Zimbabwe was to the surprise of many listed as one of the several countries in which Rihanna's beauty care line was going to be launched in and it has now been revealed that the UK-based Zimbabwean model is the face of Fenty Beauty Africa's global launch.

Nyasha Matonhodze was posted on Fenty Beauty's Instagram page before she shared the news. I’ve had a lot of “pinch me” moments in my career, but I have to say this one hit differently.

 
To be the face of @fentybeauty Africa’s global launch is one thing, but as a deeply proud Zim Girl and knowing this will be launching in Zimbabwe where my family and grandma are going to see it felt particularly special.

Nyasha Matonhodze Of Zimbabwe Is The Face Fenty Beauty Africa's Global Launch!

Colourism is still something we are healing from, but when beauty companies make an effort to cater to all shades it does genuinely make everyone feel included. Thank you @badgalriri I’m incredibly honoured to be a part of this campaign and most importantly its message.

Nyasha Matonhodze is a Zimbabwean-British model who has graced the runway for Louis Vuitton, Burberry & Versace among others while featuring in and being on the cover of multiple magazines.

Career:

She became a model at 16. Nyasha Matonhodze won Elite Model Look UK in 2009. She starred on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar alongside Elite models Megan Bull, Amelia Rami, Anya Langoshina and Lulu Valentine.

In 2009 she signed a contract with Elite Models in Paris and Milan and walked for brands including Louis Vuitton, LOEWE, and Emmanuel Ungaro in her debut season. Here are some of Nyasha Matonhodze's Career Highlights:

• November 2010: Appears in Wonderland editorial, photographed by Xevi Muntane
• 2010: Signs contract with Marilyn Agency.
• 2011: Appears in the spring issue of V, photographed by Peter Funch.
• February 2011: Walks the fall Halston, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Emanuel Ungaro, Loewe, and Louis Vuitton shows in New York and Paris.
• March 2011: Appears in editorials for Harper's Bazaar and Teen Vogue.
• April 2011: Teen Vogue features Matonhodze as a face to watch.
• 2011: Featured on the fall cover of Love, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.
• 2011: Models for the Louis Vuitton fall ad campaign.
• September 2011: Nyasha Matonhodze records her New York Fashion Week for The Cut Video.
• October 2011: Closes the spring Balenciaga show in Paris.
• October 2011: Appears in editorials for W and Numero.
• November 2011: Appears in editorials for Vogue, Dazed & Confused, and Numero.
• December 2011: Appears in Vogue editorial, photographed by Norman Jean Roy.
• January 2012: Appears in editorials for W and Vogue.
• March 2012: Appears in Allure editorial, photographed by Mario Testino.
• 2012: Appears in the spring issue of V, photographed by Kacper Kasprz

In May 2022, Matonhodze was selected as the face of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Africa’s global launch.

Awards:

In recognition, Nyasha Matonhodze was nominated as a young achiever in the 2015 Zimbabwe International Women Awards, which celebrates Zimbabwean women who have made a contribution to the community.