How Top Model Anok Yai Gets Runway Ready | Diary of a Model | Vogue

Sudanese model Anok Yai was studying to be a surgeon in New Hampshire until Instagram changed her life. See what it's like to live a day in the life of a Tom Ford model during New York Fashion Week.
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[@SuzieQ90]

She has that Tom boy chill type of vibe I can't explain it

[@mayajama5879]

@Philip Robertson III lmaoooooooo "she trans" You okay?

[@meganw9380]

Philip Robertson III bruh you’re literally so dumb i’m laughing

[@pjimin2338]

@Philip Robertson III she's a human not a 'thing' .People like you always label models and women who are a bit muscular as 'trans'.

[@saraduarte2004]

Philip Robertson III lol idk if you know that Megan’s profile picture is david dobrik but go off

[@renrenb7521]

@Philip Robertson III talk bout ugly when ur pfp looking busted tf

[@ru57927]

she's that type of girl you try not to look at in the middle of a conversation too much because she's just that hot and you don't want to stare and humiliate yourself too much

[@minnicute2497]

Most accurate 😂

[@checkmattee222]

Omg meeeee🤣

[@sarahjalajel5216]

Sreeja Mitra. Haha I jst wish every white person reads this

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

@@sarahjalajel5216 i did, my name sarah as well WITH THE H. and i hate when ppl stare at me, makes me uncomfortable. So plz yall, try to control it. I ain't the only one that feels like something's wrong. No matter how many times we're told there isn't.

[@Sheilybennet]

@Sreeja Mitra Amader culture e black skin e ritimoto ghrina kora hoy bolte gele ..... tumi onnorokom .......

[@cecyconcdecoco3818]

She is an example of what my mom always says: " after getting your degree you can be whatever you want"

[@chocogirlxo5608]

YESSS! This perfectly describes her!

[@heyyall7359]

that’s what my mom tells me 😭

[@ucanchoke]

i hate how much i relate to this😭 i'm studying engineering btw and idk how i ended up in this course, anyway

[@noistune5707]

@@ucanchoke no bcz same

[@Ra27770]

Word of wisdom

[@mrs.marshalltv4112]

"I don't want to portray black women in chains" officially respect Tom Ford

[@Priscillasproduction]

Yesss me too thats being very mindful

[@dimebag6996]

Is the bar really that low? lol

[@yokubo7220]

@@dimebag6996 how is it low? the chain is an accessory and she just happened to be the one wearing it, regardless of her skin pigmentation. they could've left it at that and that's not wrong. but he went out of his way to ask her if she was comfortable with it because he's mindful enough to put himself in others' shoes and think about how they may feel, even when they're just his models.

[@Quandaledingleberg]

@@yokubo7220 you pooped awf

[@nahwhitfield2016]

Facts

[@gloriaemon6624]

If that isn’t the most symmetrical face I’ve ever seen my goodness me

[@thisbewinton]

Gloria Emmanuella ikr!!

[@ihanakaunotar2741]

That’s why she’s a model. Models generally have a golden ratio or very asymmetrical face.

[@TheEmmanuelle18]

Girl, how comes we basically have the same names??? Except for the the "a" at the end! Lol

[@gloriaemon6624]

Gloria Emmanuelle S. SEKPE oh my gosh😩 That’s really really crazy 😭 the odd we’d be on the same video too😂

[@Yas-ei3st]

I wish I was almost symmetrical cuz the back camera does me dirty. Anyway she start up gorgeous❤

[@jollyjokress3852]

C'mon she studied biochemistry. The coolest fact here.

[@techo___o]

omggg I love biochemistry too.

[@sashavladimirova1458]

I want to study biochemistry so bad

[@jacintahnjeri1893]

I did biochemistry too

[@dokidoki719]

Why is that a big deal? Are you surprised that a beautiful black woman is also academically smart?

[@jollyjokress3852]

@@dokidoki719 i watched the video and thought: now, that's cool.

[@michelletran2637]

It’s so weird seeing people hugging and being so close right now

[@pattyray328]

Forgot how to hug

[@ToiletQDuck]

I miss hugs!!

[@4tin60]

: /

[@birappasargar7588]

Abey chal

[@yoongimarryme.drinkhobiwater69]

🫂🫂

[@marilynmeyer3733]

She’s so down to earth and cool - love that she studied biochemistry like woah 😮

[@marilynmeyer3733]

Also she needs her own KZbin channel plss

[@leticiaf.1431]

She wake up just... stunning like that? ight imma head out

[@serakuny3319]

letícia f. LMAOOO

[@yamaaniyah]

I wake up lookin like I just came outa the biggest fight ever

[@Selfullme]

Lol. I thought the same thing!

[@tthomas6798]

LITERALLY what I said. Like wow

[@auntiehelenrizpah]

My Mom had black skin. I wish she were alive today to see how very dark skin is celebrated. She thought she was ugly. She was slender, 6 ft tall and looked like a model. She was born in 1933, so times were different.

[@notafailure2138]

She sounds absolutely stunning and I'm sure she was. She's celebrating her beauty in heaven because mortal earth wasn't able to comprehend with it.

[@Letters2indigo]

I feel she left this earth with the knowingness that her beauty was so beyond it couldn’t be understood by everyone yet. And Ik she is happy to see you and many many others in awe of all colors

[@rosie-ti9dt]

much love to you and her. she sounds absolutely beautiful.

[@kinzyb.2714]

Bless her soul

[@chenesec6513]

Cool. Wish she was alive too to kno she was more than beautiful...6ft. So lucky

[@muhammadhafiz8226]

Her face structure is like so... perfect...she's like a doll...and i love that her skin routine is just basically mosturize 🤣

[@maggiee639]

She is so ethereal, I think she looks like an angel. She seems like a nice gal too.

[@Iflie]

Yeah her face is also very small, which is rare when you are also so tall. I'm sure she gets regular dermatology treatments too, it's just part of the job, she can't just leave it upto chance.

[@-suprapersonal]

I was watching Adut’s Vogue video, and then Anok came on and was like “Why didn’t they ask me to do this?”. Now we are here.

[@ahdayman6680]

Me too I literally just watched aduts and know I’m watching this one

[@llilystevenson]

Imagine running into your supermodel friends constantly when going to fittings😂

[@themango9644]

Right?

[@Unknown-bs1kz]

*Can't relate*

[@fopifopfopifop3540]

Will never relate

[@ivy6598]

her skin.. God I see what you are doing for others

[@amna4106]

강다니엘’s i want to see her skin care routineee

[@marieel3225]

@@amna4106 probably genetic more than anything.

[@lilmizzije]

Sarah C it most definitely is

[@Love25648]

BlackEmpress her skin is amazing

[@toiletpaper3609]

@@Love25648 bruuhh her skin been amazing 😇😇🤩🤩🤩😍😍

[@bluBlaq33]

It’s crazy how models just have this ideal face. Her beauty is polarizing, how would not think she was anything but a Model. Her beauty is almost ethereal.

[@iwatchyoutube2954]

She’s the definition of “I woke up like this”

[@TaurusVibes]

"The show's in the subway?...WITH THE RATS??!" 😁😄

[@brownsugar9629]

Taurus Vibes 😭

[@Lalaland-og9xr]

Chasity Holmes she’s sag

[@eyimofeedah3640]

Swr

[@candyllene]

The subway rats: “Wow, y’all gotta do us like that huh?” 🐀🐀🐀

[@Hotstanna]

@@candyllene 😂😂😂

[@dovblea]

south sudan is winning w all these models in the industry

[@daisyinthelife]

Cause the beautiful omgggg goalssss wtf

[@andrieltabolo3294]

I hit the 1000 mark for you😈

[@bxbylillz]

Melanin as a whole is winning tbh 😂

[@maureen.j3978]

i am cameroonian and girls are pretty in my country but south sudaneese are just a whole other level. Adaptation and evolution have really bless them . They are to Africa what swedish and Russian girls are to Europe.

[@sophiaatn5339]

Such a beautiful country

[@ruthmelicharles5062]

I like how she reaches out to hug others. Humility is priceless.

[@kurowskysarah1999]

Her skin is amazing. Not just the skin tone, but her skin is also incredibly clear! She looks so gorgeous and seems really chill :)

[@laineyluxury]

just looking at her is inspiring me to go drink some water and moisturize

[@klaudiachachalakova1514]

laineylu samee

[@racheldsouza7044]

Same omg

[@sariahy]

U should look at me lool

[@Jess-ew3tm]

And lay off the cookies

[@shelbysai5339]

i love drinking moisturizer 👺

[@swimmingtitans]

Dude she woke up and she looks like that... imagine looking like that 😩 I’d thank god everyday

[@adventureawaits3860]

You are beautiful in your own way too!!

[@jabiram]

lmao same

[@mariael4291]

Thank God for everything!

[@it9558]

😂jeoluse peoples all away in world Xx like you xx dumy

[@LuckyCharmsForKyhia]

Felt

[@kaitlinjones5170]

THAT WAS HER!!!?!??? I was in love with that photo when it went viral

[@Samarii_]

Samee

[@wzlkk3ghlf091]

Her skin tone is beyond gorgeous, I LOVE BLACK SKIN with a blue undertone

[@Iuvkrssy]

Blue?? It's just cool..

[@wzlkk3ghlf091]

@@Iuvkrssy my bad I was just starting to learn English as my second lenguage

[@Iuvkrssy]

@@wzlkk3ghlf091 it's OK it's just they call dark skinned people blue it's a bit offensive

[@Meoshieart]

​@@Iuvkrssy lol what 😂 blue !undertone! means the cool tone, they didn't call anyone blue. Everyone have undertones. Mine is pinkish. But saying this doesn't mean that I am pink or whatever. Stop being such a snowflake.

[@iluvmjjandfam96]

I’m not joking.. my friends and I were at the Howard Homecoming where she was discovered. We saw her and all of us said simultaneously... “oooo she’s pretty! She should be a model!” Well...

[@moonperson8627]

Agob Dang omg rlly

[@Ahyawnah]

@@agobdang745 why, take it pic and get it posted on Instagram ma

[@kocoaberry7041]

So true, I've thought the same thing many times.

[@sushiren110]

Guys this story is real and i am Howard University

[@udontknowmyname8714]

@@sushiren110 lmao

[@cobress5325]

I got a bit teary eyed when she hugged the lady that complimented her. Representation is more than important. I hope she never questions what she does because she’s so perfect for this. Outside of her being obviously stunning, her personality is bomb asf too 🥰.

[@uziuzipimpintv4940]

Shay Maxwell sameee

[@boingaloing]

omg same it really hit me out of nowhere and im not even black

[@louisaamabel708]

For real for reaaal. I was so happy when she hugged the lady

[@BloodHuntress99]

she looks like a goddess man she's that ethereal she doesnt even look human. plus she her cool girl personality!!! God surely has favorites

[@lilchina6145]

No lie it almost made me cry that cry. I had to hold back tears and went to the comments to see if anyone else felt that because I FELT THAT!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sprocket0077]

I love how in Adut's Diary of a Model video, Anok was like "Why haven't you asked me to do this yet?" and here's Adut in Anok's video

[@cstevens1569]

She’s just on a next level of beautiful. She doesn’t need to get ‘runway ready’. She was born ready!!!

[@butthole1786]

She seems so weirdly relatable like she’s your friend . Like she doesn’t have a gold marble bathroom with $250 hand cream like the other celebs on vogue . Edit : I’m trying to say she’s relatable and she’s got a such a cute personality ! I’m just trying to say she’s not obnoxious or fake or trying to flaunt her money and wealth on people . She’s a fantastic model . I hope her career hits big .

[@user-gt1ox1bh6s]

HAHAHA facts!

[@shanayahmaluk5371]

So not like you

[@lauralunaazul]

Yes!!

[@worldview730]

In due time she will as her money grows

[@walkingbyfaith5504]

@Liquid Bijoux , oh WOW. WELL LET'S JUST MAKE THIS ALL ABOUT YOU THEN, I KNOW YOU WERE HAVING A MOMENT HUH 🐱

[@gloriaemon6624]

I LOVE how the Sudanese girls are all really close 😍😍😍

[@maggief1851]

Me too.

[@rachelngatia3753]

Like most Africans are like that its always such a nice feeling

[@Roseeeebabe]

Gloria Emmanuella Me too❤️💯💯

[@slowyourroll1146]

@@rachelngatia3753 until tribalism comes to play

[@billybobkumar9231]

True; except Adut is Australian

[@ohshanana2397]

I get so happy when I see black makeup artist and hair and makeup people at fashion shows. they have people who know how to properly style and treat black hair, and do black makeup.

[@Tea-zt5jp]

I love when she sees adut she says “nyanama” which is dinka language and it means sister. I love them

[@user-wt7lf7hg7v]

that lady saying “she represents dark beauty”, melted my heart. representation is so important, especially for children.

[@sahra4091]

Thank you for feeling and seeing that. Many of us are blinded with hate and ignorance.

[@KassieRancey]

K소원 I'm asian but I teared up a bit that part. So many privileged people don't understand how much it means to others.

[@user-wt7lf7hg7v]

Key Moon right. growing up without any representation really had me thinking so little of myself at a young age. like i alienated myself

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Female beauty PERIOD. Melanin just shining like liquid gold

[@nicoleonlysometimes824]

K소원 i don’t see representation as a latina lol they never have latina models it’s like they don’t exist

[@brynalimarshall557]

Lmaoo i love how she knows everyone on the streets of NY

[@BloodHuntress99]

defo a cool girl

[@azaka3720]

i wanna be that level of cool

[@harryskittyz]

the high fashion modeling world is pretty small hahah. They all go to the same castings basically.

[@arwynn1069]

“why didn’t they ask me to do this?” and here we are lol

[@noraadam5735]

Lmao same i just got here after Adut's video. It was recommended directly under that video😂

[@mayzmay]

i still remember when her photo went viral on insta and twitter, it's amazing to see how far she's come!! she's absolutely stunning and seems like a such a chill person

[@alishanicolepeace]

I loved that she said Tom Ford personally asked her how she felt about chains with her dress because he didn’t want to just represent black women in chains. We need more designers like this who choose to be aware of micro aggressions and racially prejudiced symbols that have plagued the black community. The fact that he was mindful of this and made sure her voice on this outfit mattered is Everything!

[@madisonbaker7056]

Really well said.

[@kemzzzz]

Well said 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@NyagoNoir]

Couldn’t have said this better myself. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@carolynabelle4603]

I agree. Now I'm about to buy some Tom Ford stuff.

[@anjailbakeer]

I know that part made me almost cry with joy

[@jettosmith1589]

She is seriously so pretty, almost looks like a doll, no wonder she's a model

[@BloodHuntress99]

she looks like a goddess her beauty is unreal no way a human looks like that

[@sandrasalazar4629]

Exactly looks like a beautiful dark skined barbie, i love her face and her skin color

[@AnansitheSpider8]

@Miguelle Landry is a perfect 10 So you're going to straight up negate Kim Kim's comment about Anok being so pretty, to advertise some light-skinned woman in another KZbin video? Really? And you declare that light-skinned woman as being "the prettiest?" This is a video about Anok Yai, not Vinetria. Jesus Christ.

[@bleach7655]

Miguelle Landry is a perfect 10 you sound jealous and bitter. You really can’t deal with a dark skinned woman being praised for her beauty TUH

[@flameisbrighter20]

Anansi the Spider the person is a troll and has been pasting that comment on several replies. Just ignore them

[@supadupadupakunt278]

her voice is so attractive. everything about her is EVERYTHINGGGGG !!!

[@nahmalia1857]

I laughed so hard when she said she didn't want to take a picture with them people but a couple seconds later she was taking pictures with the black people

[@lilosurmer4466]

She knew them I think 😂

[@BlueUKLouis]

The picture with "the black people" weren't going to get publicized on media sites, which is probably why she was more open to the photo.

[@Nonilove3]

Those are her friends dummy

[@MonumentToSin]

Paparazzi vs. Fans Fans are more important

[@TheMindfulPlate]

I enjoyed that moment

[@elliana9499]

Sudan is really becoming the new Brazil when it comes to producing top models

[@brigitteciss60]

Elliana yeah! Sudanese people are sooo beautiful

[@sophiaatn5339]

@@brigitteciss60 They are perfect

[@brakslow5131]

@@brigitteciss60 check the Somalian & Etiopian models either!

[@folajasmine]

Elliana and i love it

[@cameronhowe1110]

brak slow Sudan , Ethiopia, Somalia are all in east Africa .

[@akualikewater]

"By the end of the day you will know my name" as someone who has an African name, I felt that

[@jieognare7936]

akualikewater Is South Sudan in Africa?

[@Sajikawa313]

@@jieognare7936 yes

[@09GoDsPrOpErTy09]

🇬🇭✊🏿

[@TomFoolerymp4]

"Akua like water" i love that😂❤️

[@salb5610]

@@jieognare7936 where else would it be?

[@diyarhiroy8866]

I LITERALLY have never seen someone so perfect inside and out before. She has the most inspirational story ever and is unabashedly herself.

[@shamiaworsley]

I literally love Anok! Her vibe is amazing and her energy is hella chill. She’s truly one of my inspirations🥹

[@leospicegirl]

it’s crazy that people will say she’s ugly bc she has dark skin but she has better facial features then some of these models with lighter and white skin

[@NoName-be8vp]

She has a nice face shape and her eyes are very flirty. Thats what makes her look nice

[@crankdattaytay]

No Name and her skin is a rich, beautiful brown. It’s so smooth.

[@Ctwosrer]

No Name you failed to mention how gorgeous her skin is (color and smooth texture)!

[@Ctwosrer]

Hey I’m white but I’ll admit she looks better than most white models currently on the runway. Just my opinion 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@NoName-be8vp]

Arigato Kiss yes! Thank you

[@reanne6393]

anok is one of the coolest models, i love how she's friends w everyone & anytime she sees someone she knows she says hi to them. she also has such a fun personality & you can tell how much of a genuine person she is!!

[@whatyes4528]

reanne frrr tho

[@LuckyCharmsForKyhia]

Felt

[@THEMODELGENE]

A true beauty!

[@kevinwilmore3604]

Dude thats a descendant or earth descendant of Serius star constellation B extraterrestrial.

[@veeragrewal2213]

Can we please acknowledge and appreciate how flawless and GORGEOUS her skin is?! I love everything she represents and the impact she has made in the fashion industry. AHH she's so stunning!!

[@Empirrean]

she is one of the most prettiest women ive seen in my entire lifetime

[@sophiaisabellemotyl]

"tHe shOw Is iN the SUBWAY? with the RaTS!??!?" I AM DECEASED AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH

[@nomeolvides8423]

rightt 😭😭 took me tf out

[@asoupofprunes3895]

plot twist: the rats were modeling too

[@mrsbell7116]

She became my spirit twin in that moment 💯❤️

[@abigailschreiber4678]

i straight up knew she had the best personality because of that😂

[@roxxylala26]

Wow, she got discovered at Howard's Homecoming, imagine the odds of that happening and then quickly becoming a very sought out model. Just like that. How blessed. She seems real down to earth and a sweetheart.

[@xtinkerbellax3]

I feel like most of the great models are scouted, it's kind of an industry that picks you and not the other way around. It's something you either have or you don't.

[@imshooketh1500]

yeah she got signed by Next models like 10 days after that photo

[@roxxylala26]

@@imshooketh1500 Yeah, that's having an amazing destiny.

[@imshooketh1500]

@@roxxylala26 thats called me being depressed cuz im ugly

[@MrsCookies343]

God’s time is always the best

[@Nicoleisswole]

She doesn’t even need makeup she might be the prettiest person I’ve ever seen.

[@nhkoal]

literally absolutely stunning, "Dark beauty like myself" PERIODDDDDDTTTTTT

[@OnlyLilynn44]

Ah so Vogue finally “asked her to do this” 😂

[@voldemortsnose7331]

This is not her yk

[@zestfulkid4785]

I watched that video before this😂

[@kakashiislife9708]

Zestful Kid same 😂

[@IndigoMist44]

Coco Nkala same haha

[@IndigoMist44]

same haha

[@jemimaonuwe1188]

The fact that she has so many dark skinned friends is so beautiful !! And how the modelling industry is giving them a chance to shine is great as well !!

[@AkireMaru]

Lol...she has so many “dark-skinned” friends because they use a lot of South Sudanese models in high fashion. So of course all the South Sudanese will band together and hang out with each other.

[@brownsugar9629]

My Subliminal Results yea......ok......

[@yeahyeah7300]

Omg you got 666 likes

[@amina-cf1fr]

@@yeahyeah7300 yEah YeAh

[@egyptiana878]

The modeling industry isn't "giving them a chance" they are giving the modeling industry a chance! The industry needs them!!

[@defnekaymak9022]

She's literally the definition of beauty, she's so pretty

[@theabared2959]

She looks stunning no matter what she does like honestly

[@lilianal410]

she's the new face of FENTY and I'm DYING for her

[@AmetafJohora]

ugh thats wonderful

[@walkingbyfaith5504]

@Liquid Bijoux what EXACTLY ARE YOU SAYING, IS THIS ABOUT YOU AGAIN??

[@scottwhitmire7766]

Lilianna B I nature so ounds

[@scottwhitmire7766]

Rain sounds

[@yamustathought5089]

I swear I’ve never seen a non beautiful female East African

[@Amii-dw7jd]

You haven't seen me yet😂

[@darkthemuslimah6117]

Hehehe ......🤗

[@joelenenakova6910]

Yep

[@wewewewewewewewwewe]

Right? Thinking about it , same

[@KS-cq2pt]

Yes, our people are very beautiful. Thank you for the compliment! Sincerely, a Somali Queen 👸🏿 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@khalfani414]

She is truly the most incredibly beautiful human being I've ever seen walk the earth. Plus the fact that she's so articulate?? You can tell she's highly intelligent, especially considering what she studied in college. And Adut Akech???? GORGEOUS. It's unfair

[@atis9061]

she's one of my favs. her skin tone leaves me transfixed, and it really glistens, she's captivating.

[@Franskie266]

There are so many undiscovered Supermodels in South Sudan

[@camilaalmanzor3033]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sophiaatn5339]

LISTEN

[@sharonguillory8272]

Can we talk about how fine you are....

[@Mina-qi3cs]

Frankie Lee you’re a undiscovered supermodel.. dang you’re hella fine

[@bayleechristina7121]

@@Mina-qi3cs yall need some water?

[@madhatterloveswhiskey2445]

She wanted to be a surgeon? Dammit beautiful AND smart

[@sersastark]

Biochem major

[@petithibou1891]

No so smart as she did not become a surgeon tho

[@madhatterloveswhiskey2445]

@@petithibou1891 She still has the chance to finish her studies after she left model business. Well, what are you doing meanwhile with your poor life ? I think I sense some jealousy here

[@drcommondrate12]

J. Z she still can be tho if she decided to quit or make an hiatus in modeling.

[@Ashleybmakingvideos]

If she were a surgeon, they wouldn’t even have to use anesthesia on her patients.. they’d just pass out bc she’s so beautiful lmao

[@Shy-xm4kn]

She’s gorgeous! Tom Ford Lost Cherry is my favorite fragrance, so many people compliment me when I wear it. Hearing that she was asked about wearing a chain is awesome, I wish more fashion designers were that considerate and aware.

[@whodamncares6154]

“With the rats?” Honorary guests sis 🙄💅✨

[@HayleyAlexis]

Her skin is literally like butter... SO SMOOTH! 🤯

[@julia_ellleeeee]

She's beautiful yes, but ehi, pay attention.. there are many imperfections that the video doesn't show at all. For exemple at: 3:37 / 3:40 you can clearly see that there is a BIG filter applied on his forehead and in general on his face. I'm not try to shade anybody, it's not her fault, she's a supermodel for a reason obv. Simply... medis, instagram model, mua, this kind of video LIE. It's not the reality. Don't let yourself down, no one is perfect, even those who are rich and famous

[@Toxicasfbutpretty]

@@julia_ellleeeeeI think that’s just the light..

[@roxanatorres5235]

I remember the Howard University photo when it went viral! I remember looking at her, zooming in on her perfect beautiful skin, dark piercing eyes and thinking, wow she is absolutely gorgeous! Anok you are literally perfection and so chill and down to earth! I want to see more of you!

[@donychicago]

Do you really find her beautiful or you say that just to satisfy yourself? Would you like your daughter to look like that ?

[@roxanatorres5235]

@@donychicago would I like my Daughter to look like what exactly? Black? Leave your micro aggressions somewhere else because you picked the wrong one.

[@supernova7848]

Yes! I remember that! And tagged I retweeted! Glad we got her to where she is today ! That’s the power of the Internet!!

[@christineaikhuele184]

@@donychicago what does this even mean.. shes beautiful. I’m hoping you’re not referring to her being black-

[@donychicago]

@@roxanatorres5235 Where do you see aggression in my comment. You are the one who is aggressive.

[@yayadaleo]

Omgggg when she showed the picture of when she got famous I remember seeing it and to this day when I see it, she’s forever like the most gorgeous person I’ve seen

[@noemipasqualinaavallone8666]

Just WOW! She is so confident and amazingly charismatic. One of the coolest people I've watched in my life

[@moniquebolwe8336]

She’s sooo cool lol, I love her personality 😭❤️

[@Brwniee95]

Same!! she’s super chill

[@dirciad1294]

@Mike Ken okay loser

[@alyssacross5610]

Mike Ken sorry that you’re unhappy with the way you look but let’s not project that onto others, especially ones who are top models and obviously fuckin beautiful. jealousy is a disease baby!

[@walkingbyfaith5504]

@Mike Ken PRAYERS FOR YOU, LET ME ASK YOU ONE QUESTION, WHY DID YOU WATCH IT. I'LL TELL YOU EXACTLY WHAT UGLY IS , THE DEVIL AND HIS DEMONS, YOU FEEL ME. GOOD LUCK IN LIFE. YOU ARE DEFINITELY GOING TO NEED IT. smh ,SO, SO SAD

[@walkingbyfaith5504]

@Mike Ken WHY ARE YOU WATCHING, YOU NEED TO MOVE ON, BETTER YET, I'LL MOVE ON, I REFUSE TO STOOP TO YOR LEVEL, IGNORANCE IS SO SAD,I'M DONE!!!

[@royaldiadem8660]

The more melanin, the more naturally protected your skin is

[@thandiwejambawa7827]

I wish all bleachers would understand this

[@themango9644]

@@thandiwejambawa7827 literally

[@dokidoki719]

Thandie Jambawa YEs!!!!!

[@ash12317]

I'm Hispanic and I'm so proud and grateful for my skin. I've never been sunburned before. ☀️

[@jahbless4ever]

True. The more melanin the more natural protection.

[@guma9106]

she looks out of this world

[@TeeRql]

How do you wake up looking runway ready! Her skin is beautiful 😍😍 I love how all the models she met up with they all look like they could be sisters. 🧬

[@angelfekky]

Seeing that my two favourite dark skinned models are friends actually just made my whole month 🥺

[@elmstreet2036]

Omg so true, black models is often put against eachother , making it seem like it only can be one black model in the top 10. its the power they hold, for me

[@222bby3]

@callie ୨୧ oh my god hi lol I love ur subs

[@missvida6251]

Africans are like that. They stick together. African Americans are the haters and never want to see another one do better.

[@edyr]

that was nice.. that way of life seems very difficult to maintain.. Courtney Clenney should be in prison

[@aeoligarlic4024]

It's great to see how the newer generation didn't fell for the tyra vs naomi or christina vs britney routine

[@Mak_irie]

I LOVE THIS. I use to get called names about my dark skin. Then we blow up. It’s crazy but it’s cool and I’m proud of myself for not letting others break me down and bleach my skin

[@abigailadu6183]

I'm proud of you too👏. Never let no one bring you down, ayt👌

[@ilopo1774]

Dark skin is beautiful!And you are beautiful !🤎

[@Alltherestofus]

M’Irie you are stunning

[@cephiso]

Wtf ur so gorgeousssss

[@Stargazer9933]

M’Irie They were envious of your beauty.

[@detee7256]

I literally come back multiple times a year to watch hers and Adut’s video. Like they are soooooo beautiful

[@dianne8376]

I like how there are all these models running around the city for fashion week 😂 great job girls 👍🏼💜

[@kaonashii.]

No matter what... every single Sudanese woman and Somalian woman I’ve ever seen has been naturally gorgeous without fail... EVERY. SINGLE .ONE.

[@dhegadheer2600]

Oh thank u I'm Somali Sudenese are beautiful 😍❤ u r beautiful 😂❤

[@CrackberryMe]

Lauren Ashley 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@123anythin]

Somali and South Sudanese produce the most black models in the world! They’re definitely the most beautiful women in the world

[@Onserio.]

Ilhan Omar 😍

[@queen4ever397]

I'm so proud being a Sudanese 😘

[@imanaisis]

She’s intelligent, she’s smart, she’s beautiful, she’s a model 😫😍

[@imanaisis]

Amar Keon . Factsss

[@BloodHuntress99]

plus she has a cool personality

[@sherly4959]

And here I am. Stupid, dumb, and ugly.

[@doyi3]

@@sherly4959 Don't say thatt :(

[@brownsugar9629]

@@sherly4959 no your not you are going to be great in life just wait ❤️

[@noahbentton]

i LOVE how outgoing, beautiful confident she is. truly stunning

[@dwaekkisinsanity5233]

Even by the thumbnail you could sense she's this cool girl that gets along with everyone

[@puseletsomoloisane182]

seeing all these African FACES AS AN AFRICAN GIRL is ,making me so happy and so emotional! Black is absolutely BEAUTIFUL

[@army4chair345]

ikr 🥰

[@name-yg6je]

Absolutely! I've always noticed blacks have the best features and an ageless skin ♥️

[@darthslayder6904]

yesss they literally glowwwe

[@vasavi9885]

Yes black is 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@pashta5698]

They are amazinggg, i honestly wish to have her body and her beauty

[@lolabrini3758]

she's so adorable🤣"can i have a bag for my mom?"🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@natalyd9674]

She is the embodiment of facial symmetry, perfection and beauty. We thank GOD for allowing us to see this. ❤️❤️❤️

[@AsjahThomas]

i literally LOVE and LIVE for how laid back this woman is 😩😍!

[@scenequeen930]

I remember when that picture of her went viral oh my goddd 😭😭😭 i love seeing black women prosper

[@Lalaland-og9xr]

Especially in professions where you have to be considered beautiful

[@supernova7848]

Yes!! I remember remember retweeting and tagging ! Glad we got her to where she is today 😂😀😀

[@anne-luciebugain5298]

@@supernova7848 Well done guys! You changed her life overnight!

[@cynthiaisako]

@@supernova7848 yasss !!! ♥️

[@Indiegirl007]

When she was standing next to Adut.....can we just talk about the collision of beauty that was happening. Stunning. And she is so relatable! Like, lets get some funyons and Strawberry fanta and chill, type of girl.

[@aeoligarlic4024]

Adut is sweet and calm while Anok is that fun friend who does everything impulsively, i love their combo

[@dollishsilverdreams]

I love her so much !! She’s such an incredibly genuine soul and an absolute astonishing persona 🤍

[@johnathonashota2664]

Of course she is east African. East africans have beautiful features with diverse skin tones. Personally i think theyre one of the most beautiful women and men in the world. South sudan, sudan, ethiopia, eritrea, Somalia, uganda, kenya.. all of them gorgeously gorgeous

[@jakecgaming2063]

I was never more serious when I said that her skin looks EXACTLY the same with and without makeup.woahh

[@musicwithlove1000]

Her skin is clearer than my future 😍😂 Edit : OMFG, guys I never got this many likes on a comment before. This honestly made my day since I just failed my Chemistry exam.

[@Mawad7]

I'm dead

[@haitiangal1361]

😂😂😂

[@unicornlala2041]

LateNight CarRides lol ahhaha

[@MaarLindvall]

hahahhahhahhaha

[@Kaykay-jh1zu]

Lolll

[@joyajohnson2216]

she doesn’t even look like a real human being. my goodness she is ethereal.

[@serenityalii7503]

I love her so much. She's beautiful,confident and she IS the moment😭💞

[@spongebobsquarepants6680]

Remember in Adut Akech’s video when she asked, ‘why didn’t y’all ask me to do this?’ YOU GOT YOUR VIDEO NOW GIRL!👏🏾👏🏾

[@asmaj.631]

Spongebob Squarepants i was looking for this comment

[@hellenakinyi4750]

Yes I remember now... sometimes it's good to complain

[@brigitteciss60]

Yesssssss

[@KerrosyG]

oh yes... good point... I remember now! It's good to speak up sometimes! she's so gorgeous and down to earth!

[@abegaelramiro526]

Yeah! I remember that also 😄😄

[@alexisaspy2429]

The best models are the ones who are scouted. They’re always so down to earth and nonchalant about being a model or how they became a model

[@DeeperThinkingCommonSenseTv.]

How can you be that drop dead gorgeous,and have an incredible personality to match

[@laurenB6947]

that picture of her that she showed on her phone omg my jaw dropped

[@katd8864]

Alek Wek really opened the door for these girls and they're breaking the walls down and I'm here for it!!!!

[@venushibana]

Kat REALLY THOUGH! I love it!!

[@superduperjoi6800]

Yes and Adut I am so happy

[@JD-kp6pt]

Alek Wek is not good looking

[@katd8864]

@• aesthetics • So True

[@natalielawyerchick]

J D not every model is “good looking”. Some are unique or exotic or have a look a particular designer is looking for.

[@positivevybes247]

No kidding...South Sudanese have the most beautiful full lips, long legs, and perfect chocolate skin. I'm East African and i see them all the time....and it amazes me that they all look like that!!!!...like what?!!

[@elmstreet2036]

YOOOO SAME, im eritrean but south sudanese beauty is something else

[@nyawina3431]

Ik. I'm Kenyan and my estate is full of South Sudanese. They all look like that.

[@naomiii8586]

RIGHT i’m ethiopian and south sudanese women are so gorgeous

[@brownbabecc]

I loveee her personality, and her skin look flawless! She’s perfect 😍😍

[@curlystasiasara3412]

love how real and down to earth she is