One of the things I love about Africa is the amount of change and advancement that has come our way.

I mean, you hear a lot about beautiful things happening, new businesses providing solutions that people really need. We hear and read about creative people who are putting Africa on the map!

Maria Borges; Angola’s Top Fashion Model is one of the creative people putting Africa on the map, and here are 10 things you need to know about her:

1. In November 2015, she became the first person to rock an afro at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
2. Maria Borges is the first African woman of the Century to be on the cover of Elle USA
3. Maria Borges was named Forbes Africa Magazine’s top model of 2013.
4. Maria Borges was born and raised in Angola; a country in Southern Africa and raised by her siblings during the Angolan civil war.
5. In 2012, Maria Borges debuted her first Fashion Week where she walked 17 runway shows.
6. Maria Borges has walked the runway for so many top fashion designers.
7. Maria Borges has graced the covers of so many international fashion magazines.
8. Maria Borges is a brand ambassador for L’Oréal Paris
9. She was born in October 28, 1992.
10. She finds time to work out!