Top 5 Models to Watch in 2021

Jamal Bilal
2 min readMar 14, 2021

#5

Jada Everon

Instagram @jadaamor

Jada has worked with credentialed photographers, has a passion for film making and recently partnered with Fashion Nova as a brand ambassador. She is a self proclaimed influencer with millions of YouTube views. She owns her own clothing line and creates health recipes that can be found on Instagram @jadasrecipe !

#4

Jade Thomas

Instagram @mixedbarbie_0

Dancer & model. Learning dance since she was three years old; she is trained in ballet, jazz, hop-hop and heels as well. Thus, modeling she has gotten into within the last three years when brands have reached out for opportunities. She’s worked with Sacramento kings, Official, Luxxi Nails, Stickyicky & Co, Fashion Nova, and many other brands!

#3

Gloria Nnaji

Instagram: @africanglow

Gloria received worldwide notoriety in 2017 after being published on the main page of Yahoo News’ Lifestyle section for an excellent modeling photo that went viral organically. From then on she has been featured on Thisis50.com, Essence, and so many more magazine, publications and brands!

#2

Tondalaya Smith

Instagram: @tondalaya_

Tondalaya is a Model, Business Owner, Marketing Strategist and ASU Marketing & Fashion Design Alumna. Her credits include: Fashion Week Paris, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York. She has most recently appeared in music videos with Young Thug & Ty Dolla Sign to say the least!

#1

Blakely Dolphus

Instagram: @blakelyashton

Blakely is a model from Fresno CA who has worked with world renowned brands. You may have seen her face in your local target near the cosmetics section or on a commercial for Cover Girl. She is also known in Los Angeles for modeling The Marathon clothing in the original commercials for the late Nipsey Hussle.

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Jamal Bilal

Howard University Alumni / Writer / Artist /Cultural Critic