![]() “I spent my whole life and used my platform to help other people,” Olumide says.īorn in Edinburgh, Olumide was plunged into the dazzling, fast-moving world of fashion at the age of 15, when she was spotted on the street and scouted by Select Models - an internationally renowned agency.Īfter finishing secondary school, she went on to graduate in Communication and Mass Media, took a postgraduate degree in Film Studies, aged 21, and then a master’s degree in metaphysics. It’s perhaps a lesser-known fact that she has spent much of her career working on various charitable and social justice initiatives including Hospice Scotland and Climate Revolution she’s presently an ambassador for Fashion Targets alongside Kate Moss, Twiggy and Alan Carr. “I’d rather have nothing than be a hypocrite.” (Olumide Gallery) Olumide brought me into her world with seemingly no inhibitions which was, frankly, striking given all that she’s navigated in the past three years including death threats and career crises. While articulating her views on issues ranging from regional politics to social justice during our three-hour chat, Olumide regularly prefaced her points with generic interjections of ‘bro!’ and ‘sis!’, between warm laughter and a few tears too. Yet, as I recently sat across from the 35-year-old beauty on a winter’s afternoon, there were no airs and graces about her, despite this impressive resumé and tag as “ Scotland’s first Black supermodel”.ĭressed in casual jumper and a smile, kicking back in the comfort of her home, Olumide quickly began to talk passionately about community renovation projects in her local area and a recent trip to Nigeria where her parents were born. ![]() Having worked with some of the best designers including Gucci, and the recently departed Vivienne Westwood, the Briton has appeared in high-fashion publications like Vogue and Harpers Bazaar over a two-decade run, where she’s been lauded for star quality.įrom starring in productions, such as Rogue One: Star Wars, to her involvement in World Afro Day and launching her own gallery, Olumide is an accomplished master of several trades. ![]()
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