Tears of joy as Mr World Kenya shines in global
modelling contest By Steven
Mr World Kenya tops
Africa, taking the fourth place in the annual Mr World 2016 edition held in UK
on July 19 2016 A Kenyan, who was among the 46 finalists in the Mr World 2016
pageant, emerged fourth during the competition held in UK. Kevin Oduor, 20, saw
it coming. And when the judges at the Mr World 2016 finals made their verdict,
he broke down as tears of joy freely flowed down his cheeks. It was a dream
come true as he achieved a feat no other Kenyan male model has attained on a
world stage. Technically, Kevin (above) is now Africa's most desirable man or
in other words, Africa's most eligible bachelor (according to the Mr World
titles) as he topped the African chapter. During the Mr World 2016 gala held in
Southport, UK, on Tuesday night, the reigning Mr World Kenya scored a first. He
made it to the top four, technically acquiring the title of the most desirable
man in Africa. Kevin, a former Mr Catholic University, stood tall, carrying the
Kenyan flag high in a competitive final that featured top models from all over
the world, among them men who model for international fashion brands. READ MORE
Kenyans are now in the golden age of titles... "I am still ecstatic. It is
amazing. I can't believe this. It is an awesome feeling. I am lost for words and
I thank God for all this," a jubilant Kevin told The Standard minutes
after he was announced the fourth best at the Southport Theatre, Floral Hall,
The Promenade, Southport. "Surprisingly, I have been expecting to score
well here and I am grateful I made it through," Kevin said. It was a night
of many firsts as 26-year-old Mr India Rohit Khandelwal was crowned the winner,
becoming the first Indian to win the coveted title and walking away with
$50,000 prize money. Puerto Rico was first runner-up while Mr Mexico came
third. "The experience was phenomenal. Being on stage with 46 other
desirable men is just a feeling I can't explain. And then, top up that with a
top five finish... I did it for Kenya, my country that I am so proud of,"
Kevin said. Unlike the Miss World pageant, which is the most prestigious beauty
pageant, Mr World has always been treated lowly locally. Male modelling is not
popular in Kenya. That explains why Kevin's departure for UK went unnoticed.
Kisuli Muendo July 21st
2016
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