"When I got my hair dreadlocked ahead of New York fashion week, I had some pushback from people in the industry worrie…"

"When working I say to myself, ‘I am a product. It’s not about you. It’s about the vision these people have for their …"

"A lot of images I’ve seen of women in hijabs are negative. I want to show the world that Islam isn’t a scary thing. I…"

"I wanted to do a project that was digestible for everyone. The idea was to do a video that showed beauty in Muslim wo…"

"It is a very difficult thing to take up modelling as a profession in Nigeria because of the influence of our parents.…"

"I am on a mission to destigmatize America’s interpretation and views toward Islam. For the record, I am a Buddhist. T…"

"My ultimate end game and destination is far from the runways of New York. I want to continue my work in cinema and th…"

"I remember when we were filming last year, someone was like, 'Are you guys ready for your lives to change?' And we we…"

"She's bolder than I am, and she's more of a risk taker, and that was something I thought would be a challenge. But I …"

"I've seen shows on Broadway, and I've been through Times Square many, many, many times, not always willingly through …"