By Kimani Judy, Contributor
As one of the finest models Kenya has ever produced, Olivia Sang is representing the country very well.
The passionate professional model dished out on her success journey, which has seen her getting signed to Boss Models, a leading model management agency in South Africa. She has also appeared in reputable magazine publications, including Essence, Marie Claire South Africa, and True Love East Africa.
Ladies and gentlemen meet Malaika Firth, the Kenyan-born top model who has been wowing the Internet with her astonishing beauty.
Many of you may not know her but you’re about to start paying attention because she is putting Kenya on the global map.
Born and bred in the coastal region till the age of 7 until she relocated with her family to London, Malaika would never have thought in her wildest dream that she would become a supermodel until she was encouraged by her mother to try it out. And so her journey to stardom began at 17 when she was signed after only one casting by Premier Modeling Management, a UK based modeling agency.
The highlight of her promising career was when she was picked as the face of Prada, making her the second black girl after Naomi Campbell to become the face of the world-acclaimed brand. She has since graced runways for famous designers like Burberry, Jean-PaulGautier, Dolce and Gabbana, Valentino, Kenzo, Victoria Secrets, Marc Jobs…the sky is the limit for Malaika.
Malaika has in the past talked about being bi-racial and takes pride in being both white and black. On being compared to supermodel Naomi Campbell, Malaika said that she was amazed and honored but also wanted to build her own name and image. Growing up as a shy kid in the East London, Malaika spoke about how modeling has helped her become more confident around people. We wish her nothing but success in her modeling career.
Here are her 10 most iconic moments on the runway:
Dolce and Gabbana is just among the big names that are on Malaika’s modeling CV. This beauty is truly representing the Kenyan talent on the runway and here, she rocked this Purple and pansies “Enchanted Sicily Collection” by Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2014/Winter 2015 Milan Fashion Week, Italy.
When Malaika is not busy being a supermodel she still pulls off her A game with this off-duty looks, talk about being a model and having a sense of style.
Malaika Firth has been featured in several campaigns – think of IVY PARK and Marc Jobs – her major one being the Prada one that led to a lot of people comparing her to Naomi Campell, as she was the first black model to be featured after nearly two decades. Here Malaika does a pajama campaign.
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The main aim is to tap into the burgeoning Chinese fashion economy. The event took place at the Mercedes Benz arena. The theme was pink, glitter and more pink, focusing on sportswear and nightwear.
The occasion was one of its kind. Usual models like Gigi Hadid, Behati Presloo and Kendall Jenner were nowhere to be seen and a lot of new faces were spotted and more importantly plenty of melanin was served.
The inclusion of black models in the show speaks volumes to young black girls all over the world who feel that some jobs or dreams are not achievable. Here’s a quick summary of the black models that owned the runway and are on their way to being angels.
She started her modeling at age 19, when she was scouted at a mall in Kansas City, Missouri. Her family had relocated to the USA from South Sudan when she was just a child.
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Grace has a number of agencies representing her i.e. New York (The Lions), Paris (Oui management), London (Core Artist Management) etc. Bol is all the black girl magic we needed and so much more for the Victoria Secret.
The Tanzanian model joined the list of the few African models that have made it to Victoria Secret Fashion Show. She has worked with various agencies in New York (Women Management), London (Elite London), Paris (Women Management) etc., since the tender age of 15, before finally strutting the Victoria Secret runway.
Amilna has already made her mark in the fashion world at only 18 years, by walking for one of the world’s biggest and exclusive fashion house. The beauty hails from Angola, and was discovered at 14 years when she starred in elite model look contest and won the competition in Luanda, Angola. She has worked with other agencies apart from Elite Paris, Elite London i.e. The Society Management New York.
The first time I got to know Fawwie Sol was during Coke Studio Season III. I was drawn to her aura; her eclectic approach towards fashion styling. No wonder she was chosen as the wardrobe stylist for the show.
