Day after Day, the influence, and power of Instagram persists in its growth, and so does the Black man’s impact on culture and style. Having said that, it feels just right to celebrate a list of seven most stylish men of African descent, doing justice to style and swag on Instagram. This list was compiled in no particular order.
The billion brand as he is referred to on Instagram is a celebrity fashion stylist with a follower base of 14.7k. He, however, is a bundle of talent as he is a model, host, celebrity media correspondent, graphic artist and brand manager for @clavonwear all of which reflects his impeccable attention to detail.
The combo of great fashion taste and a physically fit body makes for a very stylish young man; Jason Boateng fits this description. He is a designer, TV style expert and Fashion Creative Director. So for those days when you’re on the fence about what you’re wearing, take a look at Jason’s Instagram page, and do you, bruh.
When it comes to the suit and tie look, no one does it better than Steven Onoja. His Instagram profile is a constant stream of inspiration for those guys who desire to fit the song ‘Classic Man’ by Jidenna.
Ray Hushpuppi, a Nigerian based in Malaysia who is expensively stylish and doesn’t mind a showing off. His style is for every young guy who is not afraid to come out of his comfort zone to be today a classy man and the other day a young man filled with swag. Although Ray claims no style affiliated job or platform, but his effortless styles has earned him a following of more than 69k on Instagram.
Denola Adeetun is a model, blogger, fashion enthusiast and Men’s Style Guide. He is said to have brought Men’s Fashion to Life in Africa, thereby creating a niche for himself in the fashion industry.
He refers to himself as a style influencer and oh yeah he is! Not only does he have incredibly fine taste in style but he sure is in touch with is fitness side. Don’t get me started about his dreads, oh boy he got style.
Putting aside his musical career which is a huge success, Pharrell William is regarded as a style icon. He was named 2005’s Best Dressed Man in the World by Esquire magazine, and he is still running the stylish game even better at 40+. He rocks anything effortlessly well from that well-tailored tux to the simple white tee and jeans.
There’s this other guy too, CLS. Think his username is @iamcls