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Khoudia Diop was teased as a child because of her dark skin tone, but after moving to Paris at age 15, she was repeatedly approached with the suggestion that she become a model. [4] She nicknamed herself the "Melanin Goddess" (alluding her dark black skin) to express pride in her appearance. [5] [1] [2]
Khoudia Diop – Senegalese model who calls herself the "Melanin Goddess" because of her dark skin tone. [4] Waris Dirie – Somalian model active in the late '80s and early '90s who is also an activist against female circumcision.She appeared in the Pirelli Calendar with a sixteen year old Naomi Campbell. She wrote a book "The Desert flower ...
Nyakim Gatwech's parents lived in Maiwut, South Sudan, before they fled due to the Second Sudanese Civil War to Gambela, Ethiopia, where Gatwech was born.From there, they migrated to Kenya where they lived in refugee camps until they migrated to the US when Gatwech was 14 years old.
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Fall Diba was born in Senegal, where she lived in Ouest Foire, just north of Dakar.At age 9, she moved to Italy, where her father had been living for three decades. [4] She was raised in Chiampo, and by 18, she became an Italian citizen.
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Flag of Senegal Coat of Arms This is a list of Senegalese people , organized by the field within which they are primarily notable. this list includes both native and expatriate Senegalese.
Papis Loveday (born 3 January 1977) is a Senegalese model and fashion entrepreneur. He gained fame through a United Colors of Benetton worldwide campaign in 2003. In 2011 he founded the brand Papis Loveday, which includes a fragrance line, champagne brand and denim and jeans collection.