An Ethiopian model named Nyakim Gatwech has shot to fame in recent years.
And it’s all because of his skin tone, which is so different from everyone else’s.
But he didn’t always have a penchant for the spotlight.
She was born in a war-torn, dysfunctional nation. Up until he was fourteen years old, Nyakim was a refugee camp resident.
Later, she and her family relocated to the United States, where she now resides.
It was the first time she had felt threatened. The girl’s classmates started making fun of her because of her race.
In the last several years, Nyakim has risen to prominence, all because she began going to exhibits by emerging designers.
She was quickly scouted by modeling companies, which sent her out on shoots for commercials and magazine covers.
She has expanded her career to include Instagram blogging. Subscribing to his page is almost mandatory.
She advocates for inclusiveness and self-acceptance in her writings.
