Gideon Akwasi Wiafe (born July 22, 1990) also known as Nana Kwasi Wiafe is a Ghanaian international fashion model, stylist and creative director. He is the founder of ThouArtKwasi, a high fashion styling brand that seeks to create high end fashion editorial looks and esthetics that reflects the stories of individuals and brands in Ghana and other African countries.[1]
Nana Kwasi Wiafe | |
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 Portrait of Nana Kwasi Wiafe | |
| Born | Gideon Akwasi Wiafe July 22, 1990 Accra, Ghana |
| Occupation(s) | Creative director, Stylist, Model, Founder Very Ghanaian |
| Years active | 2016 – present |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
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| Website | Official website |
Early life and education edit
He had his education at Data Link University College in Tema, Ghana.
Career edit
Nana Kwasi got his first break when he was photographed by Ghanaian American based Photographer/Creative Director Joshua Kissi & Ghanaian Visual artists Prince Gyasi. He has been featured in both international and local publications like Vogue,[2] CNN Africa, BET International, Afropunk,[3] Nowness, Art News Africa, Okay Africa, Debonair Afrik, Nataal Media,[4] Sunday Times S.A and M Le Magazine Du Monde.[5]
Nana Kwasi featured in both international and local music videos for Sarkodie,[6] Serious Klein,[7] M.anifest[8] and Tneeya. He has worked with a wide range of photographers Joshua Kissi, Trevor Stuurman, Prince Gyasi, Travys Owen, Iseeadifferentyou, Justice Mukheli, Kyle Weeks, Francis Kokoroko and others.[9] Also Nana Kwasi has worked with fashion brands like Ozward Boateng, Diesel, Maxhosa, Vlisco, Studio189, Chusuwannapha, Marianne Fassler, Kente Gentleman, Loza Malèmbho and Jermain Bleu.[10]
Nana Kwasi Wiafe is founder and CEO of Ghanaian brand Very Ghanaian.
Styling edit
Nana Kwasi worked as a style contributor for Beyoncé's visual album Black Is King.[11] He was one of the stylists for music Already by Beyoncé which featured Shatta Wale.[12][13]
He also has worked as stylists for a few music productions Fancy by Amaarae and Guda by Ayat which won an award for Best Overall Music Video at the 4Syte Music Video Awards.[14]
Charity works edit
Nana Kwasi Wiafe is involved with charitable causes, He is a member of a charity foundation called Spread The Love Ghana for the past four years, for which he helps to support the homeless and kids in the city and countryside.
References edit
- ^ "Meet the cultural ambassadors of African style". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ evamariewüstvestergaard (2018-08-09). "Ghanaian 'Street Style Paradise' in Vogue". evamariewustvestergaard. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ "CONTROL: IDENTITY, POWER AND RESISTANCE". AFROPUNK. 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ "Sika Futuro". nataal.com. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ "NEW SCHOOL : Top 12 Ghanaian Models To Watch in 2018". Debonair Afrik. 2018-01-29. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ "Overdose Archives". Ghana Music. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ "Watch a new short film starring Ghanaian-German rapper Serious Klein". The FADER. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ "M.anifest's New Video For "Me Ne Woa" Will Brighten Your Day". OkayAfrica. 2018-03-29. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ "BRITISH ACTRESS MICHAELA COEL AND GHANAIAN MODEL NANA KWASI WIAFE STUN IN AN ENCHANTING SENSUAL EDITORIAL". LYFE REPUBLIC. 2018-05-11. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ "First Look: Kente Gentlemen's Latest Collection, 'Sodade', is a Vivid Ode to Emotion". OkayAfrica. 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ "List Of All Ghanaian Creatives On Beyonce's Black Is King And Their Contributions". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ Amoh, Emmanuel Kwame (2020-08-08). "Beyoncé's horn not 'demonic'". 3NEWS. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ "Ghanaian stylist Nana Kwasi Wiafe talks working on Beyoncé & Shatta Wale's 'Already' video". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ Scaro, V. J. "Ayat's 'Guda' Wins Overall Best Video at 4Syte TV Music Video Awards 2019". Ameyaw Debrah. Retrieved 2020-10-26.