Nneka Ibeabuchi

About

Model, creative art director, and photographer also known as "AFRICANJAWN" who has been featured by TRASH MAG and New York Fashion Week. She founded a fashion photography studio called Buchifiles, and produced a "Beads and Braids" photo series which has been showcased by renowned news and media outlets including The New York Times, CNN Africa, and Debonair Afrik.

Before Fame

After casually posing for an informal photoshoot with a friend, she made the choice to become a serious creator in 2014. Her africanjawn Instagram account, which she launched in 2012, has grown to support over 180,000 followers.

Trivia

She was named the Model of the Month in October 2019 by Lola Chél. In 2024, she starred in an Afro Surrealist Neo Western short film called To End All Spells, which was featured at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival.

Family Life

She has featured her younger brother Chigozie in several of her photo and video posts. She also has an older sister. 

Associated With

She starred in the short film To End All Spells, which co-starred R&B singer and actor Jidenna Mobisson, and was narrated by screen actress Idara Victor.