Born in 1990, Akintayo Ogunkoya, known professionally as Ty, is a Nigerian-born British model who trained as a materials engineer at Imperial College London before pursuing fashion full time.
Personal Details
Stage NameTy Ogunkoya
Real NameAkintayo Ogunkoya
NationalityNigerian-British
CountryNigeria
Based InLondon, United Kingdom
GenderMale
Height6 ft 1 in
OccupationFashion model
Known For
Signed to New York Model Management; opened Dior Homme in Paris; featured in Vogue Hommes International; campaigns and shows for Benetton, Versace, Etro and Hermes
He was signed by New York Model Management in 2008 and quickly became an exclusive at a Dior Homme show in Paris. He has walked for Versace, Etro, Belstaff and Hermes, and was one of the few African men featured in Vogue Hommes International.
Profile compiled from public sources.
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