Nigeria has produced a multitude of talented models who have made a significant impact in the world of modeling. In this article, we shine a spotlight on 15 remarkable female models who have captivated audiences both locally and internationally with their beauty, poise, and professionalism.
Agbani Darego
Agbani Darego is a Nigerian international model, beauty queen, and the first African to win Miss World.
She was born on 22nd December 1982 in Lagos to a family of 10 and is the sixth of eight children. She is a native of Abonnema in Rivers State, Nigeria.
According to Agbani Darego she had always dreamt of being a model from a young age but took the bold step when she auditioned for M-Net Face of Africa. Although she did not make it to the finalists, she later contested and won Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria. After which she represented Nigeria in China for the Miss World pageant and was crowned Miss World in 2001.
Agbani Darego is still raising bars, inspiring young models, and is well respected in the entertainment sector.
Oluchi Onweagba
Oluchi Onweagba is an international model, actress aex-beautyuty queen.
She was born into a family of seven. At the age of 17, she auditioned for M-Net Face of Africa in 1998 and emerged victorious.
Oluchi Onweagba was born on August 1980.
Mayowa Nicholas
Mayowa Nicholas is a Nigerian fashion model and is the first Nigerian model to appear in Dolce & Gabbana, Saint Laurent, and Calvin Klein campaigns.
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She has also worked with international designers like Prada, Miu Miu, Versace, Chanel, Michael Kors, and Oscar de la Renta. So far, Mayowa Nicholas has appeared in various shows such as Balmain, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Kenzo, Hermès, Victoria's Secret, and Acne Studios.
Mayowa Nicholas was born on 22 maMay998.
Uju Marshall
Uju Marshall is a Nigerian freelance fashion model who was born in Enugu state, Nigeria. She officially started her modeling career in 2009 in Enugu before she moved to Lagos for better opportunities.
In 2014 Uju Marshall was named MTN Model of the Year at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week.
Over the years she has appeared on magazine covers and as an ambassador of Orange Culture, the French fashion magazine L'Insense, and Union Bank of Nigeria.
Uju Marshall was born in 1990.
Aduke Shitta-Bey
Aduke Shitta-Bey is a Nigerian model from Lagos state Nigeria.
She was discovered after she contested for the elite model contest in 2015 however, she did not win the contest but finished as a top finalist.
Aduke Shitta-Bey has worked with Lakin Ogunbanwo, TY Bello, been the face of MUD Cosmetics Nigeria, appeared on Vogue Italia, and opened for the designer LaQuan Smith at GTB Fashion Weekend.
Yaya Dacosta
Yaya Dacostais a Nigerian model and ex beauty queen.
She was born on the 15th of November 1982 in New York City.
She was the runner-up in Cycle 3 of America’s Next Top Models.
Over the years, Yaya Dacosta has appeared in advertisements for Garnier Fructis, Lincoln Townhouse, Oil of Olay, Radioshack, Seda, Sephora, and Dr. Scholl's. She has graced the covers of numerous magazines, including Hype Hair, Splash, and Global Modeling.
Eniola Abioro
Eniola Abioro is a Nigerian fashion model and the first Nigerian to work for Prada. She was born on 10th July 1999 and hails from Ogun state, Nigeria.
Eniola Abioro was a kindergarten school teacher before she started her career as a model. So far, she has graced the runway for Versace, Giambattista Valli, Tommy Hilfiger, Off-White, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent, Paco Rabanne, Loewe, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Altuzarra. She has also walked for Jason Wu and modeled for Revlon, Fenty Beauty, Calvin Klein, and Tiffany and Co.
Aminat Ayinde
Aminat Ayinde is a Nigerian model, ex-beauty queen, and actress.
She was born on February 23rd, 1987 in Lagos Nigeria and later migrated to North America when she was six years old. She gained fame for her appearance in season 12 of America's next top model reality show.
So far, Aminat Ayinde has appeared in Ebony, Seventeen, Essence, Genevieve, WD, Fairlady, Baku, One Up Cape Town, Grazia South Africa, Dark Beauty, Guitar Aficionado, The Sunday Times Fashion Weekly South Africa, Balanced Life South Africa, Women's Health South Africa. She has also walked in the This Day/Arise: African Fashion Collection S/S 2010 show, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and Nigerian and South African Fashion Weeks.
Anna Banner
Anna Banner is a Nigerian model and an ex Beauty Queen. She was born on 18th February 1995 in Lagos State but hails from Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
In 2013 she won the Most beautiful girl in Nigeria and represented Nigeria at the Miss World Pageant 2013.
Adeola Ariyo
Adeola Ariyo is a Nigerian Fashion model who began her modeling career at the age of 13 after participating in the London Fashion Week.
Adeola Ariyo has appeared in various fashion shows such as Johannesburg Fashion Week, Mozambique Fashion Week, Cape Town Fashion Week, Arise Fashion Week Lagos, and London Fashion Week.
She made a record in 2014 by becoming Elizabeth Arden's first-ever African Ambassador.
Sandra Okagbue
Sandra Okagbue is a Nigerian model, beauty queen, and actress. She was born on December 01, 1985, and hails from Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Sandra Okagbue gained fame after she emerged as the winner of the Miss Delta Soap Pageant in 2010.
So far, she has worked with top brands in Nigeria and is currently the CEO of Borderline Business Solutions Limited.
Aramide Lopez
Aramide Lopez is a Nigerian model and an ex Beauty Queen. She was born in 1997 in Lagos State, Nigeria.
In 2016, Lopez competed in the Miss Nigeria Tourism International 2016 pageant where she won the crown. In 2018 she was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria and also represented Nigeria at the Miss Universe 2018 which took place in Bangkok, Thailand.
Iheoma Nnadi
Iheoma Nnadi is a Nigerian model, an ex-beauty queen.
She was born on the 15th of May 1995 in Lagos State and hails from Anambra State Nigeria. In 2014 she was crowned the most beautiful girl in Nigeria, she also represented Nigeria in the Miss World Contest in 2014.
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