The African International Modeling Competition is an event founded and produced by Africa Pearls, Inc., a modeling, talent and event production company based in Maryland.

Africa Pearls is dedicated to defining for ourselves what true beauty is for African women of the Diaspora. This effort is growing in popularity among young African women across America and around the world. AIMC will showcase the beauty and talent of 20 aspiring models seeking to launch their career as the next prominent African/Pan African model.

The competition will provide its contestants with training, exposure, prizes and career opportunities.

AIMC GOALS

• To celebrate the essence of African/Pan African beauty.
• To give aspiring African/Pan African models the opportunity to experience the glitz's and glamour of the fashion industry.
• To give American and International businesses the opportunity to brand their products using AIMC highly trained models.
• To unite all of Africa's children and other cultural communities in a celebration of beauty, fashion and entertainment.
• To create international exposure for quality African/Pan African models.

• AIMC will provide all contestants with tools to build successful careers
• Start professional modeling portfolios for every contestant
• Provide professional runway training with experienced industry coaches
• Promote the models to casting agents and top magazines
• Actively seek ad promotion, casting calls and product placement campaigns for of the contestants
  

The Team:

Junda Morris- Kennedy- Founder & CEO of Africa Pearls, inc
Pitman Kennedy- COO
Kyle Haggerty- Executive Producer
Teresa Ginger (Davis) - Media / PR Consultant
Linda Robinson- Model Liasion
Saba Gurley- Event Coordinator
Neland Faye – Media / Press Liasion