Nigerian-American Sports Illustrated model, Adaora Akubilo is popular in the United States and Nigeria, but her rise to the top hasn’t been without controversy. Akubilo, who has lived most of her adult life in the US as a successful model, is also popular in her native Nigeria, which she left at a very young age.
Her being featured in the 2012 and 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Editions has fuelled the Adaora Akubilo brand, and many Nigerians now hold her in high esteem, the MSN said in a report.
The 24-year-old from Windsor, Connecticut, born to Nigerian, Igbo parents, became a trending topic in 2012, when she made her first appearance in the annual publication. She drew praises from industry people, who believe her physique is perfect for a swimsuit model.
