12/09/2026

An in-depth weekly conversation focusing on a topical issue in Africa. In this episode, Focus on Africa: The Conversation looks at South Sudan's growing influence in the global modelling industry. The country has produced some of the world's top international models, including Anok Yai, Adut Akech and Alek Wek. Today, nine of the world's top 50 models, according to Models.com, are originally from South Sudan. Still, many aspiring models continue to face challenges, especially around getting visas and accessing international stages.

Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna, this episode features two of South Sudan's rising modelling talents: 19-year-old Khloe Nyanda and 21-year-old Abraham Ajoung. They join Nkechi to discuss the challenges of pursuing international careers, their ambitions for the future, and their journeys in the modelling industry so far.