"When I finally discovered the ‘Sports Illustrated’ swimsuit issue, I browsed through archives and saw a picture of an incredibly stunning model, Damaris Lewis. Her images inspired me, and I imagined being in the magazine myself. Never in a million years did I dream it would actually happen."
- Philomena KwaoBritish-Nigerian author Philomena Kwao is well-known for her perceptive books that examine issues of family, culture, and identity. She frequently talks about unforeseen times in her life when she was inspired and accomplished. An experience with the world of fashion magazines was one such instance.…