Forget Paris, New York and Milan, some of the sexiest male models are right here in South Africa! With jaws that can cut glass to abs that just won't quit, these men are the definition of gorgeous. If you are having a bad day, looking at this display of eye candy will surely put a spring in your step.
We searched the top modelling agencies tirelessly to find the sexiest, most delectable male models for you to enjoy. Straight from their Instagram we give you the hottest SA male models ever.
Top South African Male Models
Below, we’ve hand-picked several male models who are breaking boundaries and runways:
- Braden Wobbe
- Matt Giesler
- Morgan Gooddall
- Daniel Joao
- Isaac Obo
- Luc De la Motte
- Nic Pletts
- Marcel Snyman
Here are some more male models who are making waves in the industry:
- Ferreira: Has been featured in Joe’s Jeans and Pyer Moss Campaigns. He’s been seen in Paper and King Kong Magazine editorials and he’s hit runways for The Blonds, Carlos Campos and Rideau.
- This heartthrob is both a footballer and model. He is one of the most sought after men in the industry. After becoming the face of Burberry in 2011, his career took off. He’s modeled for American Eagle, Gap, Espirit, Forever 21, H&M, Moschino, Dolce and Gabbana, Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger to name a few.
- Adonis Bosso: Years ago, “It boy” Bosso was signed on the spot the same day he escorted his girlfriend to an agency. He is a fixture with one of the most notable brands in the industry: Dolce & Gabbana. What’s most refreshing about this model is his recognition of the need for diversity in his industry. You can spot him in the Rihanna Takes Flight Harper’s Bazaar editorial. He’s also walked for streetwear brand Hood By Air and for Jeremy Scott. More recently, you can catch him in Theory, Levis, John Elliott, Express and Ikiré Jones campaigns.
- To describe this model as tall, dark and handsome would be an understatement. His bone structure and skin are the stuff dreams are made of.
- Hamid Onifade: Has hit runways for Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis, Banana Republic, and John Elliott + Co.
- I implore you to get familiar with this model because he is literally everywhere! He has walked in shows for Michael Kors, Commes des Garcons, MSGM, Zegna, Kenzo, Margiela, Fendi, Missoni, Ferragamo, Marni and Hermes. He’s also been in campaigns for Gucci, Balmain, Barneys and Benetton.
- Agencies: St. This model oozes “Black Boy Joy” and is a newcomer to the industry. His resume already includes walking for Gucci and a Pacsun feature.
- This Calvin Klein muse, artist, photographer and model has always had an interest in sports and art. It comes as no surprise that his career has gone as far as it has.
- Cabral: Is a man with a 16 year career under his belt. He’s been the face of Benetton and an Alexander Wang/Puma collection and walked for Ozwald Boateng and Dries Van Noten. Mario Testino has shot with him on a number of occasions. Few are the brands he hasn’t worked with.
- Ty: Is another model who was placed on the map by a Benetton campaign. He is distinguished by his cat-like green eyes and messy afro.
- Despite being a newcomer on the scene, this model has already walked for Fenty, Louis Vuitton, Coach, Theory, Y-3, Lanvin, Fendi, JW Anderson and Comme des Garçons. He’s been in an Adidas lookbook, as well.
- This South Korean model is regarded as the first black model to walk on runways in his country. This didn’t come easy and neither has being biracial in a nation like the one he was born in.
Male models have never been as popular as their female counterparts. We can all name African female models at the drop of a hat - from Adut Akech to Duckie Thot to Mayowa Nicholas - however, we would struggle with the names of male models.
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By the time he was 23-years-old in 2018, Hamid Onifade was already the face of some of the biggest brands including Nordstrom. He has walked the runway for the likes of Ralph Lauren, Philipp Plein, Ports1961 and has also done campaigns for LEVI’S, Zara, JCrew and H&M.
With his mother agency as Bananas Models in Paris, 21-year-old Bakay Diaby is also signed with Next New York, Why Not Model Management, Milan; Milk Management, London and Trend Model Management, Barcelona.
Seeing as he was being scouted as a teen, Adonis Bosso has gone on to walk for Zara Man, Prabal Gurung, Topshop, Woolmark, H&M amongst others.
Davidson Obennebo was scouted on Instagram by his mother agency in Lagos, Beth Model Management Africa. At the age of 20 in 2016, he made history by becoming the first-ever model of colour to win the World Final of the Elite Model Look competition.
Winner of the 2014 Aquafina Elite Model Look Nigeria, Victor Ndigwe made history as the first Nigerian male model to make an appearance at all the major fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris.
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Born in Nigeria in 1990 before emigrating to Europe, Ty, as he is popularly called, is signed with London’s Premier Model Management. Since his runway debut for Dior Hommes when he was just 18, Ty has since gone on to model for Benetton, Versace, Etro, Hermes, DKNY and others.
Toyin Oyeneye, who is currently signed with Kult Models South Africa, started modelling in 2012 at Arise Fashion Week. The 23-year-old has since worked with some of the biggest in fashion; from Adidas to Ackermans, Spree to Nivea Men.
The 21-year-old Senegalese-American model who is signed on to DNA models was discovered in 2016 and rose to critical acclaim in modelling in 2017.
LA-based Cheikh Tall who started modelling with his brother’s fashion brand was scouted on Instagram for the Gucci Cruise 2018 show and went on to book other top shows, including Fendi and Ermenegildo Zegna in the same year. In 2018, The New York Times featured him as one to watch!
Born in Paris on May 8 1987, David Agbodji lived for 10 years in Moscow before moving to New York. In 2008, David signed with Re: Quest Management in New York and went on to be signed with Success Models Paris, Elite Toronto, Click LA, I Love Models Milan, Next London, Unique, Copenhagen and Sight Management Studio Barcelona.
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The Mzanzi men’s style is so unique that it is simply incomparable to any other country.
It’s clear that Trevor Stuurman expresses his art through his fashion as well. His classic gentlemanly style is always impeccably fitted and it’s clear he pays attention to the finer details.
We love that androgynous wear is becoming increasingly popular these days. And nobody does it quite like Lasizwe.
Whether it’s on or off-screen, Nicolas Van Graan is one male model that is always looking fabulous and fresh. He is often photographed in both avant-garde and street style clothing. Streetstyle with a dash of luxury - just the way we like it!
DJ Maphorisa has a unique style that has us in awe.
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Twenty Model Management
Twenty Model Management was founded in Cape Town in 2005 by former model Robin Fryer. Robin began his career in 1993 and was later represented by Ford in New York, Marilyn Gaultier in Paris, and Why Not in Milan.
In his two-decade long career, Robin has appeared in over 100 television commercials, on the cover of the launch edition of Elle Man South Africa and in the pages of L'uomo Vogue, British Esquire, American GQ, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan.
He has shared the runway with Naomi Campbell, Markus Schenkenberg and Mark Vanderloo in shows in Milan and Paris for Versace, Missoni, Fendi and Claude Montana and has shot with world renowned photographers Bruce Weber, Gary Gross, Bruno Juminer, Peggy Sirota, Mike Penn and Friedman Haus - most notably, the Christian Dior campaign alongside former supermodel Berry Smither.
In 2005 Robin put his extensive experience to good use by starting his own agency in Cape Town. Twenty Model Management was inspired by the need to offer a more transparent and ‘open-door’ policy to his contemporaries.
The agency now represents models both locally and internationally and works with a number of global partner agencies to support and nurture models careers internationally.
Our high fashion clients include Gucci, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Balmain and Vogue amongst others, and we’ve provided talent for high-end commercials for Mercedes, Sprite, Heineken, Samsung, Apple and The One & Only to name a few.
Our models regularly appear in London, Paris and Milan shows and have high ranking status on models.com.
