For my wardrobe, I like to invest in classic pieces and pair them with more trendy new pieces and accessories each season.

There's a saying in Africa: To find out you are pregnant is to have one foot in the grave.

The most inspiring piece of advice I've gotten is simply to persevere. My mom taught me to always keep going no matter what from an early age. When it feels too difficult to push forward, I always remind myself, 'This too shall pass,' and then I redouble my efforts.

It's one thing to donate money. It's a whole other thing to give an opportunity for someone to make his own money.

I don't think we should judge celebrities for doing charity work. Period. Whatever their reasons for doing it, they are shedding light on issues that would otherwise go unnoticed.

I actually started modeling in Ethiopia, because that's where I grew up, and I started out by just doing little fashion shows for school, and I liked it so much that I started pursuing it.

I can contribute, be valuable and grow in many ways, since my interests are so varied. That is very satisfying.