17/06/2026
Every week our team selects a WCW from our WCW nominations that you select—and this week, Akhona Kom stands out.
She fits our theme this month perfectly. She pops. She represents the exact caliber of relentless drive and strategic ex*****on we love to see.
For the uninitiated, Akhona Kom is a South African entrepreneur, model, and digital storyteller who has spent over two decades documenting and elevating natural hair culture. As the founder and CEO of Loc Nation Africa, she made the executive decision to build something massive: a dedicated digital platform, educational archive, and cultural hub that celebrates, uplifts, and provides specialized care resources for the natural loc community across South Africa.
Moving from local Instagram modeling into mainstream beauty advocacy, Akhona's cultural impact has been highlighted by prominent lifestyle media platforms like Previdar. She is moving past the corporate rhetoric and actively building the ecosystem that challenges natural hair stereotypes, partnering with photographers, local creators, and modern lifestyle brands to champion authentic African aesthetic pride. She doesn't just talk about the future of beauty and identity; she’s directing it.
We are incredibly proud to highlight her voice today.
✨ Now, it’s your turn. We want to see who is inspiring you. Use the link in our bio to nominate a woman doing amazing things in your ecosystem. Let's elevate her voice.
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