 We have a very young lady in the studio with us. She goes by the name Precious. She's a model and she's looking all nice with a very beautiful crown on her head, Yanni. We just want to know what that crown is, represents, and get to know her, Yanni. I mean, young people are doing, I mean, young, very young. They are doing amazing things and we need to support their talents, especially speaking to the parents out there. Are we together? So yeah, let's get to know Precious and we know what that sparkling crown is about. Welcome to the show, Precious. Thank you so much for having me. Ah, welcome. How are you doing today? I'm doing good. So kindly introduce yourself to our audience. Tell us your name, maybe where you school, and how old you are, Apo Sana. My name is Precious Nyaboni, 13 years old, from Nyamera County. I school in Tala Township Primary School, currently in class seven. I'd like to become a neurosurgeon someday. My talents are modeling, singing and poetry. My hobbies are dancing, reading story books and acting. I'm inspiring to be a culture ambassador, peace ambassador, and a tourism ambassador. Thank you. Did you just hear how well spoken she is? 13 years old. I'm asking you, is there anyone who is 13 years old? You're the one who is doing the job. You're the one who is a surgeon. You're the one who is doing the job. This is the direction we are heading to. So Precious, we want to know what that crown represents or what you want and tell us about your search. Thank you so much. This search is the one that I was awarded in Little Miss and Mr. Africa, Kenya, 2020. So I competed in 2020, Little Miss and Mr. Africa. Then I emerged to be first princess, Little Miss Africa and I was crowned. So was that your first time competing as a beauty pageant or you had done it before? Actually, I had gone to the runway but it was actually my first time to compete. Wow! And you won immediately? Yes. How was that feeling for you walking down the runway, competing with other people and just being your first time and winning at your first time? You know, most people don't win at the first time. It takes like a few times so that you can win, right? Yeah, how was it for you? When I was in the runway, I was nervous and at the same time excited but I was like, I'm here to have fun. Whether win or not, I'm here to have fun but who knows what fate and destiny had instilled for me and I wanted to be the first princess. Yes. Is modeling something you wanted to do from an early age? Maybe when you were nine, eight, being the first time that you competed, was it something that you wanted to do back when you were younger? Yes, it's something that I wanted to do, something I wanted to be. It was always my dream. Every day I'll wake up and say, Lord, please help me to be a model one day and the dream came true actually. There is the praying part and there is the action part, right? So as you were praying, did you find yourself doing catwalks in the house? Yes, actually, I really loved catwalking. Doing my own fashion design. I will also argue with my mom for 30 minutes just to wear the dress that I wanted. Hi, mom. She's here. So I'll argue with her for 30 minutes so that I could get the dress that I wanted. So I loved catwalking, doing my makeup and also dressing my own style. So every time we'll find me catwalking, smiling and also when there's something about modeling or fashion, my eyes will stick to the TV. Nobody will distract me. Yes. And are there people who have told you maybe that you're not good enough or you can't do runway? Yeah, there are some discouragements. How do you deal with those? Actually, people may tell you, how can you become a model? So how will you grow? You know, people are like, how can you come up to be a model? So I just take care of it with that so I don't listen to them. And what I have to do is just listen to my heart, listen to what I want to do and do it. I plan my, I set a goal and work on it. Yeah, sure. What about the people who encourage you? Who is your support system when it comes to you trying to reach your goals? Actually, the most supportive person is my mom. She's always beside me. She always supports me, encourages me. And without her, I don't know. And also all my fans, my friends, they have been with me, encouraging me. Sure. Which other titles have you won, other than Princess Little Miss Africa? First Princess Little Miss Africa? I've won Lillian Miss Universe Finalist and also Pre-Tin Miss Valentine's. So how many crowns do you have at home? I actually have three crowns. Oh, nice. Thank you. Congratulations. What is the next competition that you are looking forward to? Actually, there's an upcoming event that is Little Miss and Mr. Ad Kenya 2021. 2021? Yes. When is the competition taking place? Actually, it is taking December. Are you prepared for that one? Yes, I'm ready to work the runway. Yeah. What do you think you have achieved? Other than the fact that you got your crown, what other achievements have come with? You winning those crowns, your three crowns? Have you gained confidence? Maybe is it coming with some money aside, so that you can have money for your school fees, being a neurosurgeon, because a lot of money. Sure. What are these crowns coming with? Actually, it has really helped me. Mostly when I'm training, they train you how to be courageous. So I build it by confidence, even working the runway, trying to maintain the confidence of the judges and the audience. So I think it has helped me to gain courage and all that. And also helped me to achieve, to know how to talk to people, to compose myself in everything. Yeah. Yeah. What about your school needs? How do they view now? Is there a different view from them? Actually, this is a bit different, because they are all like, oh, we are schooling with the queen in our school. So I don't like being treated different from all the people, but it's okay how they come. It just comes with it. Yes. Yeah. Okay, then you need to prepare yourself for that different treatment. Sure. That is a celebrity life coming in your direction, right? Yeah. So know that this is an entertainment show. We love music. Which music, which Kenyan music do you like? Or Kenyan artist rather? I love gospel and I'm an upcoming gospel artist, actually. Wait a minute. You did not add that. You just talked about poetry. You talked about neurosurgeon. You talked about reading. Singing, dancing. You talked about singing. Yeah. Then you might have, yeah, tell us about singing. And you, is that something you're pursuing? Yes, I loved singing since I was very young. Like, I will even go to church and sing, and I don't care if there are many people watching me. So I love singing, and I love singing gospel, actually. Yes. Which artist do you look up to in the gospel industry? I look up to Kari Rural Laura, and Masi Masika, and Solomon Mukubwa, and Amani Ji, and actually Shana Manjeru. Shana was here some time back. Shana, yes, she was here. OK, yes. And was it in the last year? I don't remember, but she was here anyway, and we are glad to have you as well. Thank you. What are some of the challenges that you go through being a model, and also trying to balance all these things? I mean, you're into acting, you're into poetry, you are doing modeling, and you're still studying. What are some of the challenges? Actually, first of all, these times, it's what I love, and I do it mostly leisure time. And when it's cool time, I focus on my studies, and when it's holiday, I train. I also balance a bit of reading. I train music, dancing, and all that. So the challenge about modeling, actually, there is one... I've been very young in the modeling industry. There's one nice thing about modeling. When you're brought food, you just... you don't eat, you take a little, and that's all. You're not supposed to be... There's a certain aspect to it here. So how do you deal with that? I thought that was something that maybe models back in the day dealt with, because these days, there are all types of models. We have the petite models, we have... Commercial. Yeah, commodity, yes. So... ...classized models. So actually, I've already got away with that because I train myself and also discipline myself. Another thing, training. We are training long hours. So training with heels, it's a bit fantastic for me, but at some point, maybe the trainer wants you to stay with heels for long. So, yeah, I'm actually used to that, yes. And another thing, it's finance, because we need attires, training, money for training, registration, and there are many things about modeling, yeah. Yeah, OK. Any song that you'd like us to play for you? I'd like you to play for me, Kareel Laura or Julie Kearney. DJ, we have that one. OK, as he looks for it. Anything else you want to add on to what we've talked about? Maybe encourage young girls out there who want to become models. You know, modeling comes with a certain light to it. Maybe it's not that good. And these days, when it comes to modeling, people think that it's just social media modeling, not this kind of runway modeling, OK? And maybe you might not understand that right now, but as you grow up, you will get it. So speak to the young girls out there, speak to the parents as well, and tell the parents to support their children's dreams. OK, inspiration. To everyone out there, I'd like to encourage you. Keep on moving. Any talent singing, modeling that you want to be, set a goal and work on it. Don't give up. When you fall down, just stand up and continue your journey. And also want to tell the one thing, it's better to try and fail, but don't fail to try. It's better to try and fail, but don't fail to try. To all the parents out there, please support your kids because that talent may take them far and also encourage them to balance their studies and also talent. Thank you. OK, nice. Yes, so thank you so much, Precious, for coming through. We wish you all the best in your upcoming modeling gig. And we hope you win. We are rooting for you, of course. Thank you. And yeah, anything else you want to add on as you wind up? I appreciate for having me. You're welcome. We always appreciate young talent and people who are doing amazing things in life. OK, sure. And social media handles, any social media handles? Yes, Facebook, Instagram. Facebook, you can get me as Princess Nyaboni and also YouTube Princess Nyaboni. Don't forget to ring the notification bell and also Instagram Princess Nyaboni. Thank you. You have a YouTube channel? Yes. OK, nice. So what is that? What is on your YouTube channel? Is it your music or your modeling? Since I love dancing, singing, modeling, I can find my dancing videos and singing. Also, TikTok, Princess Precious254. All right, so kindly repeat those social medias again. Facebook Princess Nyaboni, Instagram Princess Nyaboni, YouTube Princess Nyaboni and TikTok Princess Precious254. All right, thank you so much for coming through Precious. You're welcome. Thank you. Yes, and that was Precious. Very talented parents out there. Please support your children's dreams, Yanni. It might take them far, more than you expected. And just as she has said, do not fail to try, right? Yes. Do not fail to try.