Ghanaian models on the runway
As of 22 October 2026, 35 Ghanaian models have walked at least one show in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris). 21 of them have walked ten or more. Ottawa Kwami leads with 142 Big Four shows across 18 seasons.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Ghanaian models
Ranked by shows walked in the Big Four cities since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
21 models with ten or more shows on record. Showing the first 10 of 21 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ottawa Kwami | 142 | 18 | FW18 to SS27 | Off-White , Amiri , Louis Vuitton |
| 2 | Grace Quaye | 67 | 10 | SS20 to SS26 | Rick Owens , Marni , Erdem |
| 3 | Jeremiah Berko Fourdjour | 62 | 8 | FW19 to FW23 | Dior Men , Valentino , Qasimi |
| 4 | Mani Adjaye | 46 | 16 | FW17 to FW26 | Gucci , Kiko Kostadinov , Labrum |
| 5 | Mumin Jangani | 31 | 11 | FW20 to SS27 | Bottega Veneta , Amiri , Casablanca |
| 6 | Rodney Osei | 31 | 8 | SS23 to FW26 | Ann Demeulemeester , Paul Smith , Bally |
| 7 | Razak Salifou | 27 | 12 | SS20 to SS27 | Luar , Off-White , Louis Vuitton |
| 8 | Muzakir Masahudu | 25 | 6 | FW24 to SS27 | Dior Men , Amiri , Kenzo |
| 9 | Alexander Acquah | 23 | 7 | SS24 to SS27 | Dior Men , Kiko Kostadinov , Issey Miyake |
| 10 | Keke Gyamfi | 23 | 7 | FW19 to SS25 | Dolce & Gabbana , Dsquared2 , Angus Chiang |
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| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Nana Yaw Akuamoah | 23 | 5 | SS25 to SS27 | Amiri , Ferragamo , Giorgio Armani |
| 12 | Charles Oduro | 18 | 7 | SS17 to SS24 | Dolce & Gabbana , Ralph Lauren , Edward Crutchley |
| 13 | Selasi Bernard | 18 | 6 | SS23 to SS27 | Paul Smith , Zegna , Kiko Kostadinov |
| 14 | Ruskin Caesar-Kwofie | 16 | 7 | FW22 to SS27 | Louis Vuitton , Kenzo , Ami Alexandre Mattiussi |
| 15 | Vincent Dzogbenu | 14 | 5 | FW23 to FW26 | Amiri , Dior Men , Valentino |
| 16 | Mensah Benjamin | 13 | 4 | FW20 to FW24 | Off-White , Louis Vuitton , Prada |
| 17 | Mohammed Banze | 13 | 5 | FW24 to SS27 | Louis Vuitton , Bottega Veneta , Jacquemus |
| 18 | Pk Holdbrook Smith | 13 | 4 | FW18 to SS20 | Coach , Pyer Moss , Missoni |
| 19 | Oliver Kludjeson | 12 | 6 | FW17 to FW20 | Edward Crutchley , Dolce & Gabbana , MSGM |
| 20 | Elvis Tagoe | 11 | 3 | FW23 to SS25 | Louis Vuitton , Prada , Dries Van Noten |
| 21 | Sandah Alhassan | 11 | 2 | SS20 to FW20 | OAMC , Jil Sander , Gucci |
Ghanaian models cast in Spring/Summer 2027
Ghanaian models with at least one Big Four show on record for Spring/Summer 2027 , ranked by shows this season.
| Rank | Model | Shows this season | All time | Houses this season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nana Yaw Akuamoah | 6 | 23 | Agro Studio , Ahluwalia , Amiri |
| 2 | Muzakir Masahudu | 4 | 25 | Ahluwalia , Amiri , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 3 | Selasi Bernard | 3 | 18 | Kiko Kostadinov , Lad , Saul Nash |
| 4 | Alexander Acquah | 2 | 23 | Kiko Kostadinov , Mithridate |
| 5 | Ottawa Kwami | 2 | 142 | Ahluwalia , Amiri |
| 6 | Dede Mansro | 1 | 9 | 6397 |
| 7 | Mohammed Banze | 1 | 13 | Jacquemus |
| 8 | Mumin Jangani | 1 | 31 | Public School |
| 9 | Razak Salifou | 1 | 27 | Luar |
| 10 | Ruskin Caesar-Kwofie | 1 | 16 | Campillo |
Most cast Ghanaian models, last five seasons
Ghanaian models ranked by shows walked from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027 .
| Rank | Model | Shows, SS25 to SS27 | All time | Houses in this span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nana Yaw Akuamoah | 23 | 23 | Amiri , Ferragamo , Issey Miyake |
| 2 | Muzakir Masahudu | 18 | 25 | Amiri , Dior Men , Ahluwalia |
| 3 | Ottawa Kwami | 18 | 142 | Amiri , EGONlab. , 032C |
| 4 | Alexander Acquah | 15 | 23 | Dior Men , Issey Miyake , Kiko Kostadinov |
| 5 | Rodney Osei | 14 | 31 | Ann Demeulemeester , Bally , Kartik Research |
| 6 | Selasi Bernard | 10 | 18 | Ami Alexandre Mattiussi , Paloma Wool , Zegna |
| 7 | Mohammed Banze | 9 | 13 | Louis Vuitton , Jacquemus , Bottega Veneta |
| 8 | Victor Akolgo | 8 | 8 | Kenzo , Bluemarble , Dries Van Noten |
| 9 | Mumin Jangani | 7 | 31 | Drôle de Monsieur , Casablanca , Philipp Plein |
| 10 | Vincent Dzogbenu | 7 | 14 | Amiri , Auralee , Dior Men |
Ghanaian models cast, season by season
- 5 FW21
- 11 SS22
- 13 FW22
- 17 SS23
- 21 FW23
- 9 SS24
- 16 FW24
- 19 SS25
- 13 FW25
- 12 SS26
- 10 FW26
- 11 SS27
Distinct Ghanaian models with at least one Big Four show that season. Oxblood marks the peak. Menswear-only, Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Houses that cast the most Ghanaian models
Casting directors who cast the most Ghanaian models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Ghanaian model on the runway?
Ottawa Kwami, with 142 shows on public record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2002, across 18 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
Which Ghanaian model has the longest career on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris)?
Mani Adjaye, whose record runs from Fall/Winter 2017 to Fall/Winter 2026: 16 seasons and 46 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Ghanaian model has walked the most shows recently?
Nana Yaw Akuamoah, with 23 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Ghanaian models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
11 Ghanaian models have a show on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The season closed on 6 October 2026 and casts are still being added. 10 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which Ghanaian models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
Nana Yaw Akuamoah leads with 6 shows, followed by Muzakir Masahudu and Selasi Bernard, out of 11 Ghanaian models on record for Spring/Summer 2027 as of 22 October 2026.
Which season had the most Ghanaian models on the runway?
Fall/Winter 2023, with 21 Ghanaian models on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which fashion houses cast the most Ghanaian models?
Amiri leads with 27 documented appearances by 8 Ghanaian models, followed by Louis Vuitton and Off-White.
Which casting directors cast Ghanaian models most often?
Anita Bitton, credited on 7 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2025 in which 5 Ghanaian models walked. Casting credits are on record for roughly six in ten shows.
Cite as: Tectova, “Most cast Ghanaian models, runway record”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/ghana.