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A transgender model has been awarded Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in London.

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American model and influencer, Alex Consani was given the title ahead of five women who had been shortlisted for the accolade at a glittering ceremony.

The 21-year-old’s victory comes amid the BFC increasingly shortlisting a number of fashion names from LGBTQ and other ‘underrepresented’ groups for its awards.

Consani, who is 6ft, started modelling in 2015 and is known for having distinctive bleached hair and eyebrows.

The other fashion stars who had been nominated were British model Alva Claire, Los Angeles-born Amelia Gray, Anok Yai – from South Sudan, Liu Wen, from China and Mona Tougaard born to Danish-Turkish and Somali-Ethiopian parents.

The British Fashion Council (BFC) says the Model of the Year award ‘recognises the global impact of a model who over the last 12 months has dominated the industry’.
Transgender star, Alex Consani is crowned the Model of the Year over five shortlisted women at British Fashion Awards in London

It added: ‘With an influence that transcends the catwalk, the Model of The Year has made an outstanding contribution to the industry, garnering numerous editorial and advertising campaigns throughout the year.’


The Model of the Year winners’ speech saw Consani joke with the audience, adding: ‘I am the first trans model to win this award,’ after being presented with the accolade by model Ashley Graham and Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau.

 

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SILVERBIRD INFLUENCER AWARDS: PELLER MAKES HISTORY AS YOUNGEST NIGERIAN WINNER

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Lagos, Nigeria – In a star-studded ceremony attended by industry heavyweights, including Don Jazzy, Peller has emerged as the youngest Nigerian to win the coveted Silverbird Influencer of the Year award.

Ekwutosblog gathered that this remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in Peller’s career, who just a few years ago, could hardly imagine sharing the stage with the likes of Don Jazzy, let alone winning such a prestigious award.

Peller’s win serves as a testament to the power of uniqueness, consistency, and determination. As he takes home the coveted award, he leaves behind a message of inspiration for aspiring influencers and young Nigerians: “Be unique, stay consistent, and pray for grace.”

Congratulations to Peller on this groundbreaking achievement!

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Kathmandu bursts into colour as thousands celebrate Holi festival

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A tourist has her face covered in colored powder during Holi, the Hindu festival of colors at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, Thursday, March 13, 2025. © AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha
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Thousands gathered in Kathmandu on Thursday to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi, dancing to festive music, drumming, and smearing each other with vibrant colours.

Kathmandu bursts into colour as thousands celebrate Holi festival

Known as the festival of colours, Holi marks the arrival of spring in Nepal, India, and other South Asian countries.

The celebration honours the divine love between the Hindu god Krishna and his consort Radha, symbolising rebirth and renewal.

The festival, also called Faghu in Nepal, was joined by foreign tourists trekking the Himalayas.

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Nigerian artists generated ₦58 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2024

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Nigerian artists generated ₦58 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2024
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Nigerian music has reached a monumental financial milestone, with royalties generated by Nigerian artists on Spotify alone exceeding ₦58 billion in 2024.

This staggering figure is more than double that of 2023 and five times greater than 2022 in what captures the impressive growth of Nigerian music.

This staggering figure headlines Spotify’s 2024 Loud & Clear report that revealed the platform paid out 10 billion USB in royalties in 2024 which marks a remarkable 100% increase from its pay out 10 years ago.

The report also reveals that the number of Nigerian artists generating ₦10 million in royalties from Spotify has more than doubled since 2023 and more than tripled compared to 2022 figures, underscoring the explosive commercial growth of Nigerian music globally.

“We remain committed to empowering Nigerian artists to earn from their art whilst maintaining transparency with artists and stakeholders,” says Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director.

“The incredible growth of Nigerian music, both locally and globally, is a testament to the talent and creativity within Nigeria, and we are proud to support its continued rise.”

Key Financial Highlights from the 2024 Report:

  • Nigerian artists were discovered by first-time listeners over 1 billion times on Spotify in 2024
  • More than 1,900 Nigerian artists were added to Spotify editorial playlists—33% more than in 2023
  • A significant portion of the ₦58 billion in royalties earned by Nigerian artists came from listeners outside Nigeria.

    The fact that a significant portion of the streaming revenue generated by Nigerian artists is from listeners outside the country captures the global spread of Nigerian music.

    It also a reminder that Nigeria needs to do more in terms of internet infrastructure and a stronger economy to increase the country’s streaming capacity.

  • The report also highlights the broader cultural impact of Nigerian music.
    • Global listeners on average spend over 1.1 million hours streaming Nigerian artists
    • Users have created approximately 250 million playlists featuring Nigerian artists worldwide
    • Nigerian artists have seen a 49% export growth over the past three years
    • Local consumption of Nigerian content has grown 206% year-over-year, with a remarkable 782% increase over the past three years

    This unprecedented financial success reflects the dynamic creativity emerging from Nigeria’s music scene and signals Spotify’s ongoing commitment to supporting artistic talent across the region.

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