Keisha Omilana
American model, entrepreneur, and princess consort of the Yoruba House.
Keisha Omilana is an American model and entrepreneur who owns SAXS Magazine. She was the first African-American woman to appear in three consecutive Pantene commercials and later became the face of an international campaign for the brand. She is also an Oloori (princess consort) of the Yoruba House of Arigbabuowo in Nigeria through her marriage.
Quick Facts
- Honorific prefix
- Oloori
- Birth name
- Keisha Bolden
- Born
- 8 March 1986
- Birthplace
- Inglewood, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Model
- Media Executive
- Entrepreneur
- Spouse
- Omoba Adekunle Adebayo Omilana, 28 January 2006
- Children
- 2
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Career
Omilana began her career in New York City as a model, booking campaigns for L'Oreal, Maybelline, Boden, Revlon, CoverGirl, and Pantene. She made history as the first African-American woman to appear in three consecutive Pantene commercials, and also featured in one of the brand's international ads. She has also walked the runway at New York Fashion Week. In 2010, designer Maggie Norris dressed Omilana and Sarah Bradford for a joint exhibition called An Evening of New York Couture.
After moving to London, Omilana kept modeling and appeared alongside her daughter in a Mocha Magazine editorial. She launched A Crown of Curls in 2017, a hair care line aimed at families with mixed-race children. In 2021, her family was the subject of an episode in the second season of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. She founded SAXS Magazine in 2023, an online publication covering royalty, fashion, and entertainment.
Personal life
Keisha Omilana met her husband, Omoba Adekunle Adebayo Omilana, in 2004 outside a New York City hotel. They wed on January 28, 2006, and she only discovered he was a prince after their engagement. The couple have two children, Omoba Adediran King Omilana and Omoba Adediora Isabella Nicole Omilana, and have lived in New York City, Cyprus, Dubai, and London; they currently reside in Valencia, Spain. Her husband's son from an earlier relationship is YouTuber Niko Omilana. In August 2024, Keisha and her husband attended the wedding ceremonies of Princess Martha Louise of Norway and Durek Verrett in Norway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Keisha Omilana born?
Keisha Omilana was born on 8 March 1986 in Inglewood, California, U.S.
What does Keisha Omilana do?
Keisha Omilana is a model, Media Executive and entrepreneur.
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