Nigerian models on the runway
As of 22 October 2026, 152 Nigerian models have walked at least one show in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris). 89 of them have walked ten or more. Mayowa Nicholas leads with 246 Big Four shows across 24 seasons (including Resort).
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Nigerian models
Ranked by shows walked in the Big Four cities since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
89 models with ten or more shows on record. Showing the first 10 of 25 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayowa Nicholas | 246 | 24 | SS15 to SS27 | Moschino , Balmain , Oscar de la Renta |
| 2 | Victoria Fawole | 234 | 12 | FW21 to FW26 | Fendi , Etro , Dior |
| 3 | Imade Ogbewi | 78 | 10 | SS17 to SS25 | Hermès , Ulla Johnson , Area |
| 4 | Mayowa Adagunduro | 75 | 9 | FW23 to SS27 | Valentino , Elisabetta Franchi , Miu Miu |
| 5 | Gideon Adeniyi | 71 | 10 | FW22 to SS27 | Prada , Ferragamo , Kent & Curwen |
| 6 | Awwal Adeoti | 65 | 8 | FW23 to SS27 | Amiri , Prada , Dior Men |
| 7 | Nonso Ojukwu | 65 | 9 | FW22 to SS27 | Valentino , Loewe , Dior Men |
| 8 | Adamu Bulus | 62 | 12 | FW20 to SS27 | Bottega Veneta , Louis Vuitton , Balenciaga |
| 9 | Hamaam Pelewura | 49 | 9 | FW22 to SS27 | Dries Van Noten , Jil Sander , Labrum |
| 10 | Faith Johnson | 48 | 3 | SS26 to SS27 | Chanel , Hermès , Celine |
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Nigerian models cast in Spring/Summer 2027
Nigerian 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 | Faith Johnson | 19 | 48 | Alexander McQueen , Altuzarra , Calvin Klein Collection |
| 2 | Lammy Ajibola | 13 | 16 | Burberry , Ernest W. Baker , MM6 Maison Margiela |
| 3 | Gideon Adeniyi | 10 | 71 | Alexander McQueen , Bottega Veneta , Dries Van Noten |
| 4 | Mayowa Adagunduro | 10 | 75 | Anna Sui , Carolina Herrera , Carven |
| 5 | Aitiola Akinola | 8 | 43 | Giorgio Armani , Alainpaul , Francesco Murano |
| 6 | Mayowa Nicholas | 8 | 246 | Alberta Ferretti , Diane Von Furstenberg , Diotima |
| 7 | Ola Odewole | 8 | 13 | Amiri , Fendi , Kiko Kostadinov |
| 8 | Rouna Obigba | 8 | 19 | Amiri , Auralee , Loewe |
| 9 | Awwal Adeoti | 7 | 65 | Amiri , Casablanca , Jean Paul Gaultier |
| 10 | Okiki Shodimu | 6 | 15 | Dries Van Noten , Harris Reed , Oscar Ouyang |
Most cast Nigerian models, last five seasons
Nigerian 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 | Victoria Fawole | 73 | 234 | Alberta Ferretti , Dior , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 2 | Gideon Adeniyi | 51 | 71 | Ferragamo , Bottega Veneta , Bed J.W. Ford |
| 3 | Mayowa Adagunduro | 51 | 75 | Elisabetta Franchi , Carven , Christian Dior |
| 4 | Faith Johnson | 48 | 48 | Chanel , Dries Van Noten , Alexander McQueen |
| 5 | Daniel Awaridhe | 44 | 44 | Burberry , Ferragamo , Gucci |
| 6 | Awwal Adeoti | 36 | 65 | Amiri , Dior Men , Calvin Klein |
| 7 | Aitiola Akinola | 25 | 43 | Giorgio Armani , Gabriela Hearst , Alainpaul |
| 8 | Onyinyechi Chijioke | 22 | 43 | Christian Wijnants , Emilia Wickstead , Erdem |
| 9 | Victor Shalomi | 22 | 35 | Ferrari , Dolce & Gabbana , Junya Watanabe |
| 10 | Zaram Obasi | 21 | 41 | Amiri , Duran Lantink , Gucci |
Nigerian models new to the circuit
Nigerian models whose first Big Four season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by shows walked since that debut. Definition
| Rank | Model | Shows since debut | First Big Four season | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faith Johnson | 48 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Chanel , Hermès , Celine |
| 2 | Ojo Emmanuel | 19 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Jil Sander , Comme des Garcons Shirt , Dries Van Noten |
| 3 | Rouna Obigba | 19 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Louis Vuitton , Prada , Dries Van Noten |
| 4 | Mubarak Oyewola | 17 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Celine , Bottega Veneta , Wooyoungmi |
| 5 | Lammy Ajibola | 16 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Prada , Solid Homme , Louis Vuitton |
| 6 | Lekan Biliaminu | 16 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Dior Men , Wooyoungmi , Dries Van Noten |
| 7 | Miracle Jude | 15 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Giorgio Armani Prive , Elie Saab , Giorgio Armani |
| 8 | Okiki Shodimu | 15 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Dries Van Noten , Marni , Rick Owens |
Nigerian models cast, season by season
- 11 FW21
- 43 SS22
- 49 FW22
- 56 SS23
- 57 FW23
- 61 SS24
- 62 FW24
- 59 SS25
- 48 FW25
- 58 SS26
- 57 FW26
- 51 SS27
Distinct Nigerian 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 Nigerian models
Casting directors who cast the most Nigerian models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Nigerian model on the runway?
Mayowa Nicholas, with 246 shows on public record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2002, across 24 seasons (including Resort), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Nigerian model has the longest career on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris)?
Mayowa Nicholas, whose record runs from Spring/Summer 2015 to Spring/Summer 2027: 24 seasons (including Resort) and 246 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Nigerian model has walked the most shows recently?
Victoria Fawole, with 73 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 Nigerian models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
51 Nigerian 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. 57 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which Nigerian models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
Faith Johnson leads with 19 shows, followed by Lammy Ajibola and Gideon Adeniyi, out of 51 Nigerian models on record for Spring/Summer 2027 as of 22 October 2026.
Which season had the most Nigerian models on the runway?
Fall/Winter 2024, with 62 Nigerian 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 Nigerian models?
Prada leads with 58 documented appearances by 32 Nigerian models, followed by Louis Vuitton and Dries Van Noten.
Which casting directors cast Nigerian models most often?
Piergiorgio Del Moro, credited on 34 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2025 in which 33 Nigerian models walked. Casting credits are on record for roughly six in ten shows.
Cite as: Tectova, “Most cast Nigerian models, runway record”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/nigeria.