CONCLUSION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A few dozen years ago, there was little variety available in the stores when it came to black dolls. But, the situation is different now. Not only is there a wide range of black dolls, but there is also the Lira Barbie doll. Observing a beautiful replica of themselves makes little girls proud of who they are. It empowers them. Although the doll is not on sale to the public, it is an important symbol. Because it teaches the African girl child to appreciate the beauty in the diversity around us.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Afronista of the Week: How Lira Presents The African Girl Child with a Gift That Keeps Giving","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"lira-barbie-doll","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-12 21:38:20","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 21:38:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=333397","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":401821,"post_author":"12782","post_date":"2021-11-19 13:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-19 21:00:00","post_content":"\n\nEvery child deserves to be happy, to laugh, to explore, and to just have fun. Imagine doing what you love, having fun, and impacting lives at the same time! Beautiful right? Our Afronista Spotlight today falls on someone who is smart, beautiful, talented, and young. Nevertheless, she is already touching lives and making news headlines. Meet June Alaare Wisse, the 8-year-old model.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_320339\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1200\"] June Alaare Wisse posing in a beautiful white dress and gold necklace (Photo credit: Segun_Wealth)<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nJune Alaare Wisse is an 8-year-old Nigerian-Dutch model. She was born on June 18th, 2013 in Tema, Ghana, but lives in Lagos, Nigeria. Her father is Dutch while her mother is from Delta State in Nigeria. It was her mother who first discovered her incredible talent and love for modeling.\nTransitioning from Modeling as a Passion to a Career<\/h2>\nFrom the young age of three<\/a>, she would stand in front of a mirror and pose like a professional model. Consequently, she will mimic a model\u2019s catwalk on a runway. This flamboyance drew the interest of her mother who hired professional cat-walkers to mentor her. She said,\n\n\u201cI felt like a professional model already. But my mum got professional catwalkers so I could learn how to do that. I already started looking in the mirror and walking as though there was a runway and I owned the stage. That\u2019s how I learned.\u201d<\/em>\n\n\n\nInterestingly, she is not only a model but also a poet. Other things she loves doing include swimming, ballet dancing, and playing the piano. She also loves singing and meeting new people. Even with all her achievements, the young model is still unsure of what the future holds for her. She said,\n\n\u201cI think I will like to be a singer or a dancer but maybe tomorrow, I may decide to be a doctor or pilot. As children, we don\u2019t know what we want to be. We have a huge imagination.\u201d<\/em>\n
Her Modelling Career<\/h2>\nAt the age of six, she was already working as a professional model. Over the years, she has posed for professional photographers like Mofe Bamuyiwa, an art and portrait photojournalist. Also, she has modeled for designers like Sleek Clothes and Jewelleries and Heiress Couture Nigeria.\n\nJune Allare Wisse has graced the runway multiple times including a charity event for the physically challenged organized by La Mode Mag. Also, she modeled for the prominent children\u2019s apparel brand, Ruff \u2018n\u2019 Tumble. Speaking about her relationship with older models she said,\n\n\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve modeled for many brands. I can\u2019t count it but I know the journey is just starting. Other models treat me nicely when I get to communicate. They don\u2019t treat me like a kid. I work with older models.\u201d<\/em>\n\nFurthermore, June Wisse's pictures have been featured in many amazing magazines including Vanguard News, Nation Online, and Premier League news. She was featured in the popular blog, Family Rubies.\n
African Fashion Week For Children<\/h3>\nThis is an event that is created to showcase African fashion for children. June Wisse emerged winner during the African Kids Fashion Week competition. If you are looking for African fashion inspiration for your kids, June Alaare Wisse will burst you with inspiration.\n
A peek at June Alaare Wisse's styles<\/h2>\nJune Alaare Wisse has rare confidence for her age that adds glamor to her attires. She turns every attire she rocks into instant admiration. There are so many of her stunning appearances. However, we have been able to trim down the list. Have a look.\n\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_320340\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1536\"] June Alaare Wisse looking breathtaking in her beautiful gown (Photo Credit: Segun_Wealth) <\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThis silk blue and green overflowing gown would make Princess Jasmine of Alladin's story jealous. June Wisse looks every inch of an Arabian princess. The designer surely deserves some accolades for the elegant design.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_320342\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1203\"] June Alaare Wisse looking amazing in her velvet cloak(photo credit: Model Management.com) <\/em>[\/caption]\n\nAll hail the Queen! June Wisse rocks this velvet brown cloak like the Queen of Vikings. If royalty were a person, at this point, it would be June Wisse.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_320343\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1200\"] June Alaare Wisse striking a pose in the streets of India in her beautiful gown (Photo Credit: Segun_Wealth) <\/em>[\/caption]\n\nOne hand on her waist June Wisse holds up her pretty blue bare shoulder gown. It is nicely designed with a floral print material around the arms and waist, leaving a trail from the side of the waist down to her feet.\n