What’s Next With Harmony ‘Anne-Marie’ Ilunga
The Hong Kong member, model and founder of social enterprise Harmony HK shares 27 of her favourite things
Harmony ‘Anne-Marie’ Ilunga was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, moving to Hong Kong in 2011 as a refugee. Having faced discrimination as a model of colour, she founded Harmony HK, a fashion company that spotlights local ethnic minority talents. Currently studying psychology and working as a model, Ilunga is also the cofounder of Learning Together, a Hong Kong-based organisation that runs an educational programme for asylum seekers and refugees aged 15 to 25.
Seven designers
My mother, Clarisse Akonyi Okondjo, who designs clothes made in African fabrics
The designer behind Artwomen HK, a brand that aims to empower refugee women in Hong Kong
Rihanna for her Fenty line
Anifa Mvuemba
Claude Kameni
On-Ying and Jason Mui
Donatella Versace
Six songs
‘What’s My Name’ by Rihanna
‘Diamonds’ by Rihanna
‘Associé’ by Fally Ipupa
‘Ikea’ by Koffi Olomidé
‘Nostalgie’ by Ferre Gola feat. Heritier Watanabe
‘If’ by Davido
Five Congolese foods
Pondubr
Pose
Rice
Chicken
Momos
Four places in Hong Kong
Tin Shui Wai
Tsim Sha Tsui
Central
Lamma Island
Three colours
Black, grey, and white
Two guilty pleasures
Rewatching The Office as soon as I finish watching it
Sweating while working out