Nigerian models at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027
8 Nigerian models walked at least one show in New York for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The week closed on 15 September 2026 and casts are still being added. Faith Johnson walked the most, with 6 shows.
583 of 639 models in this edition have a nationality on record. Casts are on record for 58 of the 63 New York runway shows this season.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Every season since 2002 · Methodology
Every Nigerian model at New York Fashion Week SS27
Ranked by shows walked in New York for Spring/Summer 2027, every category. Ties keep alphabetical order.
8 models on record for Spring/Summer 2027.
| Rank | Model | Shows this season | All New York shows | Shows and houses this season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faith Johnson | 6 | 10 | Altuzarra , Calvin Klein Collection , Carolina Herrera , Proenza Schouler , Ralph Lauren , Simkhai |
| 2 | Mayowa Adagunduro | 5 | 24 | Anna Sui , Carolina Herrera , Fforme , Lii , Tommy Hilfiger |
| 3 | Mayowa Nicholas | 5 | 75 | Diane Von Furstenberg , Diotima Closed, Heirlome Opened, Thom Browne , TWP |
| 4 | Nicole Boma New to New York | 2 | 2 | Brandon Maxwell , Cult Gaia |
| 5 | Feyi May | 1 | 9 | Love Shack Fancy |
| 6 | Gideon Adeniyi | 1 | 3 | Tommy Hilfiger |
| 7 | Kelvin Adewole | 1 | 9 | Sergio Hudson |
| 8 | Willie Fidelis New to New York | 1 | 1 | Cult Gaia |
Nigerian models new to New York Fashion Week
First New York season on record is Spring/Summer 2027.
Houses in New York that cast Nigerian models, SS27
16 more houses cast one Nigerian model each.
Nigerian models who opened or closed a show, SS27
Where the running order is on record.
Cite as: Tectova, “Nigerian models at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/nigeria/new-york/ss2027.