.aranmolatefoundation.org)

MMO: Thank you Olusegun, and best wishes in all of
your future endeavors.
Aranmolate: Thank you and the same to you.

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Interviewed by PJ Jackson, fashion editor of MMO