In celebration of Black History Month, Models1 teamed up with photographer Reuben Yamak, stylist Bethan Dadson, hairstylist Britini Campbell & makeup artist Lara Nasamu to bring so Black ★ Star! to life.

Reuben Yamak is a 22-year-old photographer based in London. In this project, he set out to recreate the vivid colours and rich textures that defined his memories of growing up in Ghana. Through a striking interplay of deep skin tones and distinctive styling, his work celebrates both heritage and individuality.

Bethan Dadson is a London-based stylist and fashion director. This editorial was created to celebrate African and Caribbean heritage through hair, fabric, and texture—showcasing Blackness beyond stereotypes. Drawing inspiration from Pan-Africanism and her Ghanaian and Dominican roots, the work highlights power, individuality, and the richness of culture as seen through a self-defined lens.

Britini Campbell is a Jamaican-born, multi-faceted artist who has been living and creating in London for the past eight years.
Her work is inspired by the iconic Black hair posters that once hung in her mother’s and aunties’ salons, combined with traditional African hair practices—using braids and twists to express identity, status, and the natural defiance of gravity in Black hair.
Each style she creates serves as a tribute to Black hair as a crown, a statement, and a story.

CREDITS

Photography & Co-Creative Direction Reuben Yamak

Producer, Co-Creative Director & Styling Bethan Dadson

Hairstylist Britini Campbell

Makeup Artist Lara Nasamu

Styling Assistant Tolu Olaf