Who is Ramla Ali, Sinéad Burke, Adut Akech and Francesca Hayward who feature in Meghan Markles edit of Vogue?

By Deputy Chief EditorJuly 29, 2019

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Meghan Markle has picked some pretty amazing women to grace the cover of Vogue in her role as guest editor of the magazine.

The Duchess of Sussex picked famous and non-famous faces as part of the 15 Forces for Change.

Her Royal Highnesss Vogue cover features the likes of model Adwoa Aboah, New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, actresses Gemma Chan, Laverne Cox, Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek Pinault and more.

Some of the lesser-known names include Ramla Ali, Sinéad Burke, Adut Akech and Francesca Hayward.

Monday 29th July - The September issue of British Vogue features a rare interview between Michelle Obama and British Vogue's Guest Editor, Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Sussex. As first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama forged a path as the nation?s Mother-in-Chief and became a style icon in the process. Now, freed from White House protocol, she?s loosening up but still dispensing immaculate advice. In this rare interview, she talks motherhood and maturity with British Vogue?s guest editor, HRH The Duchess of Sussex. Read the full interview here: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/michelle-obama-duchess-of-sussex-interview-2019 CREDIT LINE: Her Royal Highness, The Duchess Of Sussex interviews Michelle Obama in the September Issue of British Vogue. PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT FOR COVER & HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUCHESS OF SUSSEX: PETER LINDBERGH PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT FOR MICHELLE OBAMA: MILLER MOBLEY IMAGES FOR DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE HERE - COVER MUST BE USED ALONGSIDE INSET IMAGES: https://we.tl/t-vgRLMaIEOq IMAGES CANNOT BE CROPPED OR ALTERED — Meghan guest-edited the latest edition of Vogue magazine (Picture: Peter Lindbergh/PA

Ramla is a Somali-born boxer who has won the Elite National Championships, the English Title Series and the Great British Elite Championships. She has an eye on becoming the first boxer to represent Somalia at the 2020 Olympics.

Somalian boxer Ramla Ali seen in action during the practice session for the upcoming 'AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships 2018 — Ramla is a female Muslim boxer who has won three major amateur boxing competitions (Picture: Hindustan Times)

Sinéad Burke is an Irish writer, academic, influencer, activist and broadcaster. She became the first person with achondroplasia (dwarfism) to be invited to the Met Gala this year, where she wore Gucci.

Its not her first magazine shoot either as she appeared on the cover for The Business Of Fashion alongside Kim Kardashian along with an interview as part of The Age of Influence series.

Speaking to Vogue, Sinéad said: We need to be constantly asking what voices are not in the world, which perspectives are not being considered, and make sure that change occurs with as much intersectionality as possible.

Sinead Burke Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening o the Met Gala — Sinéad Burke is a diversity advocate and lecturer (Picture: Clint Spaulding/REX)

Model Adut Akech Bior is one of the younger women featured in the shoot.

The South Sudanese-Australian 20-year-old was chosen as Model of the Year by Models.com.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Young/REX (10003789et) Adut Akech 'Zodiac Party' celebrating the launch of Claridge's 'The Tree of Love' Christmas Tree, London, UK - 29 Nov 2018 Diane von Furstenberg and Edward Enninful host dinner to celebrate Claridge's Christmas Tree 'The Tree of Love' by Diane von Furstenberg. — Adut Akech is a 20-year-old model born in Sudan, raised in Kenya, then moved to Australia as a refugee (Picture: Richard Young/REX)

Francesca Hayward is a Royal Ballet principal dancer. She told Vogue: Im very proud of the colour of my skin and that Im inspiring people from all backgrounds.

But I think it will be great for the next mixed-race or black female Principal dancer that she doesnt have to be asked about that.

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alastair Muir/REX (10302088d) Ondine Francesca Hayward 'Margot Fonteyn: A Celebration' performed by the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House, London, UK, 08 Jun 2019 — Francesca Hayward is a Principle dancer, meaning of the highest rank with the Royal ballet (Picture: Alastair Muir/REX)

Its no surprise that Meghan chose these women to be part of the 15 Forces for Change as they have overcome many hardships.

Ramla, for example, doesnt know exactly how old she is, only that she was born in the 90s, after war ravaged the country where her older brother was killed.

Adut left Kenya where she was raised and moved to Australia as a South Sudanese refugee.

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By Deputy Chief EditorJuly 29, 2019

172 2 minutes read