Umuhoza Hawa is a staunch Muslim. However, her strong religious values have not stood in her way to pursue a career in modeling.
"When you are a Muslim, there are certain strict rules you follow- for example how to dress; women are expected to cover their hair and bodies but I am trying to balance the two because modeling is a profession which I'm passionate about ," Umuhoza told The New Times in an interview.
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