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21 questions

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CLEO ICE QUEEN THE COLOUR PURPLE get tips on how to rock purple lipstick and more inside....

renovating structures at Chancellor College with PROJECT REJUVENATION

movies to watch after a heartbreak

PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL 2014

a look at the films that came from Africa

denim power

style your closet with one of fashion's classic pieces

discover the hidden treasures of Zomba

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PHALESS JEREMIAH EMAIL falessjere@gmail.com

Editor's letter

Exploring the edgy and colourful side of life, the second issue of Runway Duchess explores the dynamics of colour in the midst of the cold. Ignoring the dark, subtle elements of winter, this issue celebrates colour with a touch of edge. Warm sunny tones, bright florals for lucheons and denims bring forth the much needed sunshine in winter. Showcasing the theme of colour of this issue, is cover girl Cleo 'Ice Queen' the Zambian rapper and former BBA Housemate who is radiant with bright tones and summerly hair on the cover. Read the cover story as she answers our 21 questions enthusiastically.

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Hidden gem ISABEL KUMWEMBE FOUNDER OF CHANCO: PROJECT REJUVENATION Young and loaded with dreams, Isabel Kumwembe carries a good head on her shoulders. At such a young age, she has made a name for herself with "Project Rejuvenation", which she founded while still in college with the aim of renovating her school's structures. An inspiring young woman, it is evident that the future holds great things for Isabel. Runway Duchess had a chat with Isabel about her project and what led to its development.

Give us a brief background of yourself.You founded Project rejuvenation My name is Isabel Kumwembe. I was which is making quite an impact on born on April 19, 1991. Growing up, I was a the development of Chancellor very quiet, shy, and reserved child. This College, can explain what project was the biggest personal challenge I faced, as being shy-I constantly bottledrejuvenation is for our readers who any great idea I had or opinion I wantedmay not be familiar with it? to share. This bothered me and I Chanco: Project Rejuvenation is a decided to actively put in effort to student driven initiative aimed at share my ideas, to voice my opinion, to rehabilitating dilapidated speak out more. I overcame this infrastructure at Chancellor challenge in my life, and since then I knew that I can do anything if I put my College. Chancellor College, a heart to it. I took on many leadership constituent college of the roles since then. I was elected Head girlUniversity of Malawi, is a very at Lilongwe Private School. I was also important institution both elected house captain for sports, and historically and also captain of the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer team (I have always had a passion for playing developmentally. Sadly, looking at soccer). I went to Chancellor College, certain infrastructure at where I was selected to pursue a Chancellor College, it is evident Bachelors of Social Science Degree. At that there is severe deterioration. Chancellor College I was chosen Hall Rehabilitation of infrastructure is Representative for Umodzi hostel in my second Year. I was also made captain needed for the preservation of this institution. Chanco: Project of the Chancellor College Ladies Football Team. Majoring in Sociology, I Rejuvenation has the dual was elected President of the Sociology aspiration of fixing college Society of Chancellor College in my infrastructure as well inculcating final year. During my final year at Chancellor College, I was selected for athe value of maintenance and selfprogram called Students with Dreams- help in citizens. The project aims a creative leadership program are three fold: to inculcate values designed for college students in in citizens for the maintenance and Malawi. This program is under the Art preservation of our important and Global Health Center Africa and institutions. Secondly: to provides seed grants to college students with ideas that will positively rehabilitate dilapidated infrastructure. Thirdly: to create of impact society. Through this seed grant, I founded a Project at a conducive, comfortable Chancellor College, which I named: environment for optimal learning. Chanco-Project Rejuvenation. Towards my final year in college, I became a How did you come up with the idea to recipient of a Global Health Corps start this project? Fellowship, selected for one, of the onehundred and six positions from fourBeing a student at Chancellor thousand applicants, joining the Art College, I had the opportunity to and Global Health Center (AGHCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) witness and have first-hand Africa staff, as the Communications experience of the problems and Development Coordinator where I students face at Chancellor am working now.

College. This is different from the

avenues to give this cause a voice. Upon perspective an outsider would have on various college issues, as coming across a seed-grant opportunity, in my final year, I convinced granters looking outsiders can only speculate, for projects that will positively impact society where as I knew exactly what the that I will get people to start fixing up problems concerning us were. I knew that if change was to occur, it infrastructure at the University of Malawi. Before, I was even granted funding; the first had to come from the students, I knew that if I wanted to see change people I approached were my parents. I told them about my intention to advocate for happen, it had to come from me. change and help rehabilitate Chancellor One of the greatest issues of concern to me has always been the College, and asked for them to trust me to state of infrastructure of do this, as I knew that they would be Chancellor College. Chanco: concerned about the adverse effects it Project Rejuvenation was birthed would have on my education. My parents out of frustration with the falling supported me as usual, and in fact were apart of college infrastructure. very proud of the decision I had made. Upon The deterioration of receiving K150,000 I approached my closest infrastructure is an issue many of friend who was also my year and roommate, us complain about but scarcely act Memory Chitema, to be the Vice President of to change the situation. I felt that it the project as I knew I needed support. As a was time somebody stepped up to two-man team, and being roommates, we task, and start to fix infrastructure, worked well together, and ran a vicious and I decided I wanted to be that campaign in the college, putting up fun, person. I could not do this alone, informative, colourful posters in strategic and knew if impact was going to be places, and talking to as many people as made, structure had to be formed, possible about this idea. The feedback we for people to take this cause received from the student body was seriously. Aware of the abundant incredible, with many students approaching presence of like-minded us wanting to join the cause. We decided we individuals, a team of students, would welcome anyone who expressed ready to rebuild their college, and desire to join the cause, into the team. We advocate for the return of built a team of about 20 students. The next Chancellor College to its former step was to approach the college glory was formed, and our project administration. I talked to the principal, the was established. college registrar, and the dean of students who were all very supportive. The Principal Who were the first people you became our Patron and the registrar spread approached when you came up the word of our cause to all the university with this idea? staff. At this point, we had university staff, Initially, I started to share my lecturers, and students on-board. It was feelings with anyone who would amazing. Additionally friends and family listen, about how I want to fix back in Lilongwe heard about what I was college infrastructure and doing and helped to spread word of the consequently often ridiculed and cause, and we were set. discouraged. I explored many

"I knew that if I wanted to see change happen, it had to come from me"

How did you manage to spread the word about What was your first task and how did you manage to see it through? this project around? The project was birthed in January 2013. After approaching all the people stated Upon receiving a seed-grant of K150, 000 above, awareness of our project was there. Jessie Kabwira wrote an article in her column from the Arts and Global Health Center (AGHC) Africa, the Project Rejuvenation Team of the national newspaper about this new began to fundraise and ran a vicious project we, were taking on. I created a campaign for our cause. In February, the Facebook page, produced t-shirts, put up team raised a total of K500, 000. Our first more posters and made sure we were loud and task was to rehabilitate our first Lecture vibrant. Word spread viciously when we Room-Lecture Room B. This took great actually got started working on fixing up strategic fundraising, as a lot more money lecture room B. As we started cleaning, and than we initially had was required to bringing in supplies-lecturers and students rehabilitate Room B. Additionally we had to alike would stop and come have a look at what work with timelines to ensure the work was we were doing. Everyone was impressed that done. We demarcated January and we were actually doing what we said we would February as our fundraising months. We do as people were often ‘all talk and no action’ chose three days to do the work, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and decided that we when it came to such projects. A student, will complete the work within these three Charles Mkoka who works with the national newspapers, wrote a two-page spread on the days to prove a point-that this is possible. W work we were doing and that article was seen worked long days and long nights, finishing as late as 11pm, but we completed the room by the nation, and was a great tool for advocating for our cause. Blessings Chinsinga, and it was worth the hard work. another prominent lecturer at the college also Would you say it was a success? wrote about us and we were in the papers This was an absolute success. Rehabilitating about four times now. We were featured on our first room, Lecture Room B was the most national television about four times. At this important point for our project. It was after point, word of our project had spread this room was rehabilitated that people throughout the nation. believed in us, and we showed what we are

capable of doing. The point of emphasis was

What was the general reception from ‘ordinary people can do extraordinary Chancellor College like? things.’ I will say that it could have been even The college received this project well, in fact more amazing if we had the financial muscle the support was better than I imagined. to have renovated the room to a higher quality. But the success stems also from the However, I was informed that a few people such as college staff were against this project fact that none of us have anything special as they felt that we were taking responsibility about us that makes us more able to do this away from the government. This did not faze than anyone else. In fact, I have never even me and as leader of the project, I refused to been exposed to renovation work-anybody else could potentially do what we did better. stop because I believe that I am also responsible for my society, for my country, and However, what we were doing is more than rehabilitating, we were advocating, we were that nobody should have to suffer, simply to showing our frustration in a positive way-I prove a point- when the solution lies even in our call it “demonstrating through own hands. Indeed the government and demonstrating.” college administration has a role to play, but I believe that we as Malawians need to realize What was the feeling like for you working on that as a society we can collaboratively help improving the classrooms and seeing your our nation develop if we eliminate this attitude dream come to life? of dependency and develop a spirit of active I will truly say to you that seeing all this com participation in national issues. to pass has been one of the most precious moments of my life.

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All I wanted and expected from this project was to help the college fix up one classroom. Initially, I just thought I could at least raise money to purchase one blackboard which would probably make one classroom look better; however the project grew beyond my expectations and dreams. The beauty for me stems from multiple aspects. First of all the having people believe in me was something I treasured. Trusting me enough to tamper with a monumental institution such as Chancellor College was an honour to me, and I did not take the opportunity lightly. Secondly having people join the cause showed to me that people care and that is very important. Getting the larger community involved, and so much support was amazing. But the feeling I get when I walk past these two classrooms of which I led renovations is indescribable. Watching lecturers and students learn in a classroom I helped renovate makes my heart smile.

You have to prove that you have a concrete idea and that investing in it is worth it. Quite frankly, people thought I was crazy and that the idea was insane. Lucky for me I came across the Art and Global Health Center who foster young leadership and look for ideas that will positively impact society. Through Students With Dreams, a program of the Art and Global Health Center, I had a great team to brainstorm with and shape my project. I really wish there were more organizations like the Art and Global Health Center who are willing to invest in such ideas, but keeping my open for such organizations was key to the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success.

Project rejuvenation has become quite a success with big companies like NICO sponsoring the projects, how did you manage to attract such big corporations? Through the media, being on national television and in the newspapers, we have gotten great exposure. In fact, NICO Life Insurance read about the work we are doing in the newspapers, and they communicated with me about their desire to donate to the cause. They donated K1 million to us.

What has been the highlight for you individually since you undertook this How has this helped Project task? rejuvenation? Since the inception of this project This has helped project rejuvenation by showing that we are an organization there have been many highlights. I that can be trusted, and that is credible. think, for me individually, the reactions I have gotten from people have been priceless. I have walked What obstacles has the project met along the way and how did you deal with around in town and on more than one occasion have had people come up to them? The biggest obstacle I met was finding me and tell me how they saw me on initial funding to carry out this project. the news, and that they are inspired from the fact that a young girl such On my own, getting starting capital to do this was a challenge. Fundraising is a as myself could initiate such a great project. Students at Chancellor very complex issue. College consider me a role model now, and I have been featured in some college news articles, and invited to speak at a Sociology Society event. Hearing people talk of the

people talk of the project with passion re-energizes me and I’m honoured by the appreciation people have had. Even in my very home, hearing my little sister say she is impressed by me and is motivated to be a change maker in her community gives me an unspeakable joy. My father and mother express their pride in me and have jokingly nick-named me “Project Rejuvenation,” as have many others, but for me knowing that people have been inspired is everything to me.

"We all have the power to influence. If you care about something, and have a burning desire o matter how little you think your contribution maybe, go for it."

What’s next for project rejuvenation and how do you plan on achieving this? In 2013, we rehabilitated two lecture rooms. In 2014, we intend to go back to these lecture rooms, and devise a system where we have routine maintenance of these rooms, as practice-to ensure that we do not fall in the trap of waiting for things to fall apart, before we address them. We will continue to reach out to various stakeholders for donations, and we will continue writing proposals to various organizations to support us, or adopt a room or hostel to renovate at Chancellor College. We will continue to advocate strongly for this cause, and will not stop until we get Chancellor College back in shape.

What words of encouragement would you have for a fellow youth who has aspirations like yours but lacks the courage or support to see them through? “I am only one person, and I cannot do everything, but just because I cannot do everything, does not mean that I will refuse to do that e which I can,” is one of my favourite quotations. We all have the power to influence. If you care about something, and have a burning desire to pursue it -no matter how little you think your contribution maybe, go for it. That little contribution you make could be the igniting spark of a global fire.

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21 QUESTIONS With CLEO ICE QUEEN

leo Ice Queen is making waves on the music scene with he sultry rap sounds. After coming second from last year's big brother competition, the Zambian rap artist is not slowing down. In this interview, we get to know a little bit more about the Zambian beauty as she answers our 21 questions.

"Women have so much more to prove and need to express utmost levels of professionalism in our craft."

CLEO ICE QUEEN

For our readers out there who are not y familiar with your music, briefly explain your sound. Expect anything from me...but mostl Describe your upbringing a little bit, was hard hitting raps, with a dancehall or sometimes RnB feel. music a big part of it? Yuuup...I started signing at age four, I started rapping at age 6, to the likes of Coolio and Tupac. At age 11 I fell in love with Bow Wow, and a bit of Britney Spears. I listened to music all the time. I danced a lot and took part in plenty of talent competitions. I remember my dad had a walk in closet filled with vinyl records from wall to wall. So I grew up knowing and loving a lot more than just Hip Hop. At age 15 I was the winner of a nationwide talent competition, being the youngest and only female. By age 16 I recorded my 1st single...and the rest is history... I am loving your song "big dreams" has rapping always been your dream? Yuuup! Since I was 4years old.

What are the challenges you meet in the music industry with you being a female As an artist yourself, what are the five songs that are high up on your playlist rapper? Most ni***z want your cookie...not manyright now? care about your talent. Salute all the guys Bruna Boy - Yawa Dey giving a chance to real talent to grow and Janelle Monae ft Miguel - Primetime Rihanna - What Now advance. Women have so much more to BeyoncĂŠ - Grown Woman prove and need to express utmost levels of Cleo Ice Queen - Addicted professionalism in our craft. Are these the songs that inspire you? Somewhat. .

Which artist would you say have influenced you in one way or the other? Madonna, Tupac, Bow Wow, T.I, Beyoncé Missy Elliot, Bob Marley; Michael Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Pompi, Exile, plenty plenty more Do you write all your own songs? Yes

Where do you draw inspiration from when you write songs? Everywhere.... friends, relationships, family, day to day experiences, nature, studio sessions, music, movies, books...the list is endless.

You are currently rehearsing for your performance at the Zambian music awards, what is it like performing on stage Yes im heavy in rehearsal. ..im loving it. Performing on stage is awesome for me!!! I love the energy from the crowd..I love giving a 100% into my craft. Being on stage gives me life! Do you ever get nervous? Yes...quite a lot. Nothing a shot of tequila cant solve to calm them nerves. (laughs)

Let’s travel back in time to last year. You were a runner up in last year’s big brother show, what drove you to enter the competition? Was it something that you had always wanted to do or was there more to it? Well it is something I always wanted to do. was a dream come true.

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d What are your fondest memories of the And remember. ..have your own life before you become someone else's wife. Hold on to your dream!!! Be great big brother house? young African Woman. You are a mother of a generation. é, Party Zone, Arena moments, When Dj God bless. Xclusive played 2 of my videos in the party Zone...ahhhh...heavenly! All my hard Get educated, Be determined, Believe in yourself, work I put to get those videos does...having them launched on such a Protect your heart, Give freely, Laugh/Smile platform...Blessed

Any regrets from your time in the house? None at all Would you do reality TV again? Of course Why? Cause my life...my story can be an inspiration to many.

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Do you have an essential fashion item? Jewerly...Ice!!! What’s your motto or the advice you live by? YOLO (You Only Live Once) be wise about it.

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the 2014 pan africa film festival

The 22nd annual Pan African Film Festival took place from February 6th t the 17th and showcased 177 feature films, docs, shorts and web series at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles.

Different countries were represented as the event attracted a variety o guesty who gathered to honor black films deserving much needed recognition.

Founded in 1992 by Danny Glover, Ja'net DuBois and Ayuko Babu who felt need to celebrate our African heritage, it was very inspiring to see some the films at the event originating straight from Africa.

One particular film that I was more than happy to see get the recognition 'Umunthu' by rising Malawian filmmaker Mwizalero Nyirenda.

Umunthu is a 30 minute "first person documentary investigating toleranc politics and culture in relationship to gay rights through the lens of the Pa African concept of Umuntu".

An insightful film that will lead to a lot of debates about homosexuality no only in Manawi but Africa as a whole, Umunthu is a must watch. Below is a list of the winners at the festival BEST FEATURE NARRATIVE: Of Good Report -- Winner Confusion Na Wa -- Jury Recognition BEST SHORT NARRATIVE: Freedom Road -- Winner Sketch -- Jury Recognition BEST DOCUMENTARY: Freedom Summer -- Winner Small Small Things -- Jury Recognition BEST DIRECTOR, FIRST FEATURE: The Forgotten Kingdom -- Winner Felix -- Jury Recognition

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I get so excited at the sound of food especially when its food I have never E ELEGANT DAPPE H T heard of. It’s not often you get to a With friendly waiters who have restaurant and have a whole new what sane customer wouldn’t experience and get out feeling good about it. So Dapper Restaurant came into not me! They have such loyal c table set on daily basis and ge my mind just at the thought of food. Tucked away in Namiwawa, Blantyre, along with free meals to appreciate Chilembwe road with beautiful surroundings. Exclusive table setting The amazing continental cook and with a signature dish bein say Iwas really shocked someo out of Chambo, it’s just fish. O The Chambo main course mea and it is well prepared with thr cooked in three way poached, tempura butter served with ve curry, crushed peas and crea of local and internationalsens

Dapper means smart and the restaurant reflects the excellent standards stated in the name. The restaurant is intimately cosy, with beautiful table settings that add a touch of elegance to the whole environment. Even the meals served are super smart and delicious with just a blink of an eye.

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The Tasty Chambo signature dishâ&#x20AC;&#x153;You shall never hav e welcoming smiles, it anywhere else like thatâ&#x20AC;?, says Chisomo go back? Definitely Kadzakumanja-CK, the restaurant owner. He has customers who have abroad experience in cookery and loves doing et rewarded what he knows best, being a Chef. He admits he only their support. got to where he is now through determination, hard work and learning from all his experiences.

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Runway Beauty

Wearing lipstick and picking the right shade is tricky for everywoman. Its even harder with the non conventional colours like purple. They look good on the models and on the red carpet but in reality most of us can't get it right. These simple tips can help with making your purple lips journey much simpler

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discover the hidden BY PHALESS JEREMIAH

treasures of Zomba

It was the last day of second term, my dad picked me up earlier than usual, and as I got into the car I remembered this time we were going t have to drive further than we normally had to. For two weeks before I had gone back to boarding school we had moved. We had left the beloved capital city, I once called home and we were now living in a small unheard of town in the middle of nowhere. I held back the tears. It took me years to appreciate the vast realm of beauty that I woke up everyday. But when I did, it changed my perspective on life forever. As Africans weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sometimes blinded and we fail to appreciate all the beauty that is around us.

Zomba is a small city situated in southern Malawi amongst the Shire highlands. It is famous for its British colonial architecture, diverse cultural mix, but most importantly the breathtaking Zomba plateau. When I moved here, six years ago, I had no idea what this little city (then town) had to offer me. I despised my parents for taking me away from the city life that I so dearly held close only to be stuck in a place that was surrounded by rocks and trees. But I was wrong. I would spend hours watching TV fantasizing about what a lovely life I would have when I went outside the country. And eventually, I did go outside the country, only to have my eyes opened to all the beauty that I had left behind me.

I came home and I often spoke about wishing to travel the world, to beautiful places and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I made a decision, I was going to see beautiful places but I was going to start at home. At first the only place I knew that was remotely beautiful to me at the time was a hotel up the Zomba Mountain called Ku Chawe Inn.

Sunbird Ku Chawe is one of Malawiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere mountain resorts and one of the best places to fully take in the vast and beautiful countryside that Malawi has to offer. The hotel stands overlooking the Zomba Plateau which rises to nearly 2200m above sea level and around this hotel are some of the most stunning views to be seen in all of Africa and I loved this place But as time went by, I dedicated more time to exploring what other wonders my little town had to offer me and I was not left disappointed. The area surrounding Ku Chawe has some of the most beautiful scenery one can ever come across and I was left in awe as to how I had missed out on this beauty for so long.

Next to the hotel you have the Plateau stables with over twenty of the most majestic creatures I have ever seen in my life. I had never been on a horse before but when I saw these divine creatures in front of me, I understood that Zomba was exactly the place I was meant to be. I have dedicated my time wherever I can, to make that little effort to go explore other unknown realms in my now beloved city of Zomba. And it has become a custom that with each new trip comes a whole vast array of memories and knowledge that I could not have gained elsewhere.

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned from exploring all these amazing places that, you can never stumble across something amazing if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have even the smallest inclination to look for it. I had live in Zomba for four years before discovered that it was one of the most beautiful places I could have ever imagined. So one needs to open their eyes to beauty in order to see and feel beauty.

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