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06 March 2017
MARIA BORGES
OkayAfrica's 100 Women celebrates African women who are making waves, shattering ceilings, and uplifting their communities.
News
30 November 2016
These 3 Models With Short Afros Will Walk in This Year’s Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
This is for every black girl who wondered why they didn’t see girls with short hair like theirs on TV.
Style
13 September 2016
Three Videos that Prove a Natural Hair Renaissance is Happening in Africa and in the Diaspora
"It’s becoming a return of honor to the African woman."
Fashion + Beauty
27 December 2015
The Most Badass Black Women Moments In 2015
From Angolan supermodel Maria Borges to the student leaders of South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests, these phenomenal women rocked in 2015.
News
11 November 2015
"AFRICA, this one is for you!": Angolan Supermodel Maria Borges Becomes First To Rock An Afro At Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
23-year-old Angolan supermodel Maria Borges made history at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Style
29 May 2014
Angolan Model Maria Borges For H&M
H&M released their Spring/ Summer 14 collection featuring Angolan model Maria Borges.
Fashion + Beauty
25 February 2014
Steven Klein's Surrealist City Aliens
The last W Magazine editorial photographed by Steven Klein and styled Edward Enninful featured African models Maria Borges and Ajak Deng.
News
28 February 2013
Prêt-À-Poundo: Top 10 Black Models at New York Fashion Week
See the Top African Models during New York Fashion Week Fall 2013, including Maria Borges, Mari Agory and Cora Emmanuel.
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