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Thank you for visiting #everyBODYplayahmas! My name is Nadelle and I have been a Carnival junkie since I first played mas in 2005.

Caribana 2005

I have traveled throughout Canada, the US and the Caribbean to various carnivals and always have the time of my life!

Trinidad Carnival 2008 - Carnival Monday

Trinidad Carnival 2008 - Carnival Tuesday

#everyBODYplayahmas was created because over the years I heard many women say they did not have the "body" to play mas. Mas is for everyBODY... everyBODY should feel comfortable taking part in the revelry and having a good time.

Caribbean Plus Model - Caribbean Plus Fashion Week - Trinidad 2014

In 2014, I participated in the Caribbean Plus Fashion Week in Trinidad for the Carnival Plus Model segment of the runway show.

Trinidad Carnival 2017 - Carnival Monday

I have made it my personal mission to encourage all women to step outside of the constraints that hold them back. If playing mas is something you would like to do, reach out to me and I will be more than happy to get you directed to the right places!

Confidence is your outfit, the world is your stage!

Nadelle - #everyBODYplayahmas

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