Supermodel Oluchi Onweagba has addressed the controversy surrounding her status as the first Nigerian and African ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, following Temi Otedola’s recent announcement claiming the same title.
Onweagba took to Instagram to set the record straight, sharing a throwback photo of herself from her time with the brand and captioning it:
“LEGITIMATE TBT FIRST NIGERIAN REMAINS FIRST FOREVER. NOT A LOUD SPEAKER BUT COUNT ON ME TO SHOW YOU ALL RECEIPT.”
Onweagba’s post directly challenges Otedola’s claim, highlighting a dispute over who truly holds the title of L’Oréal Paris’ first African ambassador.
By presenting evidence of her pioneering role, Onweagba aims to reaffirm her place in history and clarify any misconceptions regarding her achievements with the iconic beauty brand.
