AJ

Height: 6'1"/186 Chest: 36/91 Waist: 30/76 Shoe: 9.5/43 Hair: black Eyes: black

AJ is represented by Select Models London. To see his book click here.

When did you start modelling?

I started modelling when i was a toddler, so i have been doing it for a while.

How did you get scouted?

I didn’t get scouted,but because i have been doing it since young my kids agent sue helped me out so much by sending me to select.

Who are the models you aspire(d) to?

I don’t really have aspire to be like any model i have a lot of respect for a lot of models.

In an industry based on appearances, how do you handle negative comments and rejection?

I never take notice of any negative comments i receive but i think its because of the way i was brought up and was taught from all my family members.

From your perspective, how do you think the fashion industry can improve?

I think that they should look at people of all colours and size which i think they are starting to do, because i think if you ask anyone to describe a model they will all describe the same type of person but it shouldn’t be like that.

What’s your favourite project/shoot you’ve done so far?

I don’t think i can pick a single one but one of my favourites were a recent one i did with JWA x moncler which was fun, also pull and bear.

Tell us something we wouldn’t know by looking at your portfolio?

Not a lot of people think i’m Nigerian when they look at me so i think that is something people don’t expect, i also play football at a good level.

What’s your favourite feature?

My favourite feature is probably my eyes because i don’t think a lot of people have my eye shape so i think its some what unique.

What’s you motto in life.

My motto is never give up because i feel like you dont do yourself justice when you give up no matter what situation you are in because there is always someone in a worst situation than you.

You can follow AJ on Instagram @jay.brw

Photos by Dimitris Theocharis