Updated: 1/23/2025
Talent Boat is a registered agency in Nigeria committed to recruit, hire, promote and procure jobs for its employees/members worldwide. We promote talents and help members secure the right job in Nigeria and around the world. Note: All members are to pay a certain commission (60/40, 70/30, and 80/20 respectively) on any job TBA secured for any member.Â
TBA is an agency and recruiting Models, Ushers, Dancers, DJ, Comedian/MC, Bouncers, Fashion Designers, Photographers, Music Artiste, Makeup Artists, Hair Stylist, Bakers, Decorators, etc. TBA is 100% legit and safe, with an operational office in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria while we hope to sight our office in several parts of the country. You are eligible to apply provided you have a skill as an African irrespective of your location, tribe, and religion.
By becoming a member, (1) You agreed to membership terms and conditions (2) You agreed to pay commission to Talent Boat Agency when a client books you for a job. (3) You agree to upload pictures/ videos with no studio signature/logo.  Requirement for Models & Ushers: Applicants must be between 19 – 27 years, must provide a valid ID card, a written biography, Minimum height: 5.4ft for female and 5.7ft for male, upload pictures and video clips. Aspiring models under age of 2-17 years are to apply as minor and must get approval from parents or guardian. Â
MEMBERSHIP PLAN
Below are prices you can snap at our studio if you choose to snap with us.
Freelance
- Non-Verified
- Maximum of 6 Studio Pictures
- No Package
Minor
- Verified
- Maximum of 26 Studio Pictures
- Maximum of 26 Studio Pictures
- Full Package
Amateur
- Verified
- Maximum of 26 Studio Pictures
- Maximum of 26 Studio Pictures
- Full Package
Premium
- Verified
- Maximum of 35 Studio Pictures
- Maximum of 20 Outdoor Pictures
- Full Package
PICTURE/VIDEO GUIDELINESÂ Â
Note: These requirements/guidelines serve all interested Models, Ushers, and Dancers only. Applicants are to provide these materials. As you apply for membership, remember that you’re trying to make an impression on someone who has never met you. This is a guide to show our clients who you are, what you can do, and what you look like in your most natural way (make a nice hairstyle).
You will snap at least 11 digital photos when you are accepted. Pictures will include half-length as profile pictures, full-length, waist-up, full-length with different positions. Please do your best to replicate the sample images used as an example during the photo shoot and note that the below pictures are not professionally done, they serve as guidelines. Minimum picture size: 513 x 800 (width x height) for portrait and 800 x 513 (width x height) for landscape while We’d like to get to know your personality and see how you walk, talk, and sit in full-length – with a brief, 30- 60-second video. Warning! Do not attach any signature or studio logo to your pictures or video except our official logo.Â
In the case of an outdoor photo shoot, you are to use natural daylight locations but not direct sunlight for an outdoor photo shoot. Remember, we’re looking for your natural outlook so makeup artists won’t apply too much makeup on your face.
An applicant who failed to provide photos & videos recording will not be published on our website until pictures and video are complete.
REQUIRED PHOTOSHOOTS & LOCATIONSÂ
It is important to note that you only need 5 studio pictures (1 Picture with Traditional wear must be included) to become a member and you are required to be snapping pictures according to specifications listed below. This will help to keep your profile up-to-date for our clients views.Â
Basic Picture – Digital Shoots (Mandatory)Â
S/N | LOCATION | MALE OUTFIT | FEMALE OUTFIT |
1 | 1 Studio Pictures (full & half-length) Only for Armature and Premium Members | White & Black Customized Polo with Black and Blue Jean trousers | White & Black Customized Polo with Black and Blue Jean trousers |
2 | 5 Studio Pictures (full & Half length) For all members, Minor, Armature, and Premium | Corporate Wears and Traditional costume (Up & Down) | Corporate Wears and Traditional costume (Up & Down) |
3. | 1 Head shoots (Half-length) | Traditional costume | Traditional costume |
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Basic Outdoor Shoots only for Premium Members
S/N | LOCATION | MALE OUTFIT | FEMALE OUTFIT |
1 | 2 photo-shoot from the open field. | Any desired outfit of your choice. | Any desired outfit |
2 | 2 photo-shoots from café/ shop | Traditional & Cooperate wears | Traditional or Cooperate wears |
3. | 2 photo-shoots from Beach or Pool. | Male swimming Truck or Shorts. | Female swimming Truck or Shorts |
4 | 2 photo-shoots from residence street Highway / Main road | Traditional & Corporate wears. | Traditional & Corporate wears |
5 | 2 photo-shoots from sport environments (Tennis court, gym, football field, etc.) | Male Sportswear The outfit must match the sports environment. | Female Sportswear The outfit must match the sports environment. |
6 | 2 photo-shoot of fast-food or Supermarket shoots | Any desired different outfit of your choice. | Any desired different outfit of your choice. |
7 | 2 photo-shoots from Top roof or staircase  | Any desired different outfit of your choice. | Any desired different outfit of your choice. |
8 | 2 photo-shoot from Backyard / Garden | Traditional wear | Traditional wear |
9 | 2 photo-shoot from Mountain Top | Traditional wear | Traditional wear |
10 | 2 Shoots from company/ market/ industrial background. | Any desired different outfit of your choice. | Any desired different outfit of your choice. |
Video Guidelines:
We would like to get to know your personality and see how you walk, talk, and sit in full-length – with a brief, 30- 60-second video. During this section, we will record a video of you in different positions as you walk, sit and talk. You will show a normal, casual walk back and forth in front of the camera so that our client can see your full line.
Note:Â You should be fresh-faced, with not much makeup and a clean hairstyle, although makeup artists will be on ground for female applicants.