Major Man : Emmanuel Balogun

Some people are thrust into the spotlight. They have a talent and someone else decides to put them on display for all the world to see. A Major Man, however, is born in the spotlight. Its inherent and follows him every where he goes. His entire life is spent finding the right stage and the right crowd to put the full breadth of his talents on display.

Meet Emmanuel Balogun, a 19 year old London showstopper that's finding his way in the world and taking the spotlight with him. Stylish, stunning, and sophisticated; whether or not he ends up on the runways of Milan or writing for British Vogue is irrelevant. He's on the verge of greatness either way it goes. Get to know him while the getting is good right here and now on Essentially Major.

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Name: Emmanuel Balogun

Age: 19

Occupation: Student/Model/ Fashion Journalist

Background: I’m from London – I Study at Goldsmiths, University of London. (BA ANTHROPOLOGY)

How would you describe your personal style? Very electric, I dress differently everyday...I just do looks.

Do you have a favorite Designer? Either Jil Sander or Raf Simons… my Raf Simons must have has to be a pair of vintage Raf Simons boots, I have searched for Raf Boots for too long.

What is your “go-to”? My biker jacket or afro comb.. my hair relies on that shit for bounce.

Who is your biggest influence in life? My mother

What has been your biggest obstacle in life that you overcame or that you intend to overcome? (Defining my) masculinity and my sexuality

Are you currently in a relationship? I have just come out of a relationship. I am now single.

What is your worst date story? Hmm – my worst date story would have to be, smoking and drinking too much on a first date…telling my date I was going to the toilet only for him to find me conked out lying down in the corner of a bar an hour later.

What is your biggest flaw? Hmm my big nipples.

What will you be doing in 2009? Getting to know a few more people in the industry, building a bigger name for myself as a journalist and travel more.

What do you hate? Exclamation marks!!!!

What do you love? Looking shit hot.

What’s your favorite curse word? Too many to narrow it down to just one.

What’s your favorite food? I am really into fish right now…Any kind of Salmon dish.

What makes you a major man? Mmmhmm I personally don’t think of myself as major yet, but I will be. I have so much more to accomplish before I deserve praise. So I would say that, the fact that I am not satisfied with being deemed the title as major for the reason that I have a lot more major things to accomplish, is what makes me one.