Like the devoted and protective crab who rules over her zodiac, Kenyan-born model Abény Nhial finds power in her intuition.
Back on home soil, Nhial comes alive on set. Vibrant and full of energy, she goes with the flow. It’s this same essence that made us fall in love with her only three short years ago, when we shot the fresh face for RUSSH in her first-ever editorial – ‘When You Move, I Move’. In a moment come full circle, Nhial commands Tim Ashton’s lens once more, now as our September cover star.
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My name is ... Abény.
My star sign is ... Cancer.
It suits me because ... I am deeply connected to all of existence, so I feel everything.
I was born in ... Kenya.
And now I live in ... London.
But sometimes I miss ... Australia! The weather, the people, my family and friends, the environment, and the quality of life.
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The first thing you should know about me is ... I’m a warm, empathetic soul who cherishes deep connections.
My friends would describe me as ... Loving.
My favourite snack to bring backstage or on set would be ... Biscoff or cashew nuts.
Night owl or early bird? Honestly, it depends on where I am in the world, but I would say I’m a perfect mix of both.
I knew I wanted to pursue modelling when ... It honestly came very naturally to me; I believe it was meant to be. I never took it seriously and thought I’d end up in the Olympics or something (as a kid, I was obsessed with athletics and was convinced I was the fastest person)! I didn’t know what I was doing in my first few shoots, but the teams I worked with uplifted me and gave me the confidence I needed in order to want to pursue modelling.
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My fondest modelling memory is ... Making beautiful friendships with some of the most amazing souls I have ever met.! I am grateful for all the experiences.
A motto I live by ... There are two: ‘What’s meant for me will always be for me’ and ‘What you put out into the universe is what will come back to you’.
I’m currently reading ... Right now, I’m diving into books that expand my understanding of the world and myself. I have read all of Joe Dispenza’s books.! I also love Neville Goddard.
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Someone in the fashion industry that I really admire is ... Daniel Rosebery; his work speaks for itself.
After a long day on set, I like to unwind by ... Spending time by myself in silence, just enjoying my energy and my home.
Right now, I’m obsessed with ... Connecting with my inner divinity and learning more about myself.
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My idea of a perfect morning would be ... Waking up, drinking tea, and writing in my journal in complete silence (or with meditation music in the background), while enjoying my Biscoff.
The first person I share good news with is ... My family or friends.
The future looks ... Beautiful. Full of so much love, light, and kindness. I see myself being the best I can be, accomplishing my personal goals while spreading love and kindness to all.
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