All roads lead to Shepherds Bush, London for the first round heats of the Top Model Of Colour competition originated by Mahoganny Models a successful Internationally renowned Model Agency.

The fashionable crowd were entertained by three rounds of fierce competition to establish which of the eleven contestants would be going through  to the second round and for a chance to win the much coveted ‘Top Model Of Colour’ title and a years modelling contract.  In addition the winner will be featured on the cover of Black  Hair magazine and will also receive a years supply of beauty products.

Matthew from FLYER said: “Black women are reported to spend far more on hair care and fashions than their white counterparts yet they are still vastly underrepresented throughout the British fashion industry.”

Back stage the girls relaxed and practiced their walks and their lines.

Judges were set for a tough battle as the competition heated up. Three rounds which included, casual, swim and evening wear kept the Judges on their toes.

After the evening wear, was the elimination. Girls tried to relax before the results were made public.

The lucky  finalists who included: Gugulethu Mathe, Tisha monique martin, Adesayo lawal-solarin, Cherelle quartey-cofie, Kennisha walters, Annabelle la belle, Janita francis, Gracelle olanyi-robert
have been selected to go through to the second round of the regional heats.

The judges included: Maame Baryeh, Afua Adom, Mary Bello

The party continued as the girls headed home ready to battle again in August.

Steering the show to its grand finale was host:  Naa Kwarley Quartey (Blue) who rounded off a great nights entertainment.

Former Miss Caribbean and Commonwealth UK headed up a celebrity line-up.