For decades, fashion has celebrated African beauty: black skin, statuesque body, penetrating eyes and an irresistible charm. The name that has earned a place among the historical top models is certainly that of Naomi Campbell, but today we want to introduce you to another wonderful young model that we have no doubts will also enter history. Her name is Nyakim Gatwech, she is an Ethiopian-born American model of South Sudanese descent and has so dark skin that she has got the nickname Queen of the Dark.
Nyakim Gatwech wants to teach people «not to be afraid of the dark»
With her beauty and fortitude she wants to remove the barriers of conventional beauty, and encourage others to do the same in other fields
Nyakim is only 24 years old but if she is so casual in front of the camera it is because fashion has it in her blood, and she is convinced that she will succeed in her mission
Even now, when she parades on the most coveted catwalks in the world, is she not able to avoid insults and jokes in bad taste
Unfortunately, there are still many people who have an old-fashioned mentality, according to which it is the white color of the skin the only acceptable one
But Nyakim fights daily to eliminate absurd ideals in the world of fashion and beyond
She also struggles to give a voice to all racially discriminated people
Her beauty is appreciated by the greatest stylists: she has all the credentials to become highly demanded model
Nyakim currently lives in Minnesota, United States, where racism remains a major unsolved problem
«Black is beauty! Don’t let American standards harm your African soul!» she says
«Love the color of the skin you found yourself living in!»
For everybody Nyakim Gatwech is the Queen of the Dark
A name that reflects it, and not just for the color of the skin!
