5. Bol Bol
Bol Manute Bol is an American professional basketball player with South Sudanese heritage. H is currently playing for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association on a two-way contract. He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks. He is a son of NBA legend the late Manute Bol.
Followers: 875,000
IG username: bolbol
Bol Bol
4. Nyakim Gatwech
Dubbed as the Queen of the Dark, Nyakim Gatwech, born on 27 January 1993 in Gambela, is an American model of South Sudanese descent. She has attracted attention for her dark skin colour and has achieved significant popularity on Instagram. Her networth estimated to be $9m.
South Sudanese American Model, Nyakim Gach Gatwech take shot for a magazine cover.
Followers: 928,000
IG username: queennyakimofficial
3. Adut Akech
Adut Akech is a 20-year-old South Sudanese-Australian model crowned as the model of the year 2019 and 2020 respectively. Born in South Sudan, she’s a former child refugee who spent the first eight years of her life in Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp before moving to Australia.
Adut Akech, South Sudanese Australia based model hits for a magazine cover photoshoot. Photo/supplied
Followers: 975,000
IG username: adutakech
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2. Nikki Thot
Nikki Perkins aka Nyakuoth Thot (born April 2, 1990, in Khartoum, Sudan) is a Sudanese model and social-media celebrity. She grew up in Australia and is a known face in the fashion industry, as she has modeled for several top-notch brands and designers. Married to popular Australian “YouTuber” Jamie Perkins, she is currently a full-time vlogger. Nikki is Duckie Thot’s elder sister.
Nikki Thot one of the most influential South Sudanese-Australian model born in Sudan. She is one of the of most influential South Sudanese-Australia youtuber and model.
Followers: 1,100,000
IG username: nikkithot
1. Duckie Thot
Nyadak “Duckie” Thot is an Australian model. She is the younger sister to Nikki Thot who is the 2nd on our list. Duckie made her runway debut at the Yeezy S/S 17 show is best known for being a face of Fenty Beauty as well as playing the lead role in the Alice in Wonderland-inspired 2018 Pirelli Calendar. She is currently the most popular South Sudan Instagram person.
Model Duckie Thot on the Importance of Representation in Fashion
Followers: 1,200,000
IG username: duckiethot
What do you think about these popular Instagrammers from South Sudan? You must be surprised by names that you did not expect to see on the list. Are there any people that you expect to be on the list but are not included? Let us know your thought in the comment below.