It has been a great two years for Nigerian models in South Africa. First off a slew of models get signed to South African modelling agencies, the newest of whom is Olamide Ogundele- she is already fronting campaigns and editorials there by the way. Then in October 2015, golden boy Toyin Oyeneye becomes the first Nigerian model to land a double cover of GQ Style South Africa, a feat he repeated in April 2016, becoming the first Nigerian model to land an editorial in Elle South Africa.
![Toyin in Rich Mnisi for Elle SA's 20th Issue.](http://style.partyjollof.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Toyin-3.jpg)
Now Kwen Akomaye has landed the coveted GQ Style SA cover spot for the magazine’s movement issue. This is his first international magazine cover,- he has covered Nigeria’s This Day Style,- and this should open him up to a myriad of new opportunities.
Two Nigerian models covering GQ Style SA is more than amazing, it’s a revolution, and we’re glad to see it happen. Kwen and Oyeneye made our list of top 50 names to watch in fashion and already the prophecies are self fulfilling.
Here are a few behind the scenes clips from the shoot explaining the editorial, and lots of Akomaye. Enjoy.