It’s official! Nigeria’s Mayowa Nicholas will be a part of the cast for Victoria’s Secret 2024 Fashion Show.
The top lingerie brand shared the news via their Instagram page with the caption: We’re excited to announce @mayowanicholas will officially be hitting the runway as a part of the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
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Speaking on her return to the runway in an exclusive interview with Victoria Secret, she revealed she was excited and was looking forward to everything the show represents especially the backstage vibes with other girls.
In her words: For me, it’s all about hanging out with the incredible women backstage. One of the coolest parts of fashion shows is the backstage vibe with the girls—it’s like a sisterhood. And of course, I’m super excited about the glam, the wings, and honestly, just everything!”
Nicholas made her debut on Victoria’s Secret Runaway in 2018 becoming the second Nigerian after Oluchi Orlandi to walk in the prestigious and most coveted fashion show in history.
Just four years into her career, the 26-year-old is also the first Nigerian model to star in campaigns for luxury brands, Dolce & Gabbana, Saint Laurent, and Calvin Klein.
Born on 22 May 1998, she was a finalist in the 2014 Elite Model Look contest along with Italian model Greta Varlese.
She is currently ranked as one of the Top 50 models on Models.com.