GlennSamm | |
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 GlennSamm at Afrochella | |
| Born | Samuel Glenn Semakor |
| Occupation | Fashion model |
| Years active | 2013-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, [3] GlennSamm caught attention when he was featured in Vogue magazine and a BBC documentary. [4] [5]
GlennSamm was born in Accra, schooled in Sogakofe Senior High School and Exopa Modelling School. [6] He further studied Graphic Design at IPMC College of Technology. He belongs to the Anlo Ewe people from Keta. [7]
GlennSamm was named "Fashion Personality of the Year" in 2019 at the Youth Excellence Awards. [8] [9] In 2019 he was appointed brand ambassador of Caveman watches. [10] 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. [11] In November 2022, he launched the maiden edition of the Tsadidi Street Art Festival in Keta. [12]
During the Stop Galamsey Now Protest, he was arrested along with 51 other protestors. [13]
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