GlennSamm

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GlennSamm
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GlennSamm at Afrochella
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Samuel Glenn Semakor

OccupationFashion model
Years active2013-present

Samuel Glenn Semakor, popularly known as GlennSamm, is a Ghanaian walking artiste and fashion model. [1] [2] After his appearance at the 2018 Afrochella Festival and the 2019 Chale Wote Festival, GlennSamm caught attention when he was featured in Vogue magazine and a BBC documentary. [3] [4]

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Early life and education

GlennSamm was born in Accra, schooled in Sogakofe Senior High School and Exopa Modelling School. [5] He further studied Graphic Design at IPMC College of Technology. He belongs to the Anlo Ewe people from Keta. [6]

Career

GlennSamm was named "Fashion Personality of the Year" in 2019 at the Youth Excellence Awards. [7] In 2019 he was appointed brand ambassador of Caveman watches. [8] He was featured in the Vogue Magazine and has also starred in music videos including New African Girl from Fuse ODG and Every Day from Manuel NonBada. [9]

Discography

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References

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