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Nigerian model Ololade Ayelabola has made history by setting the record for the longest distance walked on a catwalk.

She covered an astonishing 125.11 kilometers (77.74 miles) during a five-day fashion event held in Lagos.

The 26-year-old embarked on the record-breaking journey after being rejected by a Lagos Fashion Week event due to her height.

Driven by resilience and a desire to challenge conventional beauty standards, Ayelabola created her own platform to promote inclusivity and diversity in the fashion industry.

Her achievement not only highlights her determination but also sends a powerful message about breaking barriers and redefining beauty ideals in the modeling world.

“While at the auditions, the judges said, ‘Oh you walk well, but you are not tall enough’ and that broke my heart.

“I went home and started thinking about all the models who’d been told no because they aren’t tall enough or have a skin condition, even though they were talented, and how those people would face stereotypes and barriers in different areas of their life.

“So, I decided to create a stage, a runway, where people could showcase their talents”, she confessed.

Taking to their website, GWR wrote: “Nigerian model breaks catwalk record after being told she’s not tall enough for runway!

“Ololade Ayelabola achieved the longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model with a staggering total of 125.11 km (77.74 mi) when she staged a fashion show in Lagos last October! But the 26-year-old wasn’t alone up there! The whole event was designed to inspire people to be true to themselves.

“She’s been working as a model for six years, but Ololade was once told she wasn’t tall enough after auditioning to take part in a Lagos Fashion Week event”.

APOPTOSIS:
This one na my spec

Katakata10:
Woow this news is finally on fp

If you see the comments igbôs are making on GWR X page about this, you will know Yorubas are at war against principalities and power

LUAN:
rejection because of heights is my name. especially in relationships

Prolificgiant:
Congratulations to her,she has done well for herself. A Toyota Camry is available for sale in Lagos,it is first body and working perfectly well. Price 5m but slightly negotiable,check my signature for my contact

Baronthecelebri:
She fine

Katakata10:
Woow this news is finally on fp

If you see the comments igbôs are making on GWR X page about this, you will know Yorubas are at war against principalities and power

Congrats babe

meobizy:
Congratulations to her.

Katakata10:
Woow this news is finally on fp

If you see the comments igbôs are making on GWR X page about this, you will know Yorubas are at war against principalities and power

Congrats babe