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Catwalks and Close-ups with Soliana

Afros in the Diaspora
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In today's episode, we have Werknesh, better known by her stage name "Soliana," a rising East African actor and model based in Alberta. Soliana originally hails from the Northwestern part of Kenya, the Turkana district before she moved to Canada with her family in 2009. In this episode, prepare for laughter as she takes us through the humorous anecdotes and challenges of her journey as an immigrant. Delve into Soliana's unique narrative as she shares the highs and lows of her path as an actor and model, creatively navigating the artistic and cultural terrain of Alberta. Get ready for an entertaining ride as she gives us a glimpse into her beautiful soul and her family's perspective on her artistic pursuits. If you are an African/Black immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora podcast, send a DM or email with the information below! Facebook | Instagram | Tiktok - @afrosinthediaspora For Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com

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