EAST AFRICA’S TOP MODELS
Ten top-notch female & male models from Eastern Africa; In the midst of a global pandemic, these absolutely astounding models are making boss moves.
The Shebas & Goliaths of East Africa’s Fashion Industry
These fabulous young men & women have individually created a huge social media following through what they do best running successful businesses working from different parts in the world. They are striking, bosses & influencers by default. In digital era, competition is very high in the fashion industry , it’s an influx market looks alone won’t cut it, these particular models are breaking the glass ceiling, & by all means possible, they are the most outstanding models across East Africa . The models have strutted locally & on international runways, built brand, featured & collaborated with various entities in the industry across the globe, here is the hot-list!
SHANELLE NYASIASE -SOUTH SUDAN
Shanelle lives in Nairobi city’but can be found in any part of the world, it depends where her work calls her…(ki…Ching..),she is a global trotter, one day in Paris, the other in Milan, it is simply the lifestyle for Top model Shanelle. At 23, Ms. Nyasiase is making major money moves from Versace in Milan to now featuring on the cover of vogue Tupan, September issue, 2020. Shanelle is a force to be reckoned with. She made her debut in 2017, and she has over since been living a dream, booking every models dream jobs. featured on Africa Dream with Shanelle by Emirates, being Alexander McQueen favorite is just another tick on the box for her, featured on multiple fashion media houses hot-list, and model to watch, it’s no longer one to watch, she is living it & reigning like the queen she is.
STACY MICHUKI- KENYA
The reigning miss Kenya, Stacy Michuki has been making headlines in the fashion Industry since being crowned & represented Kenya at the Miss Universe competitions which were held in Atlanta , US. This fierce 20 year old is now represented in New York City under Cast Model Management. If you follow her on Instagram , not only does she share well curated, jaw dropping content, but also very focused, motivated & inspiring, one of many, in her recent post, she shared her good news by saying to her followers, “this is a proof that patience, persistence and hard work pays off. Last year after Atlanta, we planned to go back to the US this year, but the goal was to go back signed. Glad to say the goal has been achieved.” She added, “The girl is now represented in NYC.”
LAURA ANJILI-KENYA
“Laura is simply stunning, breathtaking in the least.” These re a few things one would think as they scrolled through her Instagram page. She made an appearance on a famous East African artist Tanasha Donna on her recent single ‘Sawa’ for her most anticipated EP, Donna Tella. Laura as of August 2020 (subject to change) lives in Nairobi city, and has worked in Copenhagen as well ass Cape Town, just to mention a few. She is one of the top models in the cit of Nairobi, as you land you’ll notice her familiar face not only on billboards but as well as top runway shows. She individually stands on her own as a very prominent self-made brand. What makes her stand out, is her very strong yet very unique features & how she embodies her modeling career, fir her, modeling lives in her, I comes natural .
ZARA BEDEL- TANZANIA
Zara is a model from Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. In her recent interview Zara talked about the Pandemic catching her while abroad working, she made her debut in the fashion Industry as the second runner up, Miss universe Tanzania in 2015 which got her to represent her country internationally. Zara has been featured on Vogue Italia, walked at local & international runways, and also an airline attendant at her hometown , Zanzibar, the land of beautiful waters in the coastal region of Tanzania . If she is not modeling, she is flying.
NINA MIREMBE- UGANDA
Nina Miré is not just a name anymore, it is an entire brand that is currently doing so well. Nina Mirembe is a model/entrepreneur, a designer & creative director at Nina Miré. Nina is a boss, she owns a very successful brand that she built from scratch, she also models for her brand, & a Nina is a boss, she owns a very successful brand that she built from scratch, she also models for her brand, & a phenomenal presentation of Nina, sexy, stun fierce, sexy, stunning & confident, a brand that has been featured on Vogue Italia & many other fashion media power houses It’s not a need of concern, but ore of an addition to her skill roster, Nina is also simultaneously a mother to a 4 year old Fitz, how she manages to maintain that body will remain a mystery!
Goliaths Of The East
GABRIEL ODUOR OTIENO – KENYA
Gabriel is popularly known as Gabu Fords, a name he developed and grown as a brand in the fashion scene, across East, South, & Gabu is among the hot-list in Kenya & Eastern Africa. During the #VogueChallenge wave that took place this year across the world as number one trending hashtag, Gabu was among the African models/creatives that were featured on Vogue.com issue. Gabu is brands favorite, designers darling with his masculine, enthralling looks. He has made a name for himself locally & internationally, has worked in Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, the US just to mention a few. While in Kenya, Gabu is on top of the list, and not number two.
PAUL MWESIGWA-UGANDA
In East African Fashion Industry, name Paul Mwesigwa is not new, Paul is a Ugandan Fashion model, & also art/ fashion illustrator, talk about juggling talents. Paul is under the management of 20 Model Management in Cape Town, RED in New York City. He has featured on Paper Magazine, Man About Town UK, have made headlines in local & international runways & an absolute high fashion brands favorite with his piercing & striking appearance. Paul is undoubtedly an East African shooting star and the trajectory of his path is up up and up towards the upper echelon of Africa’s very best where he belongs. In addition his multi-faceted mind, being that of a creator (illustrator) and that also of a revered creation (model) and two of his most fearsome.
Illustration by Mwesigwa
THOMAS NGUKA- TANZANIA
Thomas Nguka first made his fashion debut in 2015 under Amara Model Management in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania & unstoppable ever since. Thomas who is now based in Cape Town, South Africa under Pulse Model Management, he has walked worked with local & international Fashion power houses, featured on multiple fashion gospels, and has been nominated for different awards, last year 2019, he represented Tanzania in Mister Model Worldwide. Thomas’ bold, authentic & unique African beauty that underlies in melanin is what has captured fashion brands & thousands of his supportive fan base & fashion enthusiasts.
CHADY BLACK- TANZANIA
When you are good at what you do, you can grow a brand from a nick name, and that is what Chady has done, popularly known as Chady Black, is a Tanzanian based model. He is locally making headlines in the fashion scene, and making waves across East Africa with his tenacity & brilliance. Nominated in the recent East Africa Fashion Awards among the top 5 male models in East Africa, he is brands & photographers favorite muse, since his debut as a fashion model in Dar es Salaam.
MANASSEH NYAGAH- KENYA
Manasseh is a popular Kenyan TV star, an actor & now considered to be a model on demand. While his forefront career may not be modeling, but he is sure is to be considered among the top models in Eastern zone, his posture, style & fashion influence. As it has been illustrated on the #VogueChallenge that millions of African creatives took part on social media, Manasseh is clearly a model to watch & brands should have him on demand. He recently shared on Instagram on being a part of an exciting project, being featured in a film, URADI, expected to be released this year, 2020. Youthful, captivating, & a go-getter, so much success is foreseen for him.
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