Bukayo Saka standing behind the podium holding the 2026 Socrates Award plaque at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.
Bukayo Saka addresses the audience after receiving the Socrates Award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Bukayo Saka dressed in a black-tie suit clapping at the microphone stand after receiving the Socrates Award at the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Bukayo Saka acknowledges applause at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.
Burna Boy shaking hands with Bukayo Saka on stage at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Burna Boy congratulates Bukayo Saka on stage after presenting him with the Socrates Award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
Bukayo Saka reading his speech at the podium with a background screen showing his charity work in Nigeria.
Bukayo Saka speaks at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony with visuals of his medical charity initiatives in Nigeria displayed behind him.
Burna Boy shaking hands with Bukayo Saka at the podium during the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.
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Burna Boy shaking hands with Bukayo Saka at the podium during the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.
Burna Boy shakes hands with Bukayo Saka at the podium during the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet. Photo Credit:
Bukayo Saka standing behind the podium holding the 2026 Socrates Award plaque at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.
Bukayo Saka standing behind the podium holding the 2026 Socrates Award plaque at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.
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Osas Okonyon wearing a red long-sleeve outfit on phone nominated for Best Young Promising Actor in Evi at AMAA 2026.
Osas Okonyon earns a Best Young/Promising Actor nomination for her role in Evi at the 2026 Africa Movie Academy Awards. Photo Credit: Osas Okonyon/Instagram
Solange Omon strutting down the Victoria's Secret runway holding a bronze metallic fabric train.
Solange Omon walking the runway in illuminated wings and a sweeping metallic train at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Photo Credit:
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Solange Omon with fellow Angels Among Us top 3 finalists Andreína Martínez and Tatyana Tinsley. Photo Credit: Solange Omon/Instagram
As she walked down the glossy black runway, she held the edges of her metallic train, letting the lightweight fabric float behind her as she moved. Midway through her walk, she turned toward the cameras with a warm smile, twirled gracefully on the catwalk, and gestured to the audience before stepping back up the stage.
Her milestone victory marks a significant moment for African representation in global fashion, showing how a young woman from Central Africa went from community work to one of the most recognised runways in the world.
Solange Omon backstage in illuminated golden wings and a contrast lace lingerie set.
Solange Omon backstage at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles after earning her Angel wings. Photo Credit: Solange Omon/Instagram