Gorgeous Georgie - Young Burkinabe on the rise in model land.

Written by Grace Yama | July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It is only fitting for us to do an updated profile on our models following the ‘hoopla’ of the ‘chocolate Italian Vogue’. She was chosen as one of the 12 New Faces To Watch on WWD following the New York Fashion Week earlier this year.

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Ngo Okafor - Sexy, Sexy, Sexy

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | July 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Ladies, thought it was time we shared some serious eye candy with you. Be careful–if you are diabetic, you could go into a coma. He made our list of sexy African men, and is one of the most downloaded men in Myspace. He has a video teaching people how to get his physique, and he also has modeling tips for aspiring models on his website. Mmmm…..yummmy! Sexy chocolate….. I think I’ll have some caramel with that!

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Simon Sibanda-Model, Producer, Musician

Interview by Prudence Chauke | June 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The fashion and modeling industry might be escalating to new heights now but it was never like that a few years back when the likes of Simon Sibanda started his journey in the South African modeling industry. His gorgeous, heart-pumping looks might have been the reason why he got discovered, but the journey that awaited him was nothing like the fairy tale vision he had in mind. Determined to make a name for himself Simon exceeded society’s expectation of what a black male model should be.

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Yordanos Teshager

Written by Grace Yama | May 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Yordanos is an Ethiopian super model who has built herself an impressive resume in a short time. Just recently she was referred to as one of the new faces on the model scene, and now she is doing runways, ads, and magazine covers. » Read more…

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Noella Coursaris - Congo’s Exquisite Beauty

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Noella Coursaris Musunka is a Congolese/Cypriot model who has been featured on campaigns for IPOD, Virgin Mobile, and Barclays. She has also graced many a CD cover, been seen on countless magazine covers (Cosmopolitan, Essence, GQ, Men’s Health, New Women, Vixen, Arena, Pride), and some videos. » Read more…

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Cherif Ndiaye -Working the Runway

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cherif Ndiaye has been the face for Target, GQ, Wilson’s Leather, and Macys. He recently modeled LL Cool J’s new clothing line, Todd Smith. He has worked on the Gap Campaign and Tommy Hilfiger and has walked for designers like Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Sean John among others. His face (and body) has graced the cover for Iona Men magazine and African Vibes magazine among others. » Read more…

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Perry Mandinga - Ripped and Ripping the Runway

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | March 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Perry Mandinga is tall, dark and HANDSOME. He also has a great smile and was chosen as one of the final four beating out over 300 other contestants in the model search program, Rip the Runway. Sorry ladies, but he is married with twin daughters so look but don’t touch! He seems to be a favorite on the show and the people from Apple Bottoms loved his look. I tell you, when an African brother walks the runway, he makes the whole room swoon! » Read more…

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Pearl Amoah, Beautiful Inside-Out

Interview by Ameyaw Debrah | February 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Ghanaian international model, Pearl Amoah is not only a beautiful woman on the outside but she has a big heart for supporting the needy and deprived in society. Her journey into the world of pageants and fashion started when at a very tender age she emerged as a runner-up for Miss Ghana 1994. Later in 1996, she was crowned Miss Universe Ghana and through her participation in the international finale, she gained a career in modeling. She has since modeled in the United States, Paris, London, Germany, South Africa, the Ivory Coast and Ghana. In 1999, Pearl won the Ebony Africa Model of the year award. » Read more…

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Fabrice Monterio: Benin & France’s Son

Interview by Roxana Bangura | February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We had the pleasure of speaking to Fabrice before about his clothing line GAIAROOTSUNLTD. Now Fabrice switches hats and we get to speak to him about his modeling career. » Read more…

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Kadra Ahmed-Omar

Written by Roxana Bangura | February 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This stunning sister was born in Ethiopia in 1975 to Somalian parents. She was first discovered by French TV personality Nicholas Hulot. He then introduced her to the Elite Modeling Agency where she had the opportunity to work with African designer Xuly Bet in the late 1990’s. From there Kadra went on to do runway shows for various European designers. » Read more…

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Sierra Leone’s Kadiatu

Written by Roxana Bangura | January 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

She is the darling of the UK fashion scene because of her striking features and gorgeous physique. This super model in the making is simply known as Kadiatu. She immigrated to London from Sierra Leone and has since been seen on the catwalk of such designers as Maame Baryeh, Erzumah Ackerson, Kei and Dollface to name a few. » Read more…

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