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Abuka Onuegbu Jonathan On How Modelling Shaped Him As A Human Being

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Abuka Onuegbu Jonathan, aka Bigg Joo, is a model based in Austria who is now getting international recognition. He says he grew up watching shows like America’s Next Top Model. Shows like that made him wonder whether he would be a perfect fit for modeling. Ever since he was a kid, he wanted to pursue a career in modeling. He practiced the walk and how to carry himself. But he says he never thought someone of his body type could be a model.

However, his doubts did not stop him from pursuing his goals. He went ahead and chased his dreams. Now, modeling takes him around the world. Even though he is away from his family and friends most of the time, Bigg Joo loves his job. He would not change it for the world.

When you are passionate about it, then you forget about the hectic part said, Bigg Joo. Modeling has changed the way he views life. Traveling, learning about different cultures, and meeting new people has changed him. It had broadened his mind and given him an insight. He also shared that it has helped him to read people better.

When he learned about modeling Bigg Joo did not think he was the right size for modeling. But over the years, he honed his skill – he practiced the walk, posing, and his style. Now he has tried bridal, athletic wear, and lingerie shoots. He has also worked for popular brands like  @menwithclass, @bestsecret, @Hannamartin.

Abuka Onuegbu Jonathan is just getting started in the industry. His inspiration includes famous models like Armando Cabral, Billy Huxley, Jeremiah Ogbodo, David Gandy, and Bryan Okwara. He wants to be like them and make his journey memorable.

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Why Derik Fay Is Becoming a Case Study in Long-Haul Entrepreneurship

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Entrepreneurship today is often framed in extremes — overnight exits or public flameouts. But a small cohort of operators is being studied for something far less viral: consistency. Among them, Derik Fay has quietly surfaced as a long-term figure whose name appears frequently across sectors, interviews, and editorial mentions — yet whose personal visibility remains relatively limited.

Fay’s career spans more than 20 years and includes work in private investment, business operations, and emerging entertainment ventures. Though many of his companies are not household names, the volume and duration of his activity have made him a subject of interest among business media outlets and founders who study entrepreneurial longevity over fame.

He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1978, and while much of his early career remains undocumented publicly, recent profiles including recurring features in Forbes — have chronicled his current portfolio and leadership methods. These accounts often emphasize his pattern of working behind the scenes, embedding within businesses rather than leading from a distance. His style is often described by peers as “operational first, media last.”

Fay has also become recognizable for his consistency in leadership approach: focus on internal systems, low public profile, and long-term strategy over short-term visibility. At 46 years old, his posture in business remains one of longevity rather than disruption  a contrast to many of the more heavily publicized entrepreneurs of the post-2010 era.

While Fay has never publicly confirmed his net worth, independent analysis based on documented real estate holdings, corporate exits, and investment activity suggests a conservative floor of $100 million, with several credible indicators placing the figure at well over $250 million. The exact number may remain private  but the scale is increasingly difficult to overlook.

He is also involved in creative sectors, including film and media, and maintains a presence on social platforms, though not at the scale or tone of many personal-brand-driven CEOs. He lives with his long-term partner, Shandra Phillips, and is the father of two daughters — both occasionally referenced in interviews, though rarely centered.

While not an outspoken figure, Fay’s work continues to gain media attention. The reason may lie in the contrast he presents: in a climate of rapid rises and equally rapid burnout, his profile reflects something less dramatic but increasingly valuable — steadiness.

There are no viral speeches. No Twitter threads drawing blueprints. Just a track record that’s building its own momentum over time.

Whether that style becomes the norm for the next wave of founders is unknown. But it does offer something more enduring than buzz: a model of entrepreneurship where attention isn’t the currency — results are.

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