The 19-year-old, South Sudanese-born model Adut Akech, emerged the Model of year at the star studded British Fashion Awards event held in london.
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She beat Winnie Harlow and other top models to clinch the coveted recognition.
The star Model who has always kicked against racism, in her acceptance speech said;
“It is important for all of us to remember that someone like me winning this award is a rarity—this is for the young women and men who found representation and validation in my work. I want them to never be afraid of dreaming big like I once did.”
Adut Akech Fled from South Sudan with her parents to Australia, spoke on better representation and recognition of women like her in a seeming racist Industry.
Back in August, she called out Australia’s Who Magazine after they published a story about her with a picture of a different model. “I feel as though this would’ve not have happened to a white model,” she said at the time. “Not only do I personally feel insulted and disrespected, but I feel like my entire race has been disrespected,” she added.
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Adut Akech received a standing ovation for her acceptance speech during the 2019 British Fashion Awards.