Jordan Oguntayo, a young model, has gotten the recognition many of his fans believe he deserves after years of tenacity in the modelling industry – he was listed in the annual Forbes 30 under 30 list.
Forbes’ annual Under 30 Europe list was just released in its eighth edition – the exclusive list recognizes young founders, leaders, and entrepreneurs who make an impact and effect change in Europe with their exceptional achievements.
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Youngest in the Forbes list
Despite the fact that the average age of participants and selected finalists in Forbes 30 under 30 is around 27 years old, Jordan Oguntayo astounded the audience with his presence in the Arts & Culture section. According to Forbes, he is the youngest person on the list, and the majority of the competitors are over the age of 25.
This young model has worked hard since he was seven years old to advance in his profession and achieve his goal of being the most booked. Although this may appear to be impossible, Jordan went above and beyond to make it happen.
The now 14-year-old has worked with numerous well-known brands and is no stranger to the industry. His portfolio includes Dior, Moncler, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Primark.
Since 2018, this Nigerian child model has been one of the brand’s notable faces, and he is working to make a name for himself in the industry. To put it mildly, he has had a wild ride in the business.
Jordan’s recent travels to Berlin, Budapest, Coruna, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Sophia boosted his career as well. His perseverance drew the attention of more brands, including Harrods, Ted Baker, Massimo Dutti, Next, and Milk Magazine.
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About Jordan Oguntayo
Jordan was born in January 2009 and currently resides in the United Kingdom. He is an English-Nigerian model who began modelling in 2018.
Oguntayo is one of the most successful child models in the world at the age of 14, and she is making waves in the modelling industry. The Nigerian-British model has accomplished more in his short career than most people do in their entire lives as evidenced by his position in such an exclusive list, so Forbes Under 30 Europe has chosen to honour him.
He began his modelling career at the age of seven, working for Burberry, a major name in the fashion industry. Since then, he has worked with many of the world’s most prestigious fashion houses, including Dior, Calvin Klein, Moncler, Tommy Hilfiger, and Primark.
Oguntayo is distinguished not only by his impressive resume. He has also become an inspiration to children of colour all over the world, demonstrating that anything is possible with hard work and determination.