Kenyan Model the New Face of Prada

Kenyan-born Malaika Firth has been selected as the first black model to be used as the face of Prada in 19 years.
  • Kenya:   Up Close and Candid With the 'New Naomi Campbell'

    The Star, 2 May 2014

    Just three years into her modelling career, 20-year-old Malaika Firth is being hailed as "the new Naomi Campbell" -- and for good reason. The Brit's starring role in the Vogue 2014… Read more »

  • Kenya:   The Kenyan Wears Prada

    Capital FM, 10 July 2013

    19 year old Kenyan born Malaika Firth is the new face of Prada Autumn/Winter 2013. Why is this huge? You may ask. This is very huge considering the fashion house prefers to book… Read more »

Malaika Firth

  • Kenya:   Kenyan Model Is the Face of Prada

    The Star, 4 July 2013

    Italian fashion label Prada has hired a Kenyan-born model based in the UK for the first time since 1994. Malaika Firth, 19, will feature in the fashion house's new print campaign.… Read more »

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