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1. Leading the way: Liberian president, Ellen Johnson- Sirleaf, attends the 20th Annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards, held at Carnegie Hall in New York. 2. Trailblazers: Dr. Deqo Mohamed, Dr. Hawa Abdi and Dr. Amina Mohamed at the awards ceremony. 3. Pop star Kimberley Walsh was moved to tears as she told of the work of Leyla Qalbi Hussein of Somalia who picked up a gong for her inspiring work at the Ultimate Women Awards 2010 held in London. Leyla suffered FGM (female genital mutilation) at the age of seven and now campaigns to ensure that other young girls do not suffer the same fate. 4. Noisettes’ singer Shingai Elizabeth Maria Shoniwa shows off her Zimbabwean beauty at the London event.


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Top Model of Colour


A huge congratulations goes out to Nana Afua Antwi and Jason Daniel Best who were crowned proud winners of the Top Model of Colour 2010/2011 competition.


Nana told African Beat: “I can’t believe I’ve won! I’ve come such a long way. When I was growing up I was never looked at as pretty, I was teased about my looks and my height. I still pursued being a model but I got lots of ‘no’s’. I


stayed determined and focus never giving up on my dreams.” Male winner, Jason said:


“Winning means a lot to me. I’m very proud to have won against such high competition. I was really surprised to be announced the winner but I’m so pleased because I know that this will open doors for me as I pursue my future career as a model.”


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1. Top twosome: 2010/2011 TMC winners Nana Afua Antwi and


Touch Of Glamour African women in the US and UK


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shined at the Glamour Women of the Year and Ultimate Women awards ceremonies. Flying the flag for African women around the world, they showed off their winning looks, grace and stature.


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Jason Daniel Best with TMC creator Sola Oyebade. 2. Raw talent:


Jason Daniel Best reveals


his appeal.


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