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<n>Portrait of Stephanie Obasi</n>, a digital painting by artist <n>Hueder Rodrigues</n>.

A campaign image by the brand <n>LIHA Beauty</n>, known for its West African shea butter.

<n>Naomi Campbell</n> photographed by <n>Herb Ritts</n> for the <n>Pirelli Calendar</n> in 1994.

A portrait of musician <n>Jorja Smith</n> photographed by <n>Sam Balaban</n> for <n>i-D</n>.

Actor <n>Zendaya</n> in a promotional photo for the film <n>Challengers</n>, directed by <n>Luca Guadagnino</n>.

A portrait from the 2022 series <n>MY HAIR IS ART</n> by artist <n>YOYO</n>.

Dancer <n>Rosanna Lindsey</n>. Filmed and directed by <n>DANCE FILM PERFORMANCE</n>.

Model <n>Ajuma Nasanyana</n> photographed by <n>Kristin-Lee Moolman</n> for <n>The Sunday Times</n> in Lamu.

From the <n>Tension</n> series, 2021. Assistance by <n>Seh Noon</n>.

Model <n>Imaan Hammam</n> in an outtake for <n>Self Service Magazine</n>, styled by <n>imruh asha</n>.

The AI-generated artwork <n>African Angel</n>.

<n>Mursi Girl, Ethiopia</n>, a 2011 portrait by photographer <n>Mario Marino</n>.

Model <n>Paloma Elsesser</n> wears an <n>Ottolinger</n> top, photographed by <n>Micaiah Carter</n> for <n>GQ</n>.

A portrait of <n>Johnny Venus</n> of <n>EarthGang</n> for <n>Vevo</n>.

A photograph from the <n>Shea Moisture</n> campaign by <n>Keith A Johnson</n>.

Model <n>Gloria Maria</n> in a studio portrait shot in Paris.

Model <n>Essoye Mombot</n> photographed by <n>Marie Deteneuille</n> for <n>Self Service Magazine</n>.

Model <n>manar</n> photographed by <n>Adriana Roslin</n> for <n>SICKY MAGAZINE</n>.

A portrait of <n>Gioia</n> in Grenada. Makeup by <n>Chiara Mannella</n>.

Cover art for the self-titled album by <n>Allah-Las</n>, photographed by <n>Nick Waterhouse</n>.

Model <n>Estefania Mendes</n> for <n>Ondo Beauty 36.5</n>.

Model <n>Isadora Satie</n>. Photo by <n>Wallace Domingues</n>.