Wisdom Kaye
Nigerian-American model and influencer (2001)
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Wisdom Kaye (né Uduebor)[1] (born April 4, 2001) is a Nigerian-American model and social media influencer known for his fashion-related content.[2] Vogue has described him as "TikTok's best-dressed guy".[3]
April 4, 2001
- Model
- influencer
Wisdom Kaye | |
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| Born | Wisdom Uduebor April 4, 2001 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Education | Texas State University (dropped out) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Agencies | IMG Models (New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Milan) |
| TikTok information | |
| Page | |
| Followers | 14.2 million |
| Last updated: March 12, 2026 | |
Early life
Kaye was born in Nigeria and moved to Houston, Texas when he was four years old. He became interested in fashion in high school and was influenced by French fashion designer Hedi Slimane, who at the time was creative director of Yves Saint Laurent and is currently creative director of Celine.[4] Kaye attended Fulshear High School and later enrolled at Texas State University to study electrical engineering before dropping out.[5]
Career
Kaye was scouted by IMG Models through their social media team[6] and made his runway debut at Balmain Spring/Summer 2022 fashion show.[7] He has also worked with Dior, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, Coach New York, and Revlon.[5]
Kaye joined TikTok in January 2020 and went viral for his take on the "Vogue Challenge"; by July 2020, he had reached 2 million followers.[8] He also went viral for styling high-fashion outfits based on Marvel Cinematic Universe characters.[9] In December 2021, he was featured on Teen Vogue's 21 Under 21 list.[10] In 2023, he was featured in Forbes’s 30 Under 30.[11] As of March 2026, he currently has over 8.1 million followers on Instagram (@wisdm) and over 14.2 million TikTok (@wisdm8). In 2024, he attended the Met Gala, wearing Robert Wun.[12][13][14]
In July 2025, Kaye was included in Time magazine's inaugural "TIME 100 Creators" list, in the "Leaders" category, recognizing his fashion-focused TikTok content and broader influence across social media.[15] In January 2026, Kaye walked the runway for the Amiri Autumn-Winter 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week.[16]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Project Runway | Guest judge |
| Noah Beck Tries Things | Himself | |
| 2022 | Making the Cut | Judge |
| 2024 | OMG Fashun | Judge |