One of Cameroon's beloved role model and
humanitarian Manka Nadine is revered for both her modeling skills and her philanthropy effects as a model/ humanitarian with a life devoted to kindness, and compassion . Manka Nadine devoted herself to being a model and humanitarian, something admirable and Inspirational. Her name might not strike the same spark of recognition as Angelina Jolie, malala yousifazi, Oprah Winfrey, Sean Penn and other famous humanitarians but she is undoubtedly worth of being one of history's top female role models in Cameroon and Africa as a whole.
Tell us about yourself and your path of or to becoming a humanitarian model?
Painting of Robert light Bourne high school in Kingston Jamaica
My name is Manka Nadine. I am humanitarian and a fashion model by passion besides been an Accountant by profession. Actually, I didn't set out to be a model. I happened to have been part of a beauty pageant and came out successful and from then people started referring to me as a model.
But humanitarian works has been a passion from childhood. In my childhood, I made a covenant with God that if he will continue to bless the works of my hand I too will never stop doing his work. So as long as God has kept his part of the covenant I have never failed on my part. At the age of 21, i was Miss west Africa cameroon 1st runner up 2011. Miss cameroon united nations 2014
Miss Cameroon runner up 2011
Miss Cameroon united Nation 2014
What are some of the social good brands you have Worked?
In 2011, I, CEO and co-founded redemption Education Initiative an NGO that caters for the needs of orphans and vulnerable kids in Cameroon.
My works pulled the attention of many and I was granted the Ten outstanding young persons award by junior chamber international Cameroon in partnership with the british High commission for my contribution to peace and human rights
lots of young girls send me a message on my page saying they want to model and asking me what they can do to be a model.
I always tell people that, everyone is a model. it begins from how you perceive yourself. Contrary to popular believe a model is not just the picture perfect slim girls you see gracing a runway, that's just another kind of modelling.
A model is anyone who takes it upon themselves to be an inspiration to others in any work of life. It begins from how you live your life and serve as an inspiration to first your younger ones at home, your neighbours in your community then the world at large. Be that light that others look up to and get inspired to work towards their dream. That is my idea of "model"
Representing Cameroon during the 2015 FIFA female soccer world cup.
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What kind of project do you do for redemption operates?
We identify kids who needs sponsorship, Visiting orphanages in the SW Region of Cameroon. I had a tradition of celebrating my birthdays in the orphanage. Same working with redemption education initiative, identifying beneficiaries in the suburbs.
Manka Nadine mentoring young girls on core character building ; community development and community leadership at "de girls mentorship initiative " organised by Ruwdec Cameroon
Awarding prices to outstanding beneficiaries
Manka Nadine awarding prizes.
In 2014, she represented her country Cameroon at the United nations pageant in Jamaica. It was a humanitarian pageant and there she was able to volunteer in painting a school to make it more conducive for the kids studying.
Who inspires you?
I listen a lot to Sarah Jakes the daughter of Bishop TD Jakes.she has been such an inspiration to me but ultimately I get inspired from the word of God and I have made it a constant decision that my life, my experiences will not only serve as a lesson to myself but to all the young girls who look up to me . God does write straight on crocket lines and its important to know that the experiences we go through in life if grounded with the word are meant to teach us lessons to teach our younger generation if you perceive yourself as a model.
What make you stand out from the other Cameroonian youth?
My life style....., I am very simple and I love hanging aroung people who make me laugh. There is a huge contrast between Manka Nadine on social media and the real me. I am shy much more of an introvert as opposed to what people see on social media. I am goal oriented and once I set out for something, I stop at nothing until I get there. But most importantly I am human, I make mistakes, I break down and cry and l wake up again and focus. its just the ups and downs of growing up.
Manka Nadine lunching her NGO redemption education intitiative
What's your zodiac sign?
my zodiac sign is scorpio
What are your achievements as a humanitarian model?
If you could have one superpower what would it be?
What other achievements or awards have you receive since the previous one in Cameroon?
How can your fans follow you?
My fans can follow me at
facebook.com/MANKANADINE or Niba Nadine.
Oh yes, one more for sure, in October 17 th I will be in Chicago Illinois in USA for a fashion show and as guest speaker for live out loud charity a non governmental organization whose core purpose is suicide prevention, anti bullying and core character building which is a world wide issue pertinent in the west. The fashion show is a fund raiser event for the same purpose suicide prevention core character building and anti bullying .
Any last words to your fans?
Everyone can make a difference and dream as if you will live forever, live life as if you will die today. Be kind, be generous and know that the only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. So start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Thanks again for your time.
Awesomely Inspirational!!!
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