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Shanelle: From top model to a mentor

Shanelle is among top international supermodels appearing in shows for acclaimed fashion designers including Versace, Balenciaga, Valentino and Gucci. PHOTO | COURTESY | SHANELLE

By  SYLVANIA AMBANI

Standing at five feet 10 inches with skin the colour of midnight, Shanelle Nyasiase, is at the peak of her career.

She was recently nominated by Business of Fashion, an online magazine for the global fashion industry, as one of the top 500 people influencing fashion.

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