Issa Rae, founder of YouTube web series Awkward Black Girl, has been announced as the new face of US beauty brand CoverGirl.

Rae, who follows in the footsteps of fellow CoverGirl ambassadors Katy Perry and Zendaya, announced the news on Instagram, posting 'I remember being an awkward black girl in high school, reading the pages of my favourite magazines, casually flipping through @COVERGIRL ads, singing their slogan in my head. Never EVER in my life did I imagine I'd be one. I am SO honoured and SO excited for what’s to come'.