Naijah Vee

Viveecka Samuels is a 20 years old model and a dancer born in South Africa in the month of July and she grew up in the Cape Flats. Having encountered a lot of challenges at an early age, she’s proudly able to accomplish many more in her life from the lessons she learnt from them. She uses modeling and dancing as a technique to express herself and she’s grown into a powerful woman who is capable of doing greater things. She hopes to be recognized as Naijah Vee and for this to not just be a name but someone who can aspire and inspire our young adults in the Cape flats.

Interview

Q : Can you please tell us a little about yourself as Naija Vee and your projects even your visions...

A : So the reason why I went with the name Naijah Vee is to start afresh from what has happened in my life and I found this as a second chance. I started as Naijah Vee to show young girls that there is always hope at the end of the tunnel and we as young girls have purpose yet we should reach for those goals. As Naijah Vee I want to start being a role model to young girls not as if young girls follow role models these days but to make a difference. As Naijah Vee I want to help girls who suffer from their little bubbles and help them overcome whatever challenges they may face. Currently I just had one project where I collect clothing which I'm still doing for young girls whose parents can't afford to buy that extra pair of clothing or for those who are living in poverty. I get all the clothing and give it to these young girls. My vision is to expand on my YouTube channel so that I can interact with many young girls, not just from where I’m situated but from different provinces as well.

Q : You're a model and a dancer, and on top of that a philanthropist. That's quite a lot for a 20 year old to do on her own. What support system do you have through all these including your YouTube tunnel and a Facebook page?

A : The support system I have is in the dancing, I got an amazing instructor that helps me and I take part in training wherever I can. With modeling I entered a pageant so I got a mentor who checks up on us or I will message him about ways to cope when it all gets overwhelming. With the YouTube and Facebook blog is tough because I started this on my own so now I have to cope on my own, manage on my own but I will always ask for advice and recommendations from people who are already doing these things or similar things.

Q : Besides inspiring girls, what's your goal with both channels?

A : Perhaps to grow into something where I can become an influencer and do online tutorials.

Q : Great... So as a dancer, what kind of music do you dance to and why that particular genre?

A : Okay- I'm just starting so I do with krump. This is more expressive to me but I enjoy hip-hop too as its really expressive as well.

Q : What have been specific challenges since the establishment of your Facebook blog and YouTube channel?

A : I got people who don't support me I don't know why… right now the support is low but I'm still pushing through and trying to get through to those I can reach.

Q : Any advice you'd like to give to aspiring models out there?

A : The advice I will give to models out there is that it's not the make-up that makes you, not even your hair type or your body shape. It’s the person you are that carries you as a model because your walk and talk defines you, so walk firm, smile in the mirror and when you talk make sure you talk to inspire.

social media

1-My Instagram name is Naijah Vee

2-My Facebook name is VeeckaSamuels

3-My facebook vlog is called NaijahVee

4-my YouTube channel name isNaijah Vee and

here is the linkhttps://youtube.com/channel/UC8LqIjqnG_d71Xn5_3anmFw