Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 699 As musical as this sounds to the ear, and the worldwide change going on from weaves to natural beauty amongst black women, for Angolan beauty to be the first to rock natural hair does make one think how limited the victoria’s secret group is. Nevertheless, Last night the 23-year-old star, who has graced the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show three years in a row now, made history when she became the first ever “afro” Victoria’s Secret model to ever rock the runway with with her natural coils. Coordinating her itsy-bitsy bikini with a lovely teeny-weeny afro, the six foot stunner with the long pair of stems and a fierce “TWA” walked alongside her model peers and musical guest of the evening, The Weeknd. Prior to hitting the stage, however, xonecole.com had a chance to speak to the Angolan star, who got her big start at the tender age of 17 when she placed second in the Angolan edition of Elite Model Look. Two years later, Borges would go on to sign to Supreme Model agency in 2012, where she would later make her big debut in fashion week- landing on a whopping 17 runways in a week. Now regarded as one of Givenchy’s rare muses (she even refers to Riccardo Tisci as her “Godfather,”) Borges has no doubt acquired quite the fame at such a young age! More Articles You Would Love African Fashion Print Skirt With White Buttoned Shirts Is One Fabulous Style Combo! #MODELCRUSH: Meet Aketch Joy Winner! From Humble Beginnings As A Ugandan Teacher (PICS) To An International Model When speaking to Xonecole.com and asked if she wears her hair natural frequently, she stated “No. I never [did it before]. Starting February of this year, I cut my hair and I’ve been wearing it like this since. Before, I was using my natural hair mixed with extensions. Black is beautiful! I have to embrace my worth and that’s it! For me I think I look more beautiful with short hair. I feel sexy, beautiful and powerful. All the good things!” Maria Borges Last year verses Maria this year Read the full interview on xonecole.com Angola Model-Stories Remember to Shop Your Print Look from Our Online Boutique at https://www.fashionghana.com/shop Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist African Print Mini Wrap Dress With Puff Sleeves $140.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Fohrella Below Knee Sleevless Negus Top $140.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Jeans & African Print Romper $110.00 Hot Select options Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Fohrella Sleeveless Negus Top + Press Fastening Leg Pant $70.00 – $180.00 Hot Select options Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist African Print Layered Flare Sleeves Crop Top With Layered Maxi Skirt $180.00 Hot Select options Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Two-Tone Pleated Top Dress With Layered African Print Skirt $140.00 Hot Select options Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist African Print Crop Top With Basket Weave Sleeves + Ruched Skirt $180.00 Hot Select options Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist African Print Leather Strip Crop Top With Wide Cut-Out Pants $250.00 See More Here https://www.fashionghana.com/shop african modelsangolaangolan fashionangolan modelsMaria Borgesvictoria michealsvictoria's secret Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You VIDEO: Fans Accuse Cannes Security Of Racism After Rude Encounters With Kelly Rowland,... From Naija With Love! Angel Obasi aka Style Connaisseur Serves A Mouth Watering... Captain Ibrahim Traoré Has Transitioned From Burkina Faso Interim President To President For... Chimzi Fashion Is Summer Ready With Their Haute New African Print Swimwear Designs... VIDEO: Hamamat Celebrates Africa Day With An Exuberant Message For Africans World Wide VIDEO: Travis Scott Get’s Into A Brawl With Tyga’s Colleague At The Cannes Nigerian Fashion Brand Aso Ng Unveils Bold New “Emerge” Collection “IS KELLY ROWLAND BLEACHING?” Fans Call Out Kelly’s Skin Lightened Look & Suspect... #BeautyOfTheWeek: Meet Sudanese Beauty Nyawich Kuoung One Of The 1st African Beauties To... PICS: Didi Stone’s Goths Look To The Cannes Film Festival Is One For... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.