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Eleshia Ais: From global runways to mentoring Kenya's next supermodels

Former Miss Intercontinental Kenya and international runway sensation Eleshia Ai (photo Elvis Ogina)

Former Miss Intercontinental Kenya and international runway sensation Eleshia Ai has firmly placed Kenyan talent on the global fashion map. Her recent appearance at Turkey Fashion Week in Baku, Azerbaijan, where she stunned in Oktayseven and Emrearibespoke designs, marks yet another milestone in a career that has spanned six countries as a runway model and 12 as an international model.

Yet for Eleshia, the spotlight is never just about herself. Behind the glittering gowns and global stages lies a deeper mission: mentorship. Having navigated the complexities of an industry that can be both glamorous and predatory, she is determined to guide the next generation of Kenyan models.

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