[1] Adaora was born in Windsor, CT and at the age of six she moved to her father’s home village in Nigeria.
She spent approximately 10 years in Nigeria learning about their culture and their way of life.
[2] In 2007, Akubilo appeared on NBC as one of the 12 finalists in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search.
In 2012, Adaora attended an interview with Sports Illustrated at her home town modeling agency, John Casablancas.
[3] Her career also includes campaigns for Covergirl, Garnier Nutrisse, House of Dereon, Ray Ban, Boden, Abercrombie, Mary Kay, Ulta, Burts Bees, and Avon.