Nigerian models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 119 Nigerian models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 25 of them have walked ten or more there. Mayowa Nicholas leads with 62 Milan shows across 16 seasons.
Share figures use the 5,964 of 7,628 models on record in Milan since 2002 whose nationality is on record.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Nigerian models at Milan Fashion Week
Ranked by shows walked in Milan since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
119 models on record in Milan. Showing the first 10 of 25 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in Milan | Seasons | Milan span | Houses in Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayowa Nicholas | 62 | 16 | FW15 to SS27 | Moschino , Etro , Jil Sander |
| 2 | Victoria Fawole | 57 | 8 | SS22 to FW26 | Etro , Jil Sander , Alberta Ferretti |
| 3 | Adamu Bulus | 24 | 8 | FW20 to SS27 | Bottega Veneta , Versace , Jil Sander |
| 4 | Gideon Adeniyi | 22 | 9 | FW22 to SS27 | Prada , Ferragamo , Fendi |
| 5 | Nonso Ojukwu | 22 | 9 | FW22 to SS27 | Prada , Jil Sander , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 6 | Mayowa Adagunduro | 20 | 6 | FW23 to FW26 | Elisabetta Franchi , Ermanno Scervino , Vivetta |
| 7 | Victor Shalomi | 19 | 7 | SS24 to SS27 | Versace , Ferrari , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 8 | Aitiola Akinola | 18 | 8 | SS23 to SS27 | Giorgio Armani , Antonio Marras , Prada |
| 9 | Awwal Adeoti | 16 | 7 | FW23 to SS27 | Prada , Paul Smith , Versace |
| 10 | Davidson Obennebo | 16 | 7 | FW17 to FW22 | Versace , Emporio Armani , Dolce & Gabbana |
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| Rank | Model | Shows in Milan | Seasons | Milan span | Houses in Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Gifty Emmanuel | 15 | 5 | FW23 to FW25 | Missoni , Genny , Luisa Spagnoli |
| 12 | Victor Ndigwe | 15 | 6 | SS16 to FW19 | Missoni , Versace , Fendi |
| 13 | Feranmi Ajetomobi | 14 | 8 | FW22 to SS27 | Prada , Dolce & Gabbana , Zegna |
| 14 | Daniel Awaridhe | 13 | 5 | SS25 to SS27 | Qasimi , Jil Sander , Ferragamo |
| 15 | Peter Ohunyon | 13 | 7 | SS23 to SS26 | Prada , Fendi , Dsquared2 |
| 16 | Mohammed Abubakar | 12 | 6 | FW20 to SS25 | Jil Sander , Prada , Gucci |
| 17 | Imade Ogbewi | 11 | 4 | FW17 to FW19 | MSGM , Krizia , Gucci |
| 18 | Wisdom Onwubiko | 11 | 3 | SS19 to SS20 | Marni , Marcelo Burlon County Of , Missoni |
| 19 | Divine Nwaokogba | 10 | 4 | SS22 to FW23 | Prada , Dolce & Gabbana , Missoni |
| 20 | Faith Johnson | 10 | 2 | FW26 to SS27 | Fendi , Ferragamo , Sportmax |
| 21 | Hamaam Pelewura | 10 | 5 | FW22 to FW25 | Jil Sander , Prada , Fendi |
| 22 | John Godswill | 10 | 6 | FW22 to FW26 | Etro , Dsquared2 , Gucci |
| 23 | Judith Onah | 10 | 4 | SS23 to FW24 | Blumarine , Fendi , Etro |
| 24 | Paul Ohunyon | 10 | 6 | SS23 to FW25 | Prada , Dsquared2 , Gucci |
| 25 | Zaram Obasi | 10 | 5 | SS24 to SS26 | Versace , Prada , Gucci |
Nigerian models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- 4 FW21
- 15 SS22
- 25 FW22
- 26 SS23
- 25 FW23
- 39 SS24
- 33 FW24
- 30 SS25
- 30 FW25
- 22 SS26
- 29 FW26
- 29 SS27
Distinct Nigerian models with at least one show in Milan 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 Milan runway appearances
Nigerian models took 3.5% of Milan runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.05% in 2015.
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| Year | Nigerian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Not on record | Not on record | 570 | 598 |
| 2007 | Not on record | Not on record | 601 | 633 |
| 2008 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,137 | 1,259 |
| 2009 | Not on record | Not on record | 685 | 724 |
| 2010 | Not on record | Not on record | 597 | 631 |
| 2011 | Not on record | Not on record | 407 | 431 |
| 2012 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,684 | 1,799 |
| 2013 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | Not on record | Not on record | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0.05% | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0.35% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | 30 | 0.78% | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | 30 | 0.80% | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 42 | 1.00% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 62 | 1.3% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0.48% | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 71 | 2.2% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 107 | 2.4% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 151 | 3.2% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 123 | 2.7% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 90 | 2.4% | 3,746 | 3,925 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 53 | 3.5% | 1,506 | 1,581 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 1,506 Milan appearances with a nationality on record in SS27, of 1,581 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in Milan, every category, by season year. Share = Nigerian appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
Nigerian models new to Milan Fashion Week
Nigerian models whose first Milan season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by Milan shows since that debut. Definition
Houses in Milan that cast the most Nigerian models
Casting directors in Milan who cast the most Nigerian models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Nigerian model at Milan Fashion Week?
Mayowa Nicholas, with 62 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 16 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Nigerian models walked Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
29 Nigerian models have a show on record in Milan for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The week closed on 28 September 2026 and casts are still being added. 29 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Nigerian models at Milan Fashion Week?
Prada leads with 70 documented appearances by 39 Nigerian models in Milan, followed by Dolce & Gabbana and Jil Sander.
Cite as: Tectova, “Nigerian models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/nigeria/milan.