GlennSamm

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GlennSamm
GlennSamm at Afrochella
Born
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]

Early life and education[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  • Africa (feat. Kamo Smash) [10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ghanaian model GlennSamm, friends fete kids on the street of Accra". Ghana Weekend. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Listen UP: GlennSamm features Kamo Smash on "Africa"". YFM Ghana. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Ghanaian models KvngsOfTheNewSchool feature in BBC documentary". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  4. ^ "GlennSamm: The 'Walking Artist' promoting indigenous fashion". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Meet Glenn Samm, the model promoting indigenous fashion". www.ghanaweb.com. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  6. ^ "Glenn Samm". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  7. ^ Amenyanyo, Gerrard-Israel (19 November 2019). "GlennSamm Wins YEA 2019 Fashion Personality of the Year". GBAfrica. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  8. ^ Dzokpo, Ike (9 January 2019). "Caveman Watches announces Fashion icon GlennSamm as brand ambassador". News Ghana. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  9. ^ Acquah, Edward (17 November 2019). "Glenn Samm: The 'Walking Artist' promoting indigenous fashion". Kasapa102.5FM. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  10. ^ "GlennSamm - Africa Ft. Kamo Smash(Prod. By FlipDaBeatz)". AaceHypez. 26 December 2019. Retrieved 13 December 2021.