Sudanese Models Share Their Stories | Vogue

Sudanese models Angok Mayen and George Okeny have overcome countless challenges to achieve their goals and work for the greater good. Watch as they lift the veil on their private lives and share their own stories of heartbreak and triumph.
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[@SallieAndrea]

sudanese people are sooo beautiful honestly

[@vellabella1]

Agreed

[@yodaydyxz1752]

Sallie Andrea 100% agree

[@a.b2084]

Thank you

[@dxvvsbfdgfdbhsdbdvgd6648]

South Sudanese people

[@marilopez372]

Son bellos con ellos hasta aprecias mejor la ropa.el color de su piel y rasgos.luce mejor lo ropa k modelan

[@anonymousmakeuplover6974]

These are the models that people should look up to. We need models with stories that can help inspire others.

[@holonasec]

SAY IT LOUDER ❤️

[@oliviaswann4686]

Got so upset hearing about the forced marriage at 14. She's very brave to have sought refuge.

[@yodaydyxz1752]

Olivia Swann STFU THERE ARE MORE 13 years old raped in America than anywhere in Africa

[@sherrisolomon2843]

Dave The Great Lecter No, Wealthy Elitist Supremacy which is mostly White is.

[@sherrisolomon2843]

Yoda Ydyxz Yeah, but at least we don't dress it up and call it marriage like other country's do. I'm just saying.

[@kyladarden5174]

@@yodaydyxz1752 U need therapy and a good dose of holy water

[@London_miss234]

Olivia Swann Sixteen or older is a good age to marry.

[@prasannafy]

VOGUE ! we need more content like these !! the world already will obssess over kaia, kendall, gigi but I think especially in 2018 its important that we / you share more content like these where exposure and shedding light on models that are not well know as other girls are beneficial to your consumer/audience and only increases awareness of the struggles other models go through to be where they are right now ! PLEASE more content like these !! You guys are a prestigious platform to give voice to others who need it.

[@pagethreemodel]

I agree. Models like these need the exposure.

[@bellafallaaa9524]

Yes!!!!

[@Eliszzyy]

YESSSSSS!!!!

[@WamuyuGatheru]

prasannafy stunning beauty and character like this can't be ignored much longer...it nourishes us all

[@missmagui8135]

RIGHT

[@TheMovieMyLife]

The bone structure on George... Breathtaking is the right word. 😁

[@verythandi2104]

TheMovieMyLife gorgeous

[@WamuyuGatheru]

TheMovieMyLife his whole demeanor is to die for

[@emulatemetheuniverse.3670]

TheMovieMyLife such a kind and friendly face huh?!

[@jotaya]

TheMovieMyLife I noticed it right away, huh!

[@marietaylor5174]

He is one handsome young man!

[@spacecowx3116]

George is super hot and such a smooth speaker. I want him to narrate an audio book.

[@lola_incarnate]

I want him to narrate the wedding vow

[@veronicajade20]

Ugh, South Sudanese ladies are so gorgeous and statuesque. They literally look like all of human perfection and human history rolled into one. 😍

[@KobiWithAnEye]

veronicajade20 royalty right 👑

[@slimchica1]

@@KobiWithAnEye Seriously!

[@Girlforaction]

They are literally one of the most gorgeous people on the planet.

[@WellnessandTruthMinistry]

veronicajade20 yes look up Nikki and Jamie on KZbin

[@KushQueen9]

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

This is beautiful Vogue. 😭

[@jablum77]

Sudanese are some of the most beautiful people in the world

[@tammygreen8962]

💯💯💯

[@medinab6035]

😍🇸🇸🇸🇸! South Sudanesse Girls!

[@spaceforthesoul6286]

What's her name? So beautiful!!

[@mekeishashayo1988]

Most beautiful people in the world

[@KushQueen9]

Beautiful nation we are!

[@jesica1907]

Medina Beng what I not understand is why they called themselves south Sudan why not the old glory royal name( new Nubia ) the old name is missing on the map it's new country with a old culture so mix the old with new one and called( new nubia) but I though now one has this idea it would be so glamorous😍😍

[@essiemebarradas2796]

You guys are beautiful

[@almondmilk4927]

South Sudanese people are so freaking beautiful omg... blessed genetics

[@alyssaloves1006]

this is the best vogue content of 2019 hands down

[@iloveyoufor10000years]

I hope George gets that Gucci campaign this year!!! I’m rooting for the both of them 😭💗

[@bohnnoble224]

My jaws are on the floor!! THEYRE BEAUTIFUL

[@WamuyuGatheru]

Bohn Noble yup, watching again!

[@t.tischia8205]

Bohn Noble trueeee

[@sakurachan9088]

Bohn Noble George tho 😍😍

[@nabilakhademi7619]

And their personalities! 😍❤

[@nadine7327]

Only George.

[@ann-mariecupidon-richards6109]

These Sudanese models are so beautiful and their blue skin tone is so amazing and the young man is buying Jamaican food bigggg up 🇯🇲

[@sandraleonardo9619]

that's the reason i love Vogue. Vogue isn't just a magazine, is a philosofical way of see world and people arround. Thanky you Vogue once again.

[@JLDReactions]

@serena brown You're the one to talk. You don't know how to use punctuation and capital letters.

[@slimchica1]

@serena brown Wow really? What is your problem? Clearly you're very unhappy with yourself and found an insignificant reason to pick on someone else. You're so sad...i feel sorry for you.

[@JLDReactions]

@serena brown So in other words you're a hypocrite. You can't criticize someone's spelling if you don't know how to use proper punctuation and capital letters. You weren't finished? It took you a MONTH to finish?

[@briannamiagymnasts6408]

Joshua LeonardoASMR haha LmAo pREacH girl😂

[@crackhead4041]

@serena brown You can even spell "shake my head" idiot.

[@AngBQueenAdwoasCloset]

She's beautiful! .. I only wish the aesthetic for African models expands past this one (very beautiful, but limited) paradigm in the industry.

[@scooter9657]

Angela B Yes West Africans who don’t have short hair have little representation.

[@nyajohnson_]

I think South Sudanese are the main African models because were naturally really tall and slim which is what most agencies want models to be.

[@JLDReactions]

@@nyajohnson_ True, but you would think they would find a lot more Senegalese, Rwandan, and Ugandan girls being that many of them are tall and slim as well.

[@nyajohnson_]

Joshua LeonardoASMR Rwandan and Ugandan women are usually short and very curvy. They’re very beautiful but generally they’re shorter than there Nilotic counterparts. But that’s a generalisation based on the ones I’ve met. Senegalese are usually great models cause they are tall and slim as well

[@JLDReactions]

@@nyajohnson_ Oh, I thought for sure Rwandans were tall specifically Tutsi women. But yes, South Sudanese are definitely the most consistently tall.

[@hannahp7252]

This is the kind of content I’m subscribed for!!

[@ktmatsetse7730]

Hannah Harrelson better than tatler.

[@-sheepes]

thank you vogue for sharing their stories

[@sharonsmith956]

raymond so inspiring....beautiful people. Thank you for sharing their stories.

[@Eliszzyy]

Wow these stories had me in tears. What brave souls. The sad part is that these are just 3 stories of thousands of people who suffer everyday due to violence and war. I am so thankful they made it here and are safe. I only hope that someday there will be a safer Africa :(

[@bybbah]

Welcome's House ,please say it again .they don't know that it is the plot of existence, control the mass by keeping them down and confused then pluck out some to keep some humanity as they can barely BREATH. But never get anywhere somehow ,and we LOST soul turn around praising their actions as they openly set their plots of supremacy.Tug and pull tug and pull.the SURVIVAL GAME.NO PITY,WHO TO PITY TRUTHFULLY. THEY HAVE HAVE TO SUCK DRY OTHER IN ORDER TO BE ,NOTHING IS STRANGE OR NEW.THIS MESS IS NOT DISAPPEARING AT ALL.THE WORLD TURNS ROUND AND ROUND.IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF HOW YOU ARE BREATHING, IF YOU ARE STILL AROUND.

[@mujaheddawood5000]

Who among you loves the Sudanese people 🇸🇩🇸🇩🇸🇸🇸🇸💕💕

[@Quoya.]

They're gorgeous ❤

[@bintelsudan6679]

True

[@esraali2]

I’m form northern Sudan I respect and love my sisters and brothers form South Sudan bless you 💕

[@NS-xt5wv]

Please hire them and not Jenners or Hadids

[@donnapug]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@skinnyminny2629]

G. Hadid actually has a unique look so I liker her, but B. Hadid and K. Jenner aren't special at all.

[@vegasgirl3538]

@@skinnyminny2629 I think she means more in the sense that these Sudanese models have struggled and hustled to get where they are. They're not spoiled rich kids who only model for shits and giggles.

[@spidertingle1271]

Cara i’m sorry are you supposed to have a unique look that nobody in 7 billion other people have ? stfu.

[@spidertingle1271]

Nino Samsonadze But hey...Kendall makes a great model. Look at her body. She was born for it. And so do Hadids.

[@cocopaulette]

Just gorgeous! The skin, bone structure, teeth...Wow! George is very handsome. Very interesting.

[@hyesuwu]

George is gorgeous wtf 😍

[@Demi-Gud]

Simplyhyesu ..hi

[@jagritee131]

touching my heart...it melted me alot

[@AnneBarreto]

Love this video, we need more of this! 🙏🏾♥️✨

[@DE-wf3vb]

Proud of my Sudanese people🙏♥ thank you vogue 🙏♥

[@FashionRoadman]

so motivational

[@ShorterThanYourAverageModel]

BEAUTY BEAUTY BEAUTY! THERE IS BEAUTY IN THE STRUGGLE!! AMAZING PEOPLE, YOU WILL ALL GO FAR! X

[@slimchica1]

@Elijah Craig You're beautiful as well!

[@juliej8184]

I like how he call the Jamaican lady grandma.

[@annmariebusu9924]

Julie j how yo know she is Jamaican 😁. I heard stew chicken but I just assumed many people sell stew chicken.

[@kwacou4279]

@@annmariebusu9924 There's a huge Jamaican flag in the background.

[@annmariebusu9924]

kwacou ok😁

[@zaitunkeji5990]

That's the way African young people shows rspect to adult. We don't call adalte by their name. Mam donsen't have to be your real mother. Grandfather doesn't have to be you grandfather. He can be your friends grandfather you just have to call him grandfather too. Everywhere in Africa is the same.in Uganda some cultures if your brother or sister is alder then you'you have to call them barba.

[@BloodHuntress99]

@@zaitunkeji5990 same as asian, esp here in the southeast

[@Laitalafraise]

For me South Sudanese are the most beautiful people on earth!

[@jockegiirl8605]

generally, arabic people are very beautiful

[@onedopemom5534]

arabic is a language@@jockegiirl8605

[@godschild163]

Not true.

[@trendeous4070]

@@jockegiirl8605 black south Sudanese are more beautiful than those Arabs

[@KS-qz2vo]

Jockegiirl ❶ Am North Sudanese which is the part that considered to be the Arabic part of Sudan. I think i understated what you’re trying to say ! South Sudanese they don’t like to identify them selves as Arabs !

[@DinaDeng.]

Im Sudanese AND PROUD :) what they speak is truth and GOD BLESSED THEM just like he can bless you

[@Blueberry_Diana]

You are gorgeous

[@ajokdaing7307]

I’m 16 and I’m south Sudanese. Hearing these stories is really encouraging me to start my modelling career

[@MaisondeASMR]

they’re beautiful ❤️

[@nabilakhademi7619]

Breathtaking ❤

[@acat8310]

THESE are the models who are really inspiring. Models who worked their whole lives and risked everything to get into a position doing what they loved. Unlike Kendall, Bella, or Gigi.

[@katiedahl28]

These are the types of stories that need to be told. Thank you Vogue for doing your part.

[@luvyoukiki]

OMG THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL

[@searchvibe5172]

their stories is what makes them beautiful

[@abhalim3860]

Their features are sharp.... Their structure are just stunning. Gucci..... Hire them coz they deserve the runway.

[@andrealugo6524]

This is actually really interesting! thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

[@denisegarel4529]

Beautiful people inside and out

[@paulinebrandt6767]

Short. Moving. Inspiring. I was transfixed by these young models' stories of survival, transcended by their grace and beauty. Wishing them all a glittering future. Bravo Vogue and film makers!

[@SweezyProductions]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿South Sudan represent

[@anastasiab6831]

Wow. That’s incredible how strong they are and how challenging are their lives. I admire them so much! My inspiration

[@jennpalf]

I love this!!! Thank you, Vogue.

[@mylifewithcats8185]

I feel like this is astoundingly profound and eye-opening. Amazing job.

[@ym-eh9tp]

I wish models like these who truly inspire the younger generations would get more exposure and do more campaigns, shows, etc they’re truly beautiful

[@saffp99]

I love hearing about other stories and the actual struggles of some models compared to the mainstream lives of others... and George is fine af 😍

[@kevinmurray4882]

This is a fascinating story. Thank you Vogue.

[@brakslow5131]

George has really beautiful face, The bone structure and his small nose plus lips not to big, but still ful & symetric.

[@GhettoGirlTravels]

Amazing stories! Someone call Gucci now!

[@zaeimyasmin9197]

K

[@carolellamuch9571]

serena brown to help these models

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

Omg!!! First Girl voice is so soothing watching this kinda videos put smile on everyone's face , wish you the best guys , keep up💪. #StriveForGreatness

[@bellafallaaa9524]

so beautiful

[@MissCharisseC]

So great to see this kind of (much needed) content being created by Vogue! Uncovering the layers, the complexities and the intersections of everyday life. As an African woman, and I'm sure even those who aren't African can agree, I am so happy to see these stories being told by the individuals who have actually lived them.

[@MrTheRealThing27]

I had teary eyes watching and hearing their stories. Thank you Vogue. God Bless them.

[@crystalclear9361]

y this made me cry! this was a breathe of fresh air

[@coolkoreamag]

That video was amazing!!! Love these models, they look gorgeous and I also love the fact that we can see the human side to them and to hear them talk. Breathtaking, congrats Vogue. Keep doing that instead of the instagirls crap.

[@iDalisMediaTV]

Lord have Mercy these people are absolutely stunning. I would be mezmorized in Kenya.

[@ToniaNicole]

Just hearing them talk made me want to cry...it's like they was speaking life into my soul....yes lord

[@mollieedge2628]

Absolutely love vogue and this vid ❤️❤️❤️ love you vogue

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

With the exception of skin hue and hair texture I always thought that Sudanese models have a similar facial bone structure to East Asians.

[@ccassidy9090]

Yes I really see what you mean, and it's really beautiful

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Glad I'm not the only one that noticed that.

[@NoName-be8vp]

Some do

[@123anythin]

I can definitely see that

[@evankatha859]

South Sudanese ARE East Africans

[@aishathiam]

That’s one of the best videos on this channel.

[@Wooddweller]

I am very happy to see this being highlighted ! I love the beauty of the Culture and I am very glad that this is being recorded !

[@warriorprincess177]

Psalms 139:14 I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well. I am proud to be black.

[@beautyhearts23]

beautiful people! they deserve the world

[@londynharris-elzein]

so proud to see all of my beautiful Sudanese brothers and sisters

[@kathleenvance4045]

Thank you for including these young talents stories which add depth to the modeling profession. Some people have made comments like, “please show these models instead of so and so...” there is enough room for everyone each model has their specialty, we don’t need to exclude Certain people in order to make room for others. Only together can we grow to a more evolved goal, we cannot achieve this by perpetuating the same attitude of exclusion.

[@smileforhiba]

this is sooooo inspiring!!!

[@cantbebless]

Peep that Dinka song at the end.

[@DinaDeng.]

YOO MY mom lisend to that song in egypt

[@elizabethlado604]

Thank you Vogue so much! I am Sudanese and this really brings tears in my eyes! They all are inspiration to me!

[@veronikanightstar8211]

The guy is such a beautiful person inside and out. His voice is so beautiful and peaceful

[@appioktong8465]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO VOGUE 🇸🇸✊🏿❤️

[@a.d.5533]

Who else is (South) Sudanese and inspired right now.

[@basilicamodi5918]

That One Shy Girl 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@crackhead4041]

Me

[@anmnou]

The singing at the end..so beautiful!

[@alizabethcazier5620]

The way the light reflect off of his eyes at 5:02 is breathtaking omg

[@naavnaav4160]

My heart is so hurt by their stories !!!! These models are so beautiful 😍

[@Llphi]

So beautiful and so brave! Thank you Vogue for adding diversity to the runways.

[@nailaaroni]

This is by far the best video vogue has done ! Please continue to shed light on model’s personal stories & the trials people go through to achieve their dreams !

[@adorate1515]

This is the kind of content & stories that need to be shared. Well done Vogue!

[@tanikabailey2781]

Skin color exceptional thank you so much❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Carolbaker999]

Such inspiring people!

[@anto4380delaguaridaa]

Really interesting and innovating video!! Thank you for this

[@Dimasstywan]

Im so proud of you vogue to bring up this topic

[@UrbanFootPrintStar]

FINALLY SOME MEANINGFUL, HEART TOUCHING CONTENT!! KEEP IT UP VOGUE!

[@aoedemontague1489]

I love contents like, we need more contents like this, I live for this. They are all gorgeous!

[@leannelapp4246]

So did you let Gucci know?? That George got his Green Card renued?!?

[@Jerrard1983]

It would not have mattered Fashion works on a deadline....If he was unable to attend at the time of the shoot there was no re-shoot. This is likely the ad he missed this is like the most black people in one designer campaign at one time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWTQXpmbib2iaqc

[@seniorarubia]

Jerry Hilliard what a sad world only slaves for Gucci or something. This is so sad 😭

[@Jerrard1983]

seniorarubia What do u mean?

[@AnneMarizan]

Leanne Lapp t

[@moniqueuu8777]

Leanne Lapp They could have payed for it and sped up the process for him. I'm sure they've done it before.

[@anp4ever]

This is one of the best videos, you are amazing vogue

[@MrAliFranca]

That was very powerful, thank you for sharing their stories.

[@zinebchaouni5468]

I think Sudanese are one of the most beautiful woman in the world

[@catherinejones2380]

Stop lieing

[@mariamas222]

Beautiful 💛

[@audryklein]

All of them seem so relaxed and chill

[@Maryam-00]

YESSS! This type of videos, finally...

[@Voltisvoltis]

Bravo for this content, Vogue.

[@sarawani2106]

Hi my beautiful children. I Sudanese. I am not trying to be raisise, but what I am trying to tell you.be cofedent with yourself. God created according to the scripture (ps139:14) your fearfully wonnderfuly made. Go the the mirror and check yourselves you don't even need make-up. You know what don't enen allow to be offended. If someone say something like just smile, because you know who you are. Your covered by the blood of Jesus. Bless you.

[@jiiafei]

Thank you Vogue!

[@beliu2805]

This left tears on my cheeks dear God bless my people and their supporters

[@shiiraspalette]

They’re so strong, so Inspiring . Wow .

[@qbcqweful]

I love you vogue! 😘😘😘

[@edwardbhutia9577]

Honey.... You're all belong here not only that you're beautiful but you're more special and strong women and inspiration for all the younger generation and do keep it your head up and just walk and enjoy every freaking time and be happy coz you all are more deserving than me....🙏🙏

[@imaginaryworld2154]

They are so genuine .I love them all.

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

I was in S Sudan back around 2001. I was in awe of how gorgeous the people were. Especially the Dinka. Stunning. Good people, too.