Jak was photographed exclusively for MODELS.com by Roberto Cifuentes, with creative direction and styling by Calvin Nymon (assisted by Amany Gogo), production by The Corner Collective, and hair by Sacha Mass. Big thanks to Hakim & Sala Prod Paris.
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Name:
Jakman
Agency:
IMG Paris, Let It Go Management
Age:
23
Height:
6’1″
Place of Origin:
Paris, France
Ethnic Origin:
½ Senegalese ½ Guinea Bissau
Birthsign:
Scorpio
Instagram:
@jakman_
How discovered:
On the street.
Best modeling experience so far?
I have a CELINE hat in my name.
Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
I am obsessed with East African culture. And I am preparing my next art exhibition in Paris, which will take place in May.
How do you want to make an impact in the world?
I want to be a role model for the black community, I want them to be even more proud to be black.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Don’t forget your dream.