The fashion and modelling industry in Ghana is more vibrant today than it ever was and it’s all thanks to the designers and models who do their best to take the industry places. When someone creates a product that they wish to sell to the masses, they will look for someone to model it to get people interested. This is most commonly done in the fashion industry and for a good reason. There are several types of modelling fashion, fitness, bikini, promotional, and commercial models. Most models in Ghana are fashion models, although commercial models are rising fast. With social media, we’ve seen a spike in interest in the modelling industry, with an Instagram account and a pretty face, you’re pretty much set to go but here are 10 fierce female models on top of their game.

Upcoming Ghanaian Models To Watch For

1. Ama Abrokwa
2. Nylla Oforiwaa Amparbeng
3. Beca Donald Knott
4. Rayan El-Mahmoud
5. Roseyln Ashkar
6. Sherifa
7. Marilyn
8. Julee
9. Aisha Napari
10. Chritel Kattenstroth

Ama Abrokwa

She is a Professional fashion/editorial & commercial photo and video model. She is also a brand influencer. She has worked with brands such as Fanyogo, Vasties Limited, Elma Parri among others. Apart from modelling, she is also the Manager & Co-Team Lead of @chopshopghana (Source Ama Abrokwa)

Nylla Oforiwaa Amparbeng

Commonly called Her Royal Highness, she does runway, fashion/editorial shoots & commercial pictures. She has worked with designers such as April Rust, Charlotte Prive, Christie Brown, among others and has walked fashion shows like the Vlisco Fashion Show in January 2018, Maybelline Show, Glitz Africa Fashion Show among others. (Source Nylla Oforiwaa Amparbeng)

Beca Donald Knott

She is a Professional fashion/editorial & commercial photo and a video vixen. She is currently the Brand Ambassador for True Note Lounge. She has also worked with brands such as BeautybyFellaMakafui, R&RLuxury, Velma Accessories among others. (Source Beca Donald Knott)

Rayan El-Mahmoud

She is a fashion and beauty model and also does Runway. She has worked with a number of photographers including kelechiamadiobi, carlosidun, Josh Sicily and Phloshop. (Source Rayan El-Mahmoud)

Roselyn Ashkar

Former Miss Malaika contestant and Ghana’s first representative on Oluchi’s Africa’s Next Top model, she began her career in the industry in 2009 as one of the top-listed models for a renowned modelling agency, EXOPA. Throughout the years she has graced the pages of international magazines and has been described as one of Ghana’s hottest exports. (Source Roselyn Ashkar)

Sherifa

Black skin models matter a lot and Sherifa was the iconic poster girl for this movement. She made a lasting impression on fashion insiders in 2019. She has worked with MTN Ghana, Printex Ghana, Ato Tetteh, AshantiMe, and others. She has walked for a number of runways including Accra Fashion Week, Style Lounge Platform, Glitz Africa Fashion Week and Accra Mall Fashion Weekend. (Source Sherifa)

Marilyn

She is a Fashion and Runway Model who has worked with a large number of photographers and designers. She has walked on Fashion Shows such as Riohsoriginate, Fashionconnectafrica, Glitz Africa Fashion Week, Accra Mall Fashion Weekend among others. (Source Marilyn)

Julee

She is a Professional fashion/editorial & commercial model who has worked with a number of photographers and designers. She is also the founder of @djouldeonline and @themodelprojectwithjulee (Source Julee)

Aisha Napari

Napari Aisha got tongues wagging over her Vogue feature in 2019, Mode magazine cover, an Essence 50th Anniversary editorial and plus a list of other very important modelling gigs. She’s currently based in South Africa and she’s killing it there too. (Source Aisha Napari)

Christel Kattenstroth

Christel who is signed onto Fuse Management has got the world’s attention with huge features including SSUNDAY.CO and Ekow Barnes Editorial, Obaasima which had its big debut on Instyle Magazine. She also worked with Christie Brown for their A/W 20 Lookbook. (Source Christel Kattenstroth)

These models in Ghana are the upcoming creme de la creme of the modelling in the industry. Though the names were not listed in any particular order, all of them are good at what they do. They are an inspiration to anyone who wants to get into the industry.