A tanning addict who was born white but identifies as a ‘Black woman’ has shared her plans to “move to Africa” because she “feels a deep connection” to the country and its people.
But first, she wants more surgery.
Martina Big – who prefers to be called Malaika – has previously hit the headlines for using melanin injections to change the colour of her skin.
The 36-year-old glamour model has suffered severe backlash over the years by people saying she is wearing ‘Blackface’ and will “never be Black”.
Malaika – who naturally has very fair skin – is planning a move to Africa with her husband, Michael Groß, 38.
“We have received invitations from fans in many African countries and so it hasn’t been easy to choose,” Malaika told Need To Know.
“Currently, we have Kenya and Namibia on our shortlist.
“My husband and I had already planned to emigrate a few years ago, but then the pandemic hit.
“Since most of my modelling jobs are in Europe and the US, Michael fears it will be difficult for me to earn money in Africa.
“I’ve had to work hard to convince him that this is the best decision for us.”
But potential earnings aren’t the only factor in the move.
Malaika, who has the largest breasts in Europe, says each of them weighs 6630cc.
She has also undergone several lip augmentations.
The influencer plans to undergo a butt augmentation and surgery to “widen her nose” before her departure to Africa.
She said: “My husband and I are still working on the schedule.
“It’s especially important that I have my surgeries (buttock augmentation and nose widening) done here in Europe beforehand.
“Since I want my surgeries very extreme, I don’t know any surgeons in Africa who can do those.
“I am hoping that we can resolve the remaining issues soon and realise our dream of emigrating as soon as possible.”
Malaika feels confident that she and her husband will be embraced by the African people.
When she visited Nairobi for the first time in 2018, the glamour model says she was recognised by some of the local people and even had people wanting to take selfies with her.
She has visited Africa three times in total.
Martina, who is from Germany, said: “I want to emigrate to Africa because I feel a deep connection to the African people.
“The harsh criticism usually comes from the US via social media.
“People say things like ‘You’re white, you’ll never be Black’ or say my skin is ‘Blackface’.
“But I don’t take these comments to heart.
“I assume that people who have negative attitudes toward me hold back when they meet me in person.
“Though I never go walk around alone, my husband always accompanies me.
“Every time I’ve visited Africa though, I’ve felt at home and overwhelmed by the response.
“Once, as I got out of a taxi, a fan recognised me and a short time later, I was surrounded by a whole crowd of people wanting to take selfies with me and asking me many questions.
“I can’t wait to live there.”
