In August 2025, a young boy now known as Prince Charles was spotted by a modeling agent on the streets of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. There was no casting call or audition notice. What stood out was his presence, beautiful face, charisma, and height.
How Prince Charles Was Discovered
The discovery came through FS Model Management, whose TikTok account, @kimb3lsn, had become known for spotlighting raw, unconventional talent. With the intention of scouting him, the agent shared a video clip of the boy, asking TikTok to help in the search for him.
“I was on my way home when I saw this beautiful boy. I tried to approach him, but it wasn’t possible, and I didn’t get any contact from him, so I posted his video on TikTok, and you guys helped me find him,” he said. 
Prince Charles was identified, contacted, and soon after flown to Lagos to begin professional training. What followed were months of preparation away from the spotlight.
In Lagos, Prince Charles was introduced to the discipline behind high fashion. He was taught posture, runway walking, confidence, and camera awareness. After which, polaroids were taken and submitted to international modeling agencies.
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Prince Charles’ journey is not an overnight transformation but an intentional effort to introduce more African faces to the global modeling world—an industry that rarely gives room for error, especially for new African faces.
Prince Charles’ Runway Debut
By January 2026, we saw that preparation pay off. He made his runway debut for Louis Vuitton, one of the most influential fashion houses in the world and has also walked for Dior and Miharaya Suhiro. This is such a huge deal, as many models audition but very few are cast to walk the runway, even the already established ones.
His story speaks to more than personal success. It spotlights the role African modeling agencies play in connecting local talents with global platforms, as well as the importance of mentorship when turning visibility into opportunity.
We live in an era where discovery can begin online but must be sustained offline, behind the scenes.
Across the African continent, talent exists long before access does. Stories like this remind us that with the right eyes, the right guidance, and intentional investment, African youths can move from overlooked spaces into global conversations as professionals.
For Prince Charles, it began in Port Harcourt. For the rest of the continent, it is a loud reminder that the world is constantly watching.
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