Thando Hopa
South African model, activist, and lawyer · South Africa · Models · Born 1989 · age 37
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Something wrong?Thando Hopa is a South African model, activist, entrepreneur, and lawyer. She is the first person with albinism to be featured on the cover of Vogue.
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Thando Hopa is a South African model, activist, entrepreneur, and lawyer. She is the first person with albinism to be featured on the cover of Vogue. In addition to modeling, Hopa has formed her own initiatives such as the African Fashion Legacy Project which highlights the history of African fashion, textiles, and weaving practices. Hopa created her own media company, Thando Hopa Media, which works to provide diverse representation across media platforms. She is an active advocate for those with albinism as a founding delegate of the Global Albinism Alliance and Vice Chairperson for the African Albinism Network. Hopa is also a public speaker who has presented at conferences around the world about the importance of inclusion and equity.
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