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3 Things You Should Know About Tanzanian Supermodel Millen Magese

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If you even remotely follow African fashion, then you most probably have come across the name Millen Magese.

The Tanzanian model is as super as supermodels come. She has graced covers, walked runways and featured in editorials and ad campaigns across the globe.

Below are 3 things you should know about the Tanzanian beauty who is so much more than just a pretty face.

1.Miss Tanzania

Millen’s launch into modelling and fashion began in 2001 after she beat tens of other girls in her home country to win the coveted Miss Tanzania title.

2. Unsung African Hero

In 2015, Millen was recognized by BBC as an unsung African hero for her work with the Millen Magese Foundation which drives awareness about Endometriosis in Africa and beyond.

3. Born In Africa Festival

Millen will be gracing the very first edition of the Born In Africa Festival on the 16th of December, along with Nigerian supermodel, Oluchi, and stars like Davido, Tiwa Savage, D’banj, Awilo Longomba, Burna Boy and more. The e

“These are things that are private for most of us and I didn’t know how people would receive it, and as a public figure, I wasn’t sure how it would play out. But I’m not talking about [my endometriosis] as a public figure. I’m speaking out as a woman.” ~ Millen Magese, Humanitarian

Summary: Millen Magese is a Tanzanian born model best known for winning 2001 Miss Tanzania beauty pageant. Standing 5 feet 11 inches, she has appeared in top fashion shows in Africa, Europe, and Asia. She relocated to South Africa for her modeling career when she was diagnosed with endometriosis (a disease in which tissue that normally growing inside the uterus grows outside it, resulting in pelvic pain and infertility) which she later shared publicly. Millen was named Africa’s Unsung Heroes by BBC. She has won many awards for her humanitarian efforts, including MMR Humanitarian Award Recipient 2015 and BET International Global Good Awards.

Nationality: Tanzanian

Industry: Philanthropy

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Millen Happiness Magese popularly known as Millen Magese, is a Tanzanian model and ex-beauty queen born in January 1979.

Millen is best known for winning the Miss Tanzania title in 2001 succeeding Jacqueline Ntuyabaliwe.

She’s quite beautiful and with a height of 5 feet 11 inches, she has been able to showcase what it takes to be a supermodel.

Although, Magese has a unique personality and her talents speaks for her but there’s more to know about her from her Marriage, career, and more.

Biography & Career

Millen who is one of Africa’s most celebrated runway queen launched her modelling career in 2001 after emerging winner of the coveted Miss Tanzania title.

She became the first Tanzanian model to have been signed by Ford Modelling Agency in New York.

Magese is a renowned model who has featured in editorials and ad campaigns across the globe.

She has also appeared in fashion shows across Africa, Europe, America and Asia and has worked with top designers such as Ralph Lauren and Karen Millen.

Millen graced the very first edition of the Born in Afr

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