Meet the Kenyan star most people don't know but has put the country on the world's map

Piece by: Harun Momanyi
Lifestyle

Malaika Firth was born in Mombasa on 23rd March 1994 but relocated to the UK at age 7. She's had an incredible experience on the fast lane in her career which shot up when she graced the runway in 2013's edition of Victoria Secret's Fashion Show. When Naomi Campbell featured in a Prada advert more than 20 years ago, no one knew it would take that long before another black model appeared in such a campaign again. She made history as the first black talent to appear in the brand's advert in 20 years. She's since done projects with major brands like Marc Jacobs, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Burberry among others. She credits her mother as her biggest support; she attends all runway show with her. Malaika is signed to The Model Agency, a leading modeling agency in the global scene. Malaika appeared on the of September issue of Vogue UK. Her cousin Elsie Hartman is also a stylish chic.

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