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‘Sports Illustrated’ gets another huge ‘slice of Kenya’ – PHOTOS


After featuring Kenyan-born Somali model Halima Aden model wearing a hijab and bikini as part of their 2019 swimsuit issue, Sports Illustrated Magazine is now set to feature more of Kenya and its unique culture and picturesque scenery.

The magazine shared pictures taken of supermodel Anne de Paula wearing a swimsuit complemented with Maasai beaded jewellery covering her torso.

The magnificent Maasai Mara, with all its splendour, acts as her background.

Supermodel Anne de Paula. PHOTO | SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
Supermodel Anne de Paula. PHOTO | SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

In one of the pictures, a giraffe is seen grazing peacefully in the background.

Supermodel Anne de Paula. PHOTO | SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
Supermodel Anne de Paula. PHOTO | SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

This is not the first time Kenya is being cited as a perfect location for magazines photo-shoot for popular international fashion and lifestyle magazines.

Supermodel Anne de Paula. PHOTO | SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
Supermodel Anne de Paula. PHOTO | SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

British supermodel Naomi Campbell was in the country in June this year for a photo shoot she did in collaboration with British Vogue Magazine.

Supermodel Anne de Paula. PHOTO | SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
Supermodel Anne de Paula. PHOTO | SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

In the pictures shared by Campbell giving her fans a sneak peak, she is completely nude and only adorns a beaded waist chain.