SwankyJerry is a celebrity stylist, reality television star, designer, and image consultant from Nigeria. His appearance on the new Netflix reality show “Young, Famous, and African” made him famous.
Jeremiah Ogbodo is Swankyjerry’s full name. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on July 4, 1991. The famous stylist hasn’t divulged much about his parents or siblings, although he has stated that he lost his father when he was a child.
SwankyJerry received his elementary and secondary school in Lagos State, although being from Eastern Nigeria. He received his WAEC Certificate in 2009 from Command Day Secondary School in Oshodi, Lagos State.
He then went on to the University of Lagos, where he earned a Business Administration degree. Later, he received professional styling training at New York’s School of Style.
SwankyJerry’s Career!
Swanky’s passion for fashion began when he and his family were travelling from place to city. He claimed that when it came to fashion, he was the go-to man and that his family and friends would seek his advice on what they wore and wanted to wear before going out.
He also discussed how, after his father died, socialising became a coping technique for him, and how this helped him become the well-known stylist he is today.
SwankyJerry began his professional career in 2012 when he launched his fashion label “Swanky Signatures and Styling.”
He had previously worked on the island as a public relations agent for various cosmetic companies, clubs, hotels, and other small enterprises.
After styling prominent musician Davido for the music video shoot of his 2012 single “All Of You” in New York, he got his big break.
During the shoot and following the video’s release, he became a viral sensation in Nigeria and the United States.
Tonto Dikeh, a Nigerian actress, has hired SwankyJerry as her personal stylist. Davido, 2face Idibia, Juliet Ibrahim, Mercy Eke, Dbanj, Rita Dominic, and a slew of other celebrities have been styled by him.
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was also dressed for an interactive session he held with entertainers while campaigning for a second term in office.
SwankyJerry’s Personal Life!
SwankyJerry is not married and does not have a wife at the time of authoring this essay. However, on May 24, 2018, the stylist is alleged to have proposed to his girlfriend in London.
His coworker, Yvonne Nwosu, CEO of Yvonne Couture, posted pictures of his engagement on Instagram. Swankyjerry’s girlfriend, on the other hand, is unknown because he rarely speaks about her. There are also rumours that the announcement of the proposal is a ruse.
Children of SwankyJerry!
SwankyJerry does not have any children as of March 2022. The top stylist is still single, and it’s likely that he’ll put off having children until he marries.
SwankyJerry’s net worth!
Swankyjerry is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most prominent and sought-after stylists of his generation.
He was named to Forbes Africa’s annual “30 under 30” list, which included 30 young African entrepreneurs and leaders.
SwankyJerry’s net worth is estimated to be $220 million by DNB Stories Africa in 2021.
SwankyJerry’s Sexuality!
SwankyJerry has been accused of being gay in the Nigerian media on several occasions, according to his lifestyle and demeanour. However, the celebrity stylist has never addressed these rumours directly, and they remain unsubstantiated.
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