Uju Marshall Explained

Uju Marshall
Birth Name:Uju Marshall Nwobodoh
Birth Place:Enugu State, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Years Active:2009present
Height:6ft
Hair Color:Black
Eye Color:Brown

Uju Marshall Nwobodoh, professionally referred to as Uju Marshall, is a Nigerian freelance fashion model who was named MTN Model of the Year at the 2014 Lagos Fashion and Design Week.[1] [2]

Life and career

She was born in Enugu State, Eastern Nigeria. She started modelling in 2009 while in Enugu State where she was scouted by Denrele Edun before she moved to Lagos State to professionally pursue a career in modelling.[3] Her career so far has seen her cover magazines and being the face of fashion brands including Orange Culture, French fashion magazine L'Insense and Union Bank of Nigeria; among others.[4] [5] In 2016, she was nominated in the Fashion Model category at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[6]

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef
2014Lagos Fashion & Design WeekMTN Model of the Year[7]
20162016 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsFashion Model

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Model Behaviour: Uju Nwobodoh. The Style HQ. 9 September 2014. 29 June 2016.
  2. News: A special diary from Lagos. Vogue Italia. Courrèges. Emmanuelle. 11 November 2015. 29 June 2016.
  3. News: GL Star Spotlight: Uju Marshall. The Guardian Life Magazine. Uduku. Henry. 9 May 2016. 29 June 2016.
  4. News: Models Uju Marshall, Myever Akinleye and Chinedu Johnson Star in Seventeen02 (1702)’s Quirky Leather Accessories Campaign. BellaNaija. Richard Akuson. 8 April 2016. 29 June 2016.
  5. News: Orange Culture: Top model, Uju Marshall fronts brand's womenswear campaign. Pulse Nigeria. Ayo-Adelusi. Diipo. 22 April 2016. 29 June 2016.
  6. News: Nominations are Here! Find out who Made the 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards Nominees List. BellaNaija. 16 June 2016. 29 June 2016.
  7. Web site: Model Crush Monday – Uju Nwobodo. Style Vitae. Anyansi. Nikki. 26 October 2015. 29 June 2016.