To be honest, I wanted to be Miss World or the next Naomi Campbell. I held on to the dream for a while (laughs). - Vimbai Mutinhiri

Never! I never realized how much attention the show would attract. It’s one thing to feel it in my home country, but I’m always mesmerized when I’m at OR Tambo or Lagos airport and the immigration officers ask to take pictures with me. Nothing can prepare you for that.

I grew up in Belgrade, former Yugoslavia and then went to school in the UK. I was a complete introvert, and a book worm who adored all things fashion. I was also a bit of a tomboy, so I spent my days reading, perfecting my strut (secretly in my room of course), and loads of time racing my bicycle with my brother.

Wow. I have never been stretched so much in my life! It was testing and stressful but it was also so much fun. I’ve always been a loner, so being in a confined space with strangers was far from easy. But it was a great time to learn about human behavior, and of course to learn about myself. I think I surprised myself everyday!