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“The one thing my mother instilled in me, well both my parents but specifically my mother - I come from a Muslim country where boys were more wanted than girls so she always made me feel that there is nothing that I couldn't do as well as the boys if not better.”

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Iman Abdulmajid
Iman Abdulmajid

Iman Abdulmajid, born on July 25, 1955, is an influential fashion model. Known for her unique East African heritage and elegant modeling persona, she has become a iconic figure in the international fashion world. more

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