I meet awesome guys from time to time and some of them leave amazing memories with me. Whenever that happens, it’s usually because that person has done inspiring stuff in their lives.
Jijo is a warm lady who is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is a well-traveled, visionary lady. If she’s not doing a shoot in Paris, she’s in Sweden for a business trip. She’s an exceptionally independent lady.
As a model, she has worked with many local fashion and lifestyle brands. These include Tminit Amaha Bridal Collection, Kaleb Design, Abyssinia Restaurant, Makeda Zekele, Ethiopian Clothings among others.
She is also passionate about campaigns geared towards a good cause. For example, during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, she visited Ivory Coast for an awareness project. She’s a real talent! Check out some of her work from her portfolio:
Interview conducted by @harunmomanyi. Harun is an accredited lifestyle and entertainment journalist, known for working with the likes of Yemi Alade, Vanessa Mdee, Sauti Sol, Eddy Kenzo, K.O and other big celebrities. You can check out more of his work at www.momanyiharun.com.