Ghanaian models at Paris Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 27 Ghanaian models have walked at least one show in Paris since 2002. 11 of them have walked ten or more there. Ottawa Kwami leads with 72 Paris shows across 17 seasons.
Share figures use the 6,383 of 8,261 models on record in Paris since 2002 whose nationality is on record.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Ghanaian models at Paris Fashion Week
Ranked by shows walked in Paris since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
27 models on record in Paris. Showing the first 10 of 25 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in Paris | Seasons | Paris span | Houses in Paris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ottawa Kwami | 72 | 17 | FW18 to SS27 | Amiri , Louis Vuitton , Off-White |
| 2 | Grace Quaye | 31 | 9 | SS20 to FW24 | Rick Owens , Off-White , Alexander McQueen |
| 3 | Jeremiah Berko Fourdjour | 25 | 7 | FW19 to FW23 | Dior Men , Valentino , Louis Vuitton |
| 4 | Rodney Osei | 20 | 8 | SS23 to FW26 | Ann Demeulemeester , Amiri , Paul Smith |
| 5 | Mumin Jangani | 18 | 9 | FW20 to SS26 | Amiri , Casablanca , Botter |
| 6 | Alexander Acquah | 16 | 7 | SS24 to SS27 | Dior Men , Kiko Kostadinov , Issey Miyake |
| 7 | Muzakir Masahudu | 16 | 6 | FW24 to SS27 | Dior Men , Amiri , Kenzo |
| 8 | Selasi Bernard | 14 | 6 | SS23 to SS27 | Paul Smith , Kiko Kostadinov , Hermès |
| 9 | Vincent Dzogbenu | 13 | 5 | FW23 to FW26 | Amiri , Dior Men , Valentino |
| 10 | Nana Yaw Akuamoah | 11 | 5 | SS25 to SS27 | Amiri , Balmain , Issey Miyake |
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Ghanaian models at Paris Fashion Week, season by season
- 4 FW21
- 5 SS22
- 11 FW22
- 13 SS23
- 15 FW23
- 6 SS24
- 12 FW24
- 12 SS25
- 9 FW25
- 8 SS26
- 8 FW26
- 6 SS27
Distinct Ghanaian models with at least one show in Paris that season, every category. Oxblood marks the highest season; a hairline marks a season with none on record. Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted. A linked season opens its season page.
Share of Paris runway appearances
Ghanaian models took 0.25% of Paris runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.03% in 2018.
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| Year | Ghanaian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Not on record | Not on record | 728 | 748 |
| 2006 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,072 | 1,103 |
| 2007 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,200 | 1,267 |
| 2008 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,130 | 2,277 |
| 2009 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,518 | 1,633 |
| 2010 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,032 | 1,073 |
| 2011 | Not on record | Not on record | 796 | 814 |
| 2012 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,444 | 2,546 |
| 2013 | Not on record | Not on record | 4,020 | 4,353 |
| 2014 | Not on record | Not on record | 4,799 | 5,456 |
| 2015 | Not on record | Not on record | 5,352 | 6,351 |
| 2016 | Not on record | Not on record | 5,626 | 6,681 |
| 2017 | Not on record | Not on record | 5,874 | 6,910 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0.03% | 6,878 | 7,975 |
| 2019 | 23 | 0.30% | 7,635 | 8,815 |
| 2020 | 55 | 0.73% | 7,551 | 8,478 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0.41% | 1,701 | 1,822 |
| 2022 | 43 | 0.88% | 4,888 | 5,299 |
| 2023 | 71 | 0.92% | 7,729 | 8,561 |
| 2024 | 45 | 0.56% | 8,077 | 8,862 |
| 2025 | 49 | 0.63% | 7,757 | 8,490 |
| 2026 | 34 | 0.41% | 8,336 | 8,846 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 7 | 0.25% | 2,822 | 3,023 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 2,822 Paris appearances with a nationality on record in SS27, of 3,023 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in Paris, every category, by season year. Share = Ghanaian appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2005, the first year with 500 or more Paris appearances on record.
Houses in Paris that cast the most Ghanaian models
Casting directors in Paris who cast the most Ghanaian models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Ghanaian model at Paris Fashion Week?
Ottawa Kwami, with 72 shows in Paris on public record since 2002, across 17 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Ghanaian models walked Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
6 Ghanaian models have a show on record in Paris for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The week closed on 6 October 2026 and casts are still being added. 8 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Ghanaian models at Paris Fashion Week?
Amiri leads with 27 documented appearances by 8 Ghanaian models in Paris, followed by Louis Vuitton and Off-White.
Cite as: Tectova, “Ghanaian models at Paris Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/ghana/paris.