A THRONE of sorts is beckoning for a Tottenham undergraduate hoping to be crowned king in a competition that is a fresh take on the traditional beauty contest.

Fisayo 'Fizzie' Olajide, 20, of Bruce Grove, will represent Brunel University, in Uxbridge, in the Afro Caribbean Society's Kings and Queens competition held this Saturday.

The financial computing student will go head-to-head with seven other male competitors representing universities in the south of England including Bedfordshire, Roehampton, in Surrey, and Brighton.

But instead of just being judged on their good looks, a total of students will also be judged on their smarts and social conscience over a course of gruelling rounds.

Fizzie said: “It has already been more than a compliment to be nominated to represent Brunel and it would be a real honour to win the competition. I think I have a good chance but I'm not getting my hopes up.

“Just being considered as a role model is enough of an endorsement that I am on the right path.”

As well as uni work, the ex-Northumberland Park Community School pupil is also carving out a career as a musical performer, and hopes to recreate the success of Hip Hop star Kanye West.

But it was his academic ability that first got the 20-year-old into the headlines.

Fizzie was singled out after achieving 9 high passes at GCSE after turning his back on what he describes as “a bit of a delinquent” lifestyle.

He was excluded from his secondary school just before he sat the exams but after realising the value of an education, was given a second chance and came up trumps.

The royal hopeful said: “Growing up in Tottenham has had its drawbacks.

“It can be hard to stay focused when people around you are trying to distract you or drag you down to their level. But there are opportunities for young people living here, you just need to have the strength of character to take them if that is what you want.”

He added: “I do understand that it is difficult for some more than others, but we all make our own choices.

“I would advise any young person to consider going to university whether it's as a plan a or as a plan b. You need to be doing something constructive with your time and there's nothing more constructive than getting an education and improving yourself.

“It is true that I want to work in the music industry but I also want to own and manage my own businesses and my degree will help me achieve that.”

Fizzie is the eldest of four siblings and lives at home with his supportive parents which he says he considers a blessing.

“I don't think it is essential for a young man to have a father figure but I think it helps,” he said.

“My father is my role model, not that I would tell him that, but he's a cool character who takes everything in his stride. I definitely got a lot of my charisma from him and I've stolen a couple of his dance moves too.”

As well as taking home the crown, the winner will also get a holiday for two to one of five exotic destinations, and will also dedicate some of their time as a spokesperson for the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust.

The charity helps to raise awareness of the need for more black and mixed race donors on the UK bone marrow register.

The event will be held this Saturday at Oceans Music Arena, 270 Mare Street, London.

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