Ayo was photographed exclusively for MODELS.com by Hanna Pallot, with styling by Veronica Ruggeri (assisted by Berivan Karaagac), art direction by Studio Emerald, hair & makeup by Jessica Nzeyimana Van Geersom.

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Name:
Ayo Hassan (@ayo.hassan)

Pronouns:
he/him

Agency:
New Madison (Paris), Brave Model Management (Milan), Elite London, Next Madrid, Rare Model Management (mother agency)

Age:
20

Height:
6’1″

Place of Origin:
Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria

Ethnic Origin:
Nigerian

Birthsign:
Scorpio


Did you always want to be a model? Tell us about how you were discovered.
Oh no! I never wanted to be a model before. The opportunity came, and I went for it. I was scouted in the night while I was walking home with my mom and my sister by a scout who works for my mother agency. When he approached me at first, I was a bit skeptical, but when I met with my mother agent Chuks, and began my development, I started to enjoy it.

Most memorable modeling experience so far?
Versace S/S 24, for sure! Also, my exclusive debut for Prada in June 2023 was quite memorable.

One song you have on repeat, and why?
Body and Soul by Joeboy. It gives me joy anytime I listen to the music!

What other passions do you have aside from modeling?
I love and am super passionate about football!

What is something you’ve always wanted to do/try?
I’d love to try farming – I want to own a fishpond someday.

What’s one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?
People would be surprised to find out that I was an intern at a furniture shop before I started modeling.

What change would you like to see in the world?
I would love to see the world as a peaceful and happy place – I always want the best for my family and the people around me.