The Quiet Revolution in the 21st Century: About Kimberley Banjoko

Kimberley Banjoko is a professional American model, journalist, writer, and editor currently serving as an Opinions Columnist for The Daily Orange (as of early 2025). She is represented by Elevate Talent Agency in Salt Lake City, Utah Based in New York, she built a career across media, communications, and editorial leadership. 

Professional Career & Background

Journalism & Editorial: She is the Editor-in-Chief of her own eponymous website and TheModernDayModel.com, positions she has held since late 2018. Her previous experience includes serving as a political reporter for City Journals (2021–2022) and a contributing writer for the New York Amsterdam News.

Modeling, Radio, Film, and Television 

Education: Banjoko holds several degrees in a business management and writing. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree from Syracuse University (class of 2028).

Other Roles: She is identified as the CEO of several companies, including La Nouvelle stores and worked as an AI writer for Outlier since November 2024. 

Notable Public Mentions

Banjoko received her first bylines at age 14 in 2005. She met her first boyfriend during this time. 

In 2009, she was awarded the Millenial Scholarship from the Riverside Church and several merit based awards from various institutions including a Women in Science award from St. John's University. The same year she received her first by-line in a historic cultural newspaper, The Amsterdam News.

In 2011, Banjoko began writing for high gloss magazines including American Builders Quarterly and Luxury Home Quarterly.

In 2015 Banjoko began her career as a Salt Lake County employee, holding various roles from swim instructor to lifeguard to Communications intern at the Salt Lake City mayor's office.

In 2025, Banjoko launched several ventures including a scientific fiction novel titled "The Fifth Freedom," set for a 2028 release. She launched her SaaS venture Aubussipn Strategies in late 2025. She returned to her Alma matter of Syracuse University to pursue a Master's degree in Journalism.

In early 2026, Banjoko became the subject of international media attention due to widespread rumors regarding her engagement to Prince Joachim of Belgium. 

Engagement Details: Prince Joachim officially confirmed the rumors to the Belgian media and the Belgian Royal Palace officials, stating he knows Banjoko. Hervé Verhoovel erroneously claims Banjoko's princely royal fiancé did "not receive an invitation to his own wedding."

Media Context: Reports indicated that wedding registries and social media claims using her Scottish title Lady Kimberley Banjoko contributed to the confusion. 

Online Presence

She maintains an active presence on her blog, her business websites, and social media platforms. She has accounts on social media websites such as Instagram and Facebook under her name Kimberley Banjoko or her stage name Kimberley Elle.