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'I chose modelling to escape marriage' - BBC Africa

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    What do you think of when you hear South Sudan? Well, these days you might be thinking of the catwalk. From Anok Yai and Adut Akech to Alek Wek, South Sudan has produced some of the world’s biggest models. In fact, 9 of the world’s top 50 models on Models.com are originally from South Sudan. But visa hurdles and access to international runways remain a challenge. Focus on Africa host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 19-year-old Khloe Nyanda, an up-and-coming model from Juba, about her career so far. Watch full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJFnEZ33tSE Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/