Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 224 Nigeria Model Stories When it comes to the global sphere of fashion and modelling, Africa is fairly in it’s own space which at times leaves us detached from the wider world of who is who, if the who is not a celebrity. More Articles You Would Love Bridget Awosika @ Lagos Fashion And Design Week 2014, Day 4 – Nigeria #GTBLFDW2014 Adam & Eve, Amos Tranque, Dope Coup and Ephymol @ SA Fashion Week A/W 2016: Day 3 Arise Fashion Week has pulled an amazing fashion week in Africa, possibly one of the best to date if standards, celebrities, organisation and designs is concerned. Some will argue it was the best ever to date in Africa, others will argue, take away Naomi Campbell and it was just another show. Despite the debate, Naomi’s brand was definitely the highlight of the event which saw less than one month core promotion. Simply a picture of Naomi let the fashion enthusiasts of Nigeria know what time it is. Nevertheless, her aura definitely dominated headlines so much so that Africa as a whole might have overlooked the presence of other international models that made it to the Arise Fashion Week runway. A little disappointed we are not seeing Mayowa Nicholas on any of these runways, we hope she’s not too big for Nigeria. Anyways with no further adieu we bring you other international models, both from Nigeria and outside Nigeria that hit the Arise runway to…. Shanelle Nyasiase Swipe Left or Right to See More Nyasiase was born in Gambela, Ethiopia, At age nine, she moved to Juba, South Sudan. Nyasiase has three siblings. At thirteen she moved to Nairobi, Kenya. Nyasiase modeled locally in Kenya before being discovered. She made her fashion week runway debut during the F/W 2017 season, walking for Miu Miu, Rick Owens, and Armani. View this post on Instagram #maryk Cast by @sb_cast #natrual #cheekbones ? A post shared by Shanelle Nyasiase? (@shanellenyasiase) on Mar 6, 2019 at 5:26am PST View this post on Instagram @adeledejak ????♀️??♀️?❤️❤️ A post shared by Shanelle Nyasiase? (@shanellenyasiase) on Apr 2, 2019 at 7:41am PDT View this post on Instagram I have never been emotional on any runway. But this collection took my breath away. It’s always a pleasure working with a talented people & be-loving ? family who can’t sleep because they are taking their time on you ,I swear this outfit is everything ?????I truly appreciates the-entire team of #mcqueen for their hardwork!?? I’m totally @alexandermcqueen INSIDE ❤️??. Forever thankful for believe in me #sarahburton : #camillanickerson : @jesshallettcast #love #care #fashion #model #rock #believe A post shared by Shanelle Nyasiase? (@shanellenyasiase) on Mar 6, 2019 at 11:57am PST Swipe Left or Right to See More Liya Kebede Swipe Left or Right to See More Liya Kebede is an Ethiopian-born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress. Forbes identified her as the eleventh-highest-paid top model in the world in 2007, and she has appeared three times on the cover of U.S. Vogue. View this post on Instagram In full bloom ?? in our @lemlemofficial Biruhi dress A post shared by liyakebede (@liyakebede) on Apr 16, 2019 at 1:45pm PDT View this post on Instagram Happy Sunday from Lagos ♥️✌? A post shared by liyakebede (@liyakebede) on Apr 21, 2019 at 10:27am PDT View this post on Instagram Thank you Milan for a gorgeous week .. I am out @ferragamo ?? A post shared by liyakebede (@liyakebede) on Feb 24, 2019 at 10:30am PST Swipe Left or Right to See More Alton Mason Swipe Left or Right to See More Since walking in the Chanel Métiers d’Art show in New York in December 2018, Alton Mason’s career has skyrocketed. The 21-year-old went from dancing beside the likes of P. Diddy and Lil’ Kim, to the world of modeling. Vogue Hommes takes a look back at career of the new face, spotted on more than a few runways at men’s Fashion Week Fall/Spring 2019-2020. View this post on Instagram ? A post shared by Alton (@altonmason) on Mar 22, 2019 at 11:53am PDT View this post on Instagram n.y.c ? A post shared by Alton (@altonmason) on Feb 26, 2019 at 10:16am PST View this post on Instagram @CRFashionBook Class of 2019 Thankful for the legend @carineroitfeld for giving me a platform to share my story. I’ve always felt responsible and chosen to be a blueprint for the future and the youth and I will use my light to guide the chosen out of darkness, the same way the ones before me led & inspired me. ? A post shared by Alton (@altonmason) on Feb 15, 2019 at 11:20am PST View this post on Instagram n.y.c ? A post shared by Alton (@altonmason) on Feb 26, 2019 at 10:16am PST Swipe Left or Right to See More Oluchi Swipe Left or Right to See More International Nigerian model and celebrity. After moving to New York City, where she still lives, she began appearing in editorials for American and Italian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Allure, Nylon and W. Oluchi has appeared on the covers of Italian Vogue, Elle, i-D, Pop, Untold, and Surface. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwc1EbOBIUd/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BvoNg4JhnOe/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsu0am5Br1N/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Buv9MH-hlk-/ Swipe Left or Right to See More Agbani Darego Swipe Left or Right to See More Agbani Asenite Darego, 22 December 1982) is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2001. she is best known as the first native African to win Miss World. View this post on Instagram ? @odiomimonet ? #arisefashionweek A post shared by Agbani Darego, MFR (@agbanidarego) on Apr 22, 2019 at 8:57am PDT View this post on Instagram You’ve been amazing ??! I’ve had the best time, and I got to shoot new dresses for @agbanidaregonigeria… can’t wait to share!! A post shared by Agbani Darego, MFR (@agbanidarego) on Feb 15, 2019 at 4:10am PST View this post on Instagram ? @lanredasilvaajayi ? #arisefashionweek A post shared by Agbani Darego, MFR (@agbanidarego) on Apr 23, 2019 at 9:33am PDT Swipe Left or Right to See More Ojy Okpe Swipe Left or Right to See More Not so much an international model but definitely had her hey days and popular in Nigeria. View this post on Instagram HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!?Loved walking for @deolasagoeofficial ✨ Thank you #Arisefashionweek & the #PUBLISHER for keeping the promise to grow AFRICA’S creative talent ✊? #VIVAAFRICA #VIVAARISE ?? ❤️ . . .? @bellanaijastyle A post shared by OJY OKPE (@ojyokpe) on Apr 23, 2019 at 1:40am PDT View this post on Instagram Ready for #AMVCA wearing @maiatafo ? ?? . . Makeup- @taymee_d A post shared by OJY OKPE (@ojyokpe) on Sep 1, 2018 at 10:15am PDT View this post on Instagram Shining today?? Happy Mother’s Day ??? . ?Here is to all you#Minigods on Earth . 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