Martina Big, a 36-year-old woman from Germany, has shared her plans to move to Africa. She and her husband, Michael Eurwen, 38, have been using Melanotan injections, a synthetic hormone that darkens the skin. Over the years, they have faced criticism from people who insist they will “never be Black.”
The adult model, who has had several cosmetic procedures, including breast enhancements that brought her to a size 32T, says she has received invitations from fans in multiple African countries. Now, she and her husband are preparing to move, with Kenya and Namibia as their top choices.
The couple initially planned to relocate a few years ago, but the pandemic delayed their decision. Martina said her husband is concerned about job opportunities, as most of her modeling work is in Europe and the US. However, she believes moving to Africa is the right choice for them.
Martina, who now goes by the Swahili name Malaika Kubwa, meaning “Big Angel,” has undergone several cosmetic procedures. In addition to her breast enhancements, she has had lip fillers and plans to undergo more surgeries before relocating. She wants a butt augmentation and a procedure to widen her nose, both of which she prefers to have done in Europe.
She has visited Africa three times and believes she and her husband will be welcomed there. During her first trip to Nairobi in 2018, she said some locals recognized her and asked for selfies.
Despite receiving criticism, mainly from social media users in the US, Martina says she does not let negative comments affect her. Some people accuse her of “Blackface” and argue that she cannot change her race, but she insists that she feels a deep connection to African culture.
In 2019, Martina surprised viewers on a talk show when she claimed her future children would be born with dark skin, despite both her and her husband being born white. Some questioned her belief, pointing out that cosmetic changes do not alter genetics. However, she remains firm in her views, stating that doctors told her she is now “physically a Black woman.”
