Gabriella Adeboye is a 22-year-old makeup artist from Ogun State, Nigeria. However, she was born and raised in Lagos. One thing she truly enjoys is creating content and exploring new ideas. Gabriella is one of the bold contestants in Nigeria’s first-ever Albinism Beauty Pageant, organised by Misty Glam Company (MGC).
In an exclusive interview with Naija Feminist Media, Gabriella opened up about her experiences growing up as a girl with albinism, the misconceptions she hopes to challenge, and her dreams for the future.
Gabriella Adeboye – Makeup Artist and Model
1. Why did you decide to become a model?
Growing up as a girl child with albinism, I have always had this confidence in myself and my uniqueness as a girl with albinism. Going into modelling will be a way for me to show that to society and the world.
2. What misconceptions about albinism would you like to change?
I would like to change the way people view people with albinism. A lot of people see people with albinism as less human, as if there is a limit to what we can do or achieve in life
3. What message or advice do you have for young girls with albinism?
I would like to advise young girls living with albinism to work on their self-esteem, because I strongly believe it all depends on how a person views themself from within. I will also tell them, like I will tell myself, there’s no limit to what they can achieve in life.
4. What are your goals for the next five years?
One of the goals I am working to meet in 5 years is graduating from the University, becoming a fulfilled content creator and a model.
The Albinism Beauty Pageant, set to hold on August 9, 2025, is Nigeria’s first beauty pageant exclusively celebrating individuals with albinism. The pageant celebrates visibility, identity, and beauty beyond society’s narrow standards.
Individuals or organisations interested in partnering or sponsoring the event can contact MGC via email at hello@mistyglamcompany.com or WhatsApp at 0704 870 4115.
