In 2017, Aboah was named the British Fashion Council’s Model of the Year, and her Barbie outfit is based on the ensemble she wore at that key moment in her career.

Hand-created by a team of Barbie artists, it shows her a wearing a Halpern dress, Stephen Jones turban and Christian Louboutin platform sandals.

“To see my own doll that has my freckled skin, skin colour, shaved head and my tattoos is so meaningful to me,” the model tells Vogue.

“Leading from her personal experiences, Adwoa founded Gurls Talk to be a completely open online platform, where anyone and everyone can share their experiences in a safe, judgement-free space,” says Barbie, introducing the Adwoa Shero.

“Gurls Talk was founded on the idea that by coming together young women will become individually and collectively stronger, inspire each other, and influence a positive impact on the world.”

Other role models honoured with a doll in Barbie’s hall of Shero fame include Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, boxing champion Nicola Adams OBE, and aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.

Earlier this year, Barbie unveiled two dolls with disabilities, in a welcome move to diversify its range.

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Barbie's latest muse is model and feminist activist Adwoa Aboah