{"id":9248,"date":"2014-01-14T05:00:40","date_gmt":"2014-01-14T09:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/newyork\/?p=9248"},"modified":"2014-01-14T05:00:40","modified_gmt":"2014-01-14T09:00:40","slug":"africas-top-5-surfacing-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/africas-top-5-surfacing-models\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa's Top 5 | Surfacing Models"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AfricasTopFive2\"<\/a>Last week, we highlighted top models from Africa who continue to make their mark in the global fashion industry.\u00a0 Have you ever wondered who will succeed after them?\u00a0 After all, history does repeat itself!\u00a0 Today, we\u2019re shining a much deserved light on the underdogs.\u00a0 The models identified below all have striking looks and GREAT potential to become the top model of their generation.\u00a0 Feast your eyes upon the new gals in town!<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Malaan Ajang<\/b><\/p>\n

Only signed to Darley Management <\/b>in Australia, Malaan Ajang <\/b>is definitely an underrated model. \u00a0<\/b>This breath-taking beau is Sudanese; keeping up the movement of models from all parts of Sudan.\u00a0 We absolutely love her because she is an exotic combination.\u00a0 Her pillow-like lips and sharp eyes never fail to deliver powerful, yet soft images that make you look twice.\u00a0 Because of her unique look, leading agencies may be scared to take her on, but we hope to see her headlining soon!<\/p>\n

\"Malaan<\/a>
Malaan Ajang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Kinee Douf<\/b><\/p>\n

Hailing from Senegal, Kinee Douf<\/b> also holds a torch for her generation.\u00a0 Kinee<\/b> is the first Black model to cover Vogue<\/i> Netherlands<\/b> and is currently signed to IMG Models<\/b>.\u00a0 She has walked for names such as Zac Posen<\/b>, Louis Vuitton<\/b>, Abaete<\/b> and has been featured in various editorials.\u00a0 Her name has begun to roll off of people\u2019s tongues!<\/p>\n

\"Kinee<\/a>
Kinee Douf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Akuol de Mabior<\/b><\/p>\n

This sweet girl has danced between agencies like Elite Model Management<\/b>, Ice Model Management<\/b>, and DNA Model Management<\/b>.\u00a0 We love Akuol<\/b> because her features speak for her.\u00a0 If you study her shots, you would observe that very little makeup is used and that her face catches light very well.\u00a0 She has that rich skin that everyone wants!\u00a0 Akuol<\/b> has walked for Paul Smith<\/b>, Julien David<\/b>, and Paco Rabanne<\/b>.<\/p>\n

\"Akuol<\/a>
Akuol de Mabior<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Flaviana Matata<\/b><\/p>\n

Flaviana Matata<\/b> is an upcoming model whose spirit is as beautiful as her face.\u00a0 Flaviana<\/b> started a foundation (named after herself: Flaviana Matata Foundation) that sponsors children, offers grants, and conducts empowerment programs (mainly for women and girls).\u00a0 We adore this woman because she is the perfect depiction of an African Barbie.\u00a0 She looks stunning in every style she steps in, whether it may be glamor or street wear!<\/p>\n

\"Flaviana<\/a>
Flaviana Matata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Grace Bol<\/b><\/p>\n

Model Grace Bol <\/b>has her HEAD in the game.\u00a0 It\u2019s her strongest asset \u2013 apart from her lithe physique.\u00a0 This Sudanese sunflower is signed to Elite Model Management<\/b>.\u00a0 We love her because she is very marketable, sexy, and full of energy.<\/p>\n

\"Grace<\/a>
Grace Bol<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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by Team Adiree<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Last week, we highlighted top models from Africa who continue to make their mark in the global fashion industry.\u00a0 Have you ever wondered who will succeed after them?\u00a0 After all, history does repeat itself!\u00a0 Today, we\u2019re shining a much deserved light on the underdogs.\u00a0 The models identified below all have striking looks and GREAT potential…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9314,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[72,73,75],"tags":[2349,88,76,89,128,2102,2350,2351,170,2352,83,138,1907,1811,1430,1431,139,2278,197,2279,1591,1803,94,2353,2282,2284,1255,2354,1405,2355,2356,2291,25,2294,2295,2357,2358,2359,2360,2361,2362,2303,2363,2364,340,369,2365,2366,2367,150,1373,2368,2318,2369,2370,2371,2372,323,2328,1866,2329,2373,2374,336],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9248"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9248"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9248\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9248"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9248"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/africafashionweek.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}