Freetown | 25 July 2022 | Vertex Media
Former Housemates Salone contestant and supermodel Lolo Simeon had an interactive Media Soiree, organized by her team and Zarlux Inc at the The View Lounge, Freetown City Hall on Sunday evening (24th July 2022). The event was well attended by her colleagues (ex-housemates), the media, corporate institutions, friends and family.
Lolo shared her experience in the AYV’s Housemates Salone Season 3 house, which she described as a ‘bitter-sweet’ experience. According to her, she encountered several squabbles with some colleague housemates, but she surmounted all those challenges. All thanks to her unique guiding principles, that took her that far in the show.
“It was challenging but my principles made me steadfast in the house,” she said.
Going into the reality, Lolo Simeon was looking forward to use the platform to tell her story and learn from others, irrespective of winning the big prize.
“For me, it’s not all about the money, but about telling my story and let people see me as a role model.”
One of her astonishing moments in the house was during her personal union with Juliana Conteh aka Julie Tombo. Unlike her, many housemates found it challenging to get along with Julie, the eventual winner of the Season 3.
Lolo was able to navigate through and made an impact as one of the most outstanding contestants. She extended her gratitude to AYV and Africell for the opportunity given to her to market herself.
Representing Zarlux Inc, the General Manager Joshua I. Akinola describes their ambassador Lolo Simeon as an intellect and a woman of dignity, and feels proud to have her as their brand ambassador.
“Lolo Simeon stood out from the other contestants in the house. She’s an intellectual, and a woman of dignity.”
“She will be presented with her car in September for winning the Zarlux challenge in the house.”
Joshua also mentioned that Lolo Simeon has been offered a year long brand ambassador deal with Zarlux, because his company resonates well with what Lolo stands for – empowering young talents through modeling.
“Zallox is here to support her journey and dreams,” he added.
Zarlux Inc is into a variety of businesses, ranging from fashion, entertaiment and also running a foundation in Sierra Leone.
Lolo Simeon reveals plans to stage fashion shows with Zarlux from both home and abroad to showcase Sierra Leonean brands and products.
“With Zarlux, we gonna be bringing exclusive and high fashioned runway events, that we will be hosting not only in Sierra Leone, but outside Sierra Leon. We are going to take it international, so you guys be prepared for that,” says Lolo.
Her Worship The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyer congratulated Lolo on her journey and commended her for coming back to empower young talents in her home country.
Ex-housemate and model, Daniel Lawrence Sesay (Black Panther) also encourages his colleague (Lolo) to continue with her good work.
“She is an incredible woman and I believe in her so much. Just continue do you and let nothing stops you.”
A representative speaking on behalf of AYV also stated that “the Housemates Season 3 show was crafted in a way that every Housemates, especially the finalists, to take something tangible home. That’s why we reached out to sponsors to support the show.”
By Ibrahim Sorious Samura
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