Becoming a Black Model in Italy Then Quitting
"At 14 I bought my first Reflex camera, Canon 1000D, in order to make self portraits. No-one wanted me as a model so I began modeling for myself."
black women of italy
black women of italy: igiaba scego
An Italian writer born of Somali origin, Igiaba Scego’s work examines the connection between cultures and migration, with many of her collaborations with magazines and newspapers dealing with migrant literature.
black women of italy: saba anglana
Singer and songwriter Saba Anglana's head-turning melodies highlight her traditional and cross-cultural upbringing and her desire to stay connected to her Somali roots.
black women of italy: lula teclehaimanot
Once a soldier of the Eritrean War of Independence, Italian actress Lula Teclehaimanot wowed audiences in the critically acclaimed, Italian film Ainom...
black women of italy: cristina ali farah
Born in Verona, Italy to a Somali father and Italian mother, writer Cristina Ali Farah spent her early years in Somalia until civil war broke out and she was forced to flee.
black women of italy: karma gehnyei
Given our Italian/French theme this issue, we're putting a spotlight on Black women in Italy that are carving out a space for themselves in popular media.
