The broody 38-year-old seemed in her element with the little ones when she dropped in to the maternity ward of a Lagos clinic, accompanied by fellow model Tyson Beckford
We're used to seeing Naomi Campbell sashaying along a catwalk or swanning around on the international party circuit. On a visit to Nigeria this week, though, the glamorous London-born model was showing off a more domestic side as she cradled babies in a maternity ward.
In contrast to her fiery image, the cover girl was a picture of tenderness as she lifted several of the tiny patients at the Lagos clinic out of their cribs for a hug. Time spent with the children of friends like Kate Moss - whose daughter Lila is five - seems to have paid dividends, as Naomi supported one newborn in the crook of her arm with an expert touch.
The catwalk star has been talking lately about her readiness to become a mother. "I know that with a baby I'd calm down," said the supermodel, who recently embarked upon a new relationship with a millionaire businessman. "With a child... you have to give your full self."
Her companion on the trip, during which she distributed sackloads of gifts to expectant and new mums, was model Tyson Beckford. The photogenic pair were in the country to attend the This Day Africa Rising concert, which aimed to show the continent in a positive light.
On October 14 another Africa Rising gig is being held in London's Albert Hall and Naomi has called on pals like Kate, Lily Cole and footballer Ferdinand Rio to give the event their backing.
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Naomi, keep up the good work. You are really growing. Thank you for speaking up for african american models. Apparently the judges of "She's got the look" did'nt hear you. I attended the audition today in Dallas,tx(10/02/08). I a sorry to say noting has changed. Did you see the winner from season 1 Tanya? Is she white or black? They're trying to make he rloo white. They should be proud of her if they picke dher and shoul'dnt try to alter her race. I am an african amreican women standing 5ft.11inches tall and very striking. Tell me why they picked a 50 yr old white women over me as if they had'nt enoug white women already to advance to th enext round. They judges that decide if you get to go to the next round to see Bev. Johnson were all white.(they don't show you these judges on t.v. But anyway I still have hope than t you. I think it would be an excellent idea for you to have a modeling show for wome of color and all ages. You would put everyones ratings to shame. Think about it. You are the only hope for women of color like myself that hope one day to become a model.
Love, Ceretha Rice
Port Arthur,tx
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