A RANDOM PHOTO THAT WENT VIRAL IN 2017 AND CHANGED ANOK YAI’s LIFE

This is Anok Yai, and in 2017, she was just another Howard University student enjoying homecoming week. But a random photo at this event changed fashion history forever!  


She never dreamed of modeling. Never thought about walking runways.  


A photographer named Steve Hall spotted her in the crowd, took her picture, and posted it on Instagram.  


What happened next? The fashion world EXPLODED!  


The girl who was just hanging out at a college party suddenly had EVERY major modeling agency fighting to sign her.  


But this isn't just another viral story...  

Because Anok didn't just become a model.  


She made HISTORY by becoming the first South Sudanese model to open a Prada show - one of fashion's highest honors!  


Now she's:  

Walking for Versace, Louis Vuitton, and Fendi.  

Starring in campaigns for Tiffany & Co. and Nike.  

Gracing covers of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar  


But here's what makes this story truly special.  


One person saw her beauty. One photo captured her magic. And that single moment didn't just change her life - it helped change how the ENTIRE fashion industry thinks about diversity and representation.

Remember: Sometimes your biggest moment can come when you least expect it. You just have to be ready when it arrives! 


What's your "one photo could change everything" moment?!

March, 1st 2025