Aamito Lagum

Awards & Honours

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Aamito Lagum stands out as a pioneer for African talent in the Western fashion industry. Her victory on Africa's Next Top Model remains a historic first, marking her as the only winner in the franchise's history. Beyond the competition, she has earned respect for navigating the industry's complexities with grace and for using her platform to advocate for diversity. Her cover feature on ELLE UK and roles in major films like Three Thousand Years of Longing further cement her status as a versatile and influential figure in entertainment.

AwardsLagum's primary accolade is winning the inaugural season of Africa's Next Top Model in 2013. She has received industry recognition for her role in diversifying the fashion landscape and for her performance in Queen of Katwe. While she has not won major competitive awards like Oscars or Emmys, her impact on African representation in Western media is widely acknowledged.

Magazine Covers

ELLE UK

August 2017

Cover Feature

Records & Feats

Only Winner of Africa's Next Top Model

Reality TV Milestone·2013

Lagum is the sole winner in the history of the first season of Africa's Next Top Model, a unique distinction in the franchise.