Ajwa Olamide El melanin is on fleek! Exotic beauty dreams of modeling for FENTY by Rihanna. Growing up on the Eastside of Detroit, MI standing at 5’7 (doesn’t look like it), Ajwa will acquire her dreams in no time due to her positive mindset and humility.

about

Name:
Ajwa (AjjWah)
I recently received a well-awaited naming ceremony by my Aunt Queen Mother Osun Dara Nefertiti El. I now go by Ajwa Olamide El. Everyone mostly knows me as LaPorcshia. (La-Por-She-Aye).

Agency, if any:
Not exclusively signed to anyone (yet).

Age:
22

Height:
5’7

Instagram:
@LaPorcshia

Where were you born:
Eastside of Detroit

Ethnicity:
Indigenous Moor

Zodiac Sign:
Gemini

Favorite things:
Being in nature on a warm sunny day, looking up at the sky at night, learning new things, singing in the shower, being by the water, vibing out, chilling, being in my element and blessings.

What music are you listening to at the moment?
Right now, I’m listening to a mixture of Alina Baraz, Nat King Cole, Drake, Big Sean & Jhene Aiko, Rihanna, Migos, and Future.

Favorite movie, TV show:
All time fave movie is and will always be ‘Bebe’s Kids’.

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
My favorite beauty product is Shea butter. Fave smell is Frankincense and Patchouli oil.

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
I’d be pursuing someone else’s dream.

What’s something uncool that you love?
Starch; bad foods for the body, however, I keep balance.

Favorite modeling experience so far?
Hmmm… Let’s see. I have to say… being able to go to California and see my face painted in the California African American Museum. I love art so for someone to paint my likeness and have it placed in a museum miles, and miles away is pretty sweet. But, I love what I do and the blessings I receive. They [blessings] comes as is. I embrace each and every experience in its individual way.

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
Mannnn. The best thing about it is it is Detroit. Point blank period. There is no other and will be no other. Detroit has birthed some of the greatest, most legendary performers, inventors, creators, quiet as it’s kept. It’s just so cool, and I believe that I am one of those people.
Which brand would you love to model?
FENTY by Rihanna. I have always had a love for Rihanna and her artistic expression. All her stuff is hot.

Place you would love to visit:
The inner depths of the Grand Canyon. The areas where they have sectioned off. And, be present in the place our ancestors once thrived.

Currently, you’re obsessed with/about:
LOL! With things, I can’t change.

All photographs used with permission and provided by the model.