Iman & Oluchi to judge M-Net Face Of Africa 2010 finale
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
She will share the enviable task of selecting Africa's next catwalk superstar with a team of experienced judges from across the continent, including inaugural Face of Africa winner Oluchi.
Iman began her career in 1975 as a model. The daughter of an African diplomat, Iman was born in Somalia and grew up speaking five languages. She studied political science at Nairobi University where she was discovered by legendary photographer Peter Beard.She is muse to fashion designers including YVES. St. Laurent, Versace, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan. During her 14 years as a model, she worked with top photographers Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn and Annie Liebovitz.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....