![]() I’m here to stay, I’m here to make sure they feel my presence wherever they are! 2022, I expect to see more Black models taking charge of the world around them. To represent the Black Africa community in the modeling industry. To go further in my career and to show the world more of Tobi and what I have to offer. I hope to keep working for these designers and also to make new memories with more designers. 2021 was good to me, it was great but that’s just a glimpse of what Tobi has to offer. I walked the runway of Leonard Paris, Yoji Yamamoto, Messika and Rick Owens. I’m glad to say that it’s a milestone in my career, though there were ups and downs and hard times, but, above all, God made me pull through. It was an honor walking all these shows – a dream come true. You graced the several runways, including Messika Paris and Rick Owens, last year - what was the highlight for you? Over the years, she’s traveled to major fashion cities and walked for brands like Messina Paris, Benetton and Tods. It didn’t take long for Nigeria’s Tobi Momoh to soar – after winning the 2017 Elite Model Look, she rose to the spotlight, landed campaigns for several brands, including Leonard Paris, and began walking in a number of shows. Tobi Momoh aims to walk London and New York Fashion Weeks this year. Be patient, knowing great things take time. My advice is to be true to yourself, tap into your essence by embracing everything that you are, your culture, your roots. What advice would you give to young models who wish to move into the global modeling scene? ![]() There’s so much to look forward to, so many impacts to be made. Beyond grateful to everyone that has believed and supported me all the way.Ģ022 is the year of abundance. Seeing young girls from all over the world messaging me about how I’ve inspired them makes it even more special. Not just for the achievements, but the impact I was able to make. In 2021, you graced several runways and walked for many top names - from Balmain to Burberry to Moschino - what was it like for you? The Beth Model star became one of the fashion industry's most sought-after names when she walked shows for Balmain, Balenciaga and Calvin Klein in the first year of her career and within 6 years, she had become a Victoria Secret star, covered the issues of several magazines including Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar. Mayowa Nicholas is having the time of her career. OkayAfrica spoke to 5 African models with big hopes for the months ahead. These names walked for luxurious brands, from Balmain to Versace to Gucci to Burberry, and 2022 brings more opportunities for these African faces to rise to even greater heights. Last year, as the fashion world endeavored to get back on track, after the COVID-19 pandemic, and slew of missed shows, 2021 showcased several African models, both established and up-and-coming. As the February British Vogue cover showed, African models have not only come to rule catwalks and dominate campaigns but “have shifted the lens through which fashion is seen the world over.” ![]() These African beauties have sparkled on the runways of New York, London, Paris, and Milan, dazzled on several magazine covers, and crushed campaigns and ambassadorial deals – with many of them shining a spotlight on burgeoning designers in their home countries. Over the past two decades, several African models have found success as in-demand names, with their mix of elegance, wit and grace – showing that the continent is full of talent to be reckoned with. It’s no secret that Africa has been an inspiration to the global fashion industry, leading trends and styles across the world.
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