EAST AFRICA KIDS
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1Established in 2019, East Africa Kids Fashion Magazine
EAST AFRICA KIDS FASHION MAGAZINE
is the biggest fashion magazine that givesIssue parents and kids 3 1 a unique taste of Art, Music and Fashion.
CONTENTS
From the editor ............................................................................. 1 Fashion Rays ................................................................................... 2 Kids and Photography .................................................................. 5 Story Time ....................................................................................... 9 Tyra Abok ........................................................................................ 11 Lets Cook Twins Kitchen .............................................................. 13 Our Guest Model Star ................................................................. 14 Tyrus Benson .................................................................................. 16 Little Miss Universe Kenya 2020 .............................................. 17 Story Yangu ...................................................................................... 20 The power of 4 .............................................................................. 23 Who Am I ........................................................................................ 27 Insider (Kids Pullout)...................................................................... 28 Color Me .......................................................................................... 29 Easy DIY ........................................................................................... 30 Someone like You ............................................................................ 31 Article Winner Issue 3 ................................................................... 32
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FROM THE EDITOR Dear Reader,
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s it may reach different kind of people, am here to remind you that it really doesn’t matter what the past held but how you do about the information and knowledge you got from it, you are fully responsible for that. Will take you a little back to my home. I grew up knowing I have to read every time I got a chance to, my dad being a teacher, he used to wake me up at 5.am to do my first morning prep. This carried on till when I was in high school. One thing I am proud of till now is my dad, waking up every morning to make our breakfast, this is something unbeatable till very day. Throughout the whole process it’s the small tiny things that my parents did for me and my siblings. Their presence, from beating us up, tying us outside in our garden, to showing up at 6pm at my school just to come pick my specs and have it repaired within one hour, I mean, wow, I live for those moments. That’s what every kid is looking upto from their parents and guardians. To Show up, be there for them, correct them, praise them, love them. They are yearning for that presence of father figure, they yearn for their mothers love and laughter. If by any chance your a daughter, son, find yourself at the crossroads of whether you are loved enough by people arounnd you, take that love and spread it to someone else in your life. Show that love to another human. In that way someones day will be beautiful because of you. Love will find you always. Don’t go beating them up because someone grew up like that, don’t go around spoiling them with gifts because someone elses daughter or son was given everything. Communicate with the kid, listen to all the one million words she wants to say about her day, Listen to his whole idea of football even if you don’t undertstand it. Just listen. Don’t brush them off because you too busy for such stories. It wont be perfect or easy, it may not seem as it is in words, but try, JUST BE THERE, happiness is right infront of you. Sometimes that’s all that matters. I may not see it all but I feel it all, says the Broken child,beside the riverbed.
Enjoy the read
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FASHION RAYS
FASHION RAYS Our issue three of fashion rays was inspired by how much would you spare for love. Flowers bloom without having to worry if someone will pluck it and stamp on it, or it will be for someones special day. It just blooms. So be like a flower, wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.
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FASHION RAYS
Zawadi Muthoni Mugo
Prince Chumah and Joshua
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KIDS & PHOTOGRAPHY
KIDS PHOTOGRAPHY
In a world so freezy and chilled, warm and moistened, soul spirits fly high, smiles randomly splattered, hearts beating together, I want to be in that world. capture each and every memory and send balloons up the sky as a cheer to my dearest self. Have you ever thought of a day when you just wake up, took the first picture and it said all about you, wether soul frozen or hyped? I did and the very thought you give to that picture will reflect on your very thoughts into the day. speak power, you get power, speak greatness, the reflection should be the same so look again at that captured, trust him/her. capture her/his greatness. then frizzle your way into the day.
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am a queen and am gonna wear my heart on my sleeve, and everyday I appreciate my worth.
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on’t let the world or people around you suffocate your shine, rise up and be the best version you can be any day any time.
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hey say, knowledge is power, so hey am here catching fire from all the wisdom this world can offer. Spoiler alert in the kids section though.
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appiness is an inside job. Smile as you are amazing just the way you are. Your nose is the right shape. Your skin is the right shade. Your lips, hands and feet are the exact size. Your height is perfect and so is your natural hair color and texture. Your voice and laugh are perfect. Whatever you dislike about yourself is just in your mind. Shake it off.
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Let Us walk Together
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We are here to make the best of it. To discover things that move us deeply. We’re here to meet people who ignite our mind, people who connect with our very soul. We’re here to live a life we all will be proud of, to find all that exists in this world that was made for us. We’re here to unite hands and shield each other to thrive into the future, the future is us little ones. I HOPE you have the strength to fight to be what you are meant to be.
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STORY TIME “THE DIM LIGHT ON HER CROWN… ” BY Amantle Kobe, Gaborone Botswana
She shut her eyes tightly pretending to sleep, praying and pleading the Almighty that this would soon be over. The whispers’ from her bedroom door made a flood of tears flow down her beautiful marble black skin. “What have I done to deserve this?” she questioned her petite brain. “Feel free to do anything you want to her, but each extra minute comes with an extra cost. Rip her skin, scratch her face and bite her belly, “her evil Aunt Rosalina uttered. It had been a family norm that Lelentle had turned to a means of gathering ends meet for her family. A couple of men; young, old, rich and mediocre were her regular abusers. They would tear up her clothes, scratch her face and bite her body. Her throat was raw from screaming when the next entered. Luckily it was the last encounter for the day. “Stop it! Stop it!” Lelentle exclaimed, he slapped her face and let out an evil laugh. “You filthy rat! You think you are pretty? Who do you think is going to love you looking at your ugly face? ”Thabang, her Uncle mocked. It was only at the day of Lelentle’s birth that she encountered her first encounter with fate begun. Only three hours after the little bundle of joy’s entrance to this world, her mother Lorato passed on to paradise. Lelentle-Lorato they named her in memory of her late mother. Left to live with her drunkard father, Lelentle had no option because she suffered the consequences of her mother’s decision of deciding to marry Tumelo Lamorena, a famous business man in the great city of Gaborone. His arrivals late home for the past week had bothered Lelentle-Lorato; he did not even touch his food for the past week. What was up with him she thought to herself? Continuous coughing woke her up from her almost sleep, and she quickly dashed for her father’s bedroom. “Daddy! Daddy! What’s wrong?” she hurriedly tried to speak out. “Should I call the ambulance? “Lelentle panted in fear. With attempt to open up Tumelo’s airway with her tiny twelve year old hands, unending foam continued to erupt like a furious volcano from his mouth. “Be like your mother my love,” were the last words she ever heard from her father before letting out the last cough and closing his eyes. A week after Lelentle’s father, Tumelo was laid to rest, she found a note written to her under fathers bedroom lamp “LELENTLE-LORATO LAMORENA My life turned out to be a blessing after you were born, I couldn’t endure the love I had for you My love, my pride, My Joy where ever life will lead you never forget the LORD. Your mother and I will be your guardians from above. Stay strong My Love and raise the family name up high.You are a true Queen. I LOVE YOU.”A tear streaked down her cheek but she held the letter close to her heart. Where will she start from? “What’s the nature of the relationship between Miss.Peolwane Bontle and Mr.Thabo Kwena?” “Mr. Kwena is Ms.Bontle’s legal guardian, of which he was authorized of her care when she was only six years of age Your Honor.’ “Can you tell the court more about these violent altercations Ms.Bontle has shared with you?” “Once she came to my house with a bloody dress, her tears mixed up with her blood, when asking her what had occurred she mentioned that her Uncle, Mr.Thabo Kwena had brought over three of his drunk friends over for the night, who then invaded her room while she was asleep and then used her. She showed me one of the scars they had made on her belly and the whipping Mr. Kwena had given her for her stubbornness during the previous night. She moved further to her neck where she showed me the marks she had received earlier that morning, with a threat to be killed if she ever spoke of the events that occurred the night before, after which she quickly dashed to my house for help while Mr. Kwena was asleep,Your Honor. “Anything else?” “No your Honor.”
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STORY TIME Continued....... “With the powers vested in me under the Children’s Act of 2009, I rule that Mr.Thabo Kwena be sentenced to twenty-five years imprisonment and six months of community service.” Then she proceeded to hit her hammer. This was one of the cases that had made Lelentle-Lorato Lamorena, Botswana’s best judge, at only twenty one of age she had graduated with a Master’s Degree in Children’s Law from the University of Oxford. Her passion for law made her accelerate in the saturated industry where she owns her own law firm; Lamorena’s Attorney Generals. After enduring five years of physical, emotional and sexual abuse from her aunt Rosalina and her Uncle Thabang, who turned her into a family business she was later rescued by an angel, her High school teacher Mrs.Mpho who took her in as her child after she heard her story. Attorney Maylah Jones, who ruled out a sentence to her Aunt and Uncle, had always been an inspiration to help the vulnerable and abused kids throughout the country. As she entered her Mercedes-BenzG63, she set out for her penthouse by the Two Oceans shore in Cape Town. “Your love, “a song by Azana she had fell in love with played in the background in her drive from the Cape Town High Court. “Raise our family name high, you are a true Queen. I love you.” She remembered her father’s note as she parked her car in front of the penthouse she had owned together with her Husband Dr.Daniel Sophia. She had learnt that the tragic beginning of her life was not the end, but a means to unleash the diamond she was from the love that endured from her parents. “Ka nnete Lelentle-Lorato Lamorena” she whispered as she opened the door of her penthouse, translating to “Truly the Love of the Lord is beautiful.” FROM UGANDA
CARMEN SANDIEGO; THE BEGINNING As a young child Carmen never really knew much about her parents. She was always told by the lady who raised her, Coach Brunt that she was found on a maize field. Though she didn’t believe it, she rarely asked question to avoid testing her patience. She had always appreciated the lady for she was all she had. Little did she know she would sooner or later realize her whole life was a lie? Carmen had grown up on a private island that had an institution .It was where the coach supposedly taught physical education. Though she didn’t know what they did at the institution she had her suspicions. Finally when she was old enough to enroll in the institution, her legal guardian let her in on their dirty secret. It turned out to be an institution dedicated to training professional stealing .Carmen had always been cheeky .She had even earned the nick name ‘black sheep’ among the students. Though she didn’t believe in violence, she continued with the course. There she would learn all she needed to know about the art of stealing from the best criminals in the region. To be honest I truly believe that this was the beginning of Carmen Sandiego. Composed By; Crystal Ogutu
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TYRA ABOK
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PRINCESS TYRA ABOK Who is Tyra Abok? Tyra Abok is a 10year old child who is so passionate in modeling and fighting for the rights of her fellow children Tyra Abok is a fashion and commercial model An advocate for children’s rights and fights against child abuse A TV host, an Actress , the mini little misses Africa and Ambassador ,a motivational and public speaker Why Modeling? because I found alot of passion in modeling and I saw that modeling will give me a big platform to show case my talent and also give room for me to fight for children’s rights love fashion because it brings out the best in me Would you pursue modeling at an old age? Yes, modeling is a career I would love to pursue in my old age Whom do you look up to I look up to Tyra Banks because Tyra was one of the first black models in the world and even when she was discriminated, she never gave up love her fighting spirit until she made it through and all of us always face such times in life What advice would you give to upcomimg kid models? My advice to all kids who are starting to model is. Nothing comes so easily Most time you may be discouraged with people’s words but never give up if modeling is your thing One thing I learnt and mummy taught me was never to mind what people say about me or see me even think of me but only focus on what I want to become and God And with Tyra Banks story I always find the reason to keep going What are some of your Achievements My achievements so far are [An Ambassador for Little Miss Africa, Won the crown of Mini Little Miss Africa, I have managed to put up my own organization called TYRA’S Hope Restoration Foundation and to put up my own show Called That’s Table talk show managed to see that some abused cases are handled , Children got justice. I have met a number of very highly prominent people I didn’t know I could meet, gained more fame and was once an Ambassador for Little Miss Uganda. Walked a number of runaways and I featured in south African Magazines.
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LETS COOK TWINS KITCHEN
Cupcakes Recipe Ingredients 220g butter 220g sugar 1.5tsp baking powder 350gflour 5eggs 1tbs vanilla essence Procedure Set the oven 180 degrees Prepare the cupcakes tin. Beat butter and sugar together till fluffy. Add eggs one by one then sieve the flour and baking powder before mixing into the batter. Then mix using fold in method. Put the mixture into the cupcakes tin put into the oven for for 20 to 25min. then when ready let them cool.
Butter cream Ingredients 250g butter 250g icing sugar 1tbs vanilla essence Any food colour of your choice. Sprinklers for decorating. Procedure Sieve the icing sugar. Beat the butter till white in colour then add icing sugar beat by beat. Beat until light and fluffy add the vanilla essence color of your choice ready to decorate the cupcakes and add the sprinklers enjoy ! Boun petite
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OUR GUEST MODEL STAR
ZURI TITILAYO (THE GODDESS)
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hen I look up at these photos I think about rebirth. Rebirth means a discovery of yourself. It focuses on your strength, eternal beauty and your magnificent culture. It’s the power and boldness which you posses. When you know yourself then you can genuinely love yourself. A discovery of inner truth. As many people are born in a world full of stereotypes, racism, colourism and sexism. Rebirth confirms a strong sense of self because they get to know who they genuinely are.
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TYRUS BENSON
ACTING WITH TYRUS BENSON WHY I STARTED ACTING it’s simple, it’s like this, the reason why I like acting is the same reason I started acting. I have a passion for acting and I feel good knowing that I could impact someone somewhere positively through acting WHERE DO YOU SEE YOUR SELF IN 5 YEARS Over the next 5 years I believe I will achieve tremendous things in my acting career. I would have gained experience in what I do and reach a wider audience I will be looking for opportunity to expand my role with more informative and intriguing content that would inflame the viewers and translate into a positive impact. That’s my goal and aspiration WHAT DO YOU LIKE ACTING I usually act as the mischievous one, the one who doesn’t listen, the little rascal But I can also interpret any other role I’m given Passion I obviously have a passion for acting, I love fashion so I’m always excited about modeling, I’m doing music too, soon I will drop my album......
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LITTLE MISS UNIVERSE KENYA 2020 This took place at pride Inn Azure (westlands) on 19th December 2020, where Anita Mumbi Gitonga emerged the winner, and Samuel Mukunja took the title of Little Mister Universe Kenya 2020. Imani Chumah , and Valerian Adoyo, 1st and 2nd runners up respectively. Prince Chumah is holding the current Little Mister Universe Kenya 2nd runners up. The event happens annually, and we have five kids prepping up to represent Kenya come June in Batumi Georgia for little Miss and Mister Universe 2021. Anita Mumbi Gitonga (little miss universe Kenya 2020) crowned by Miss universe Africa Mary Esther Were. Samuel Mukunja (Little Mister Universe 2020 Imani Wanjiru Chumah( 1st Runners up Little Miss Universe Kenya 2020) crowned by Paskaline Jebet ( Manager Little Miss Universe Kenya)
Anita Mumbi Gitonga (little miss universe Kenya 2020) crowned by Miss universe Africa Mary Esther Were.
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Imani Wanjiru Chumah( 1st Runners up Little Miss Universe Kenya 2020) crowned by Paskaline Jebet ( Manager Little Miss Universe Kenya)
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Valerian Adoyo (2nd Runners Up Little Miss Universe Kenya 2020)
Prince Chumah (Little Mister Universe Kenya 2020)
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LITTLE MISS UNIVERSE KENYA 2020
Anita and Imani
Jayne Okoth (Exclusive Franchise Holder Little Miss Universe Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Zawadi Muthoni Mugo
Beryl Shaga
Gilliane Jepchirchir
Paula Ellen Nilssen
Solange Williams
Samuel Mukunja
Precious Nabonyi Silas
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Hope Wambui
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STORY YANGU (little miss Universe Kenya 2020)
Anita & Joshua Gitonga
Anita is a 12-year-old girl and loves all things creative as well as fashion, as her middle name depicts, “Mumbi” meaning one who creates. Her creative trait and sense of fashion can be seen to come from her father who is an interior designer and her paternal grandmother who she is named after, whose taste for fashion is still evident at her old age. Anita often attempts designing outfits for her doll and has perfected the art of braiding hair. It will be no surprise if she pursues this line in future. She has also occasionally indicated that she would like to be a doctor. This can be attributed to the many visits to the hospital as she battled severe food allergies within the first 3 years of her life. Up to the age of two, she was highly dependent on camel milk with allergic reactions that made her look like a skin cancer patient. Fast forward to this day, it is a miracle that she is thriving as a model, with her latest achievement being crowned as the reigning Little Miss Universe-Kenya 2020. Anita’s days are filled with juggling between school and other activities. She takes piano classes on Saturdays and participates in swimming as well as ballet during the week in school. In the midst of all these activities, her life is centered around her 8-year old brother, Joshua. Anita has demonstrated responsibility as the elder sibling to Joshua who has always looked up to her. After overcoming the food allergy, Anita started showing a love for being in front of the camera to a point whereby she was enrolled in modelling school just before she turned 9 years. Joshua admired the progress of his sister within a few weeks of training and he followed suit. They have both been participating in pageants every year since 2017, except for 2020 when Joshua opted to take a short break.
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Joshua has proved to discover his potential as he has excelled in modelling and has since been awarded Tiny Mr. Kenya 2017 (Little Mr. & Miss Kenya), Little Prince of Africa, 2018 (Little Prince & Princess of Africa) and Junior Mr. Africa (Prince Princess International in Thailand, 2018) and Mini Mr. World-Kenya, 2019. During this period, Anita has inspired Joshua to keep going even when the it seemed challenging. This has been evidenced by the titles that he has acquired. Apart from modelling, Joshua is passionate about soccer which he trains every weekend. He constantly keeps up to date with the trends in the sports arena. He also loves science and is looking to pursue activities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). He keeps his mind challenged by watching episodes on experiments and innovation, with his favorite being Da Vinci Kids. He is due to enroll in Young Engineers club in his school. His ambition in STEM has been further been made possible after he and Anita were offered 1-year free membership in Young Aviators of Africa, following recognition of their modelling achievements by their school.
Anita is natural when on stage and loves being on the runway. She has been awarded Little Miss Photo Model, 2017 (Little Mr. & Miss Kenya), Mini Princess of Africa, 2018 (Little Prince & Princess of Africa), Little Miss Africa (Prince Princess International in Thailand, 2018) and Little Miss UniverseKenya, 2020. She will be participating in the international competition of Little Miss Universe 2021 in Georgia. This will be her second time to compete at the international level. Her crowning as Little Miss Universe-Kenya came as a pleasant surprise and she would like to challenge herself further as she realizes her potential. Anita and Joshua are both animal lovers. They are both volunteers at the Nairobi National Park as part of their wildlife conservation activities. In light of his passion for sports as well as humanity, Joshua would like to be involved in activities that support sports in marginalized areas to give hope to under privileged children. As the reigning Little Miss Universe-Kenya, Anita would like to further engage in activities involving human-wildlife conflict resolution as she seeks avenues to finance these activities even beyond her reign. Participating in modelling has been one of the best things that has happened to Anita and Joshua. It has provided a platform to enhance their creativity and confidence levels. Every child is unique. Their potential needs to be explored and nurtured. And hence just as Albert Einstein once said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
Joshua Gitonga
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STORY YANGU: (Little Miss Universe Nakuru County)
Quinn Njoki. Quinn anna is a 10 yrs runway model passionate about her craft of showcasing fashion on the runway for the past 5yrs. She takes pride in modelling, associating with photography, fashion designers and agencies who have sense of creativity. She loves singing and dancing with her hobbies being traveling, gymnastics and listening to music. Her practice of the skill has led her to achieve a lot where currently she holds the title Little Young Creatives Talents Nakuru and The Little Miss Universe Nakuru County. Her love for charity has made her take part in drug and substance abuse campaigns, several charity events and currently running a campaign in support of talent nurturing and support. Contesting in an international pageant gives her the exposer and a bigger ground globally to help spread her gospel on talent nurturing and support.
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“ The power of 4” (TPO4 UnderWear) All the way from South Africa, we were able to get a snippet into Zara Atarah’s little world. She is a very fashionable and intelligent kid. From posing to pictures to dressing up for that occasion. She got it all. Her Mother Sibonile Gleanda, takes us through the Underwear series Inspired by her daughter. From Her daughters instagram post she says” As a Mum I have always struggled to get a perfect fit of underwear for Zara. The one that does not get stuck inbetween the bum. Came up with this idea of making stunning stretchy underwear that hugs well and they do come in four colours. The number 4 came from “THE POWER OF 4” every collecton will bring out the 4 best colours for your little ones” My four kids: Chizitelu Jayden Modilim , Chikaima Kenzo Modilim ,Chikamso Liam Modilim ,Chizaram Atarah Modilim, are my models for the underwear and the school uniforms. Chizaram is an Igbo name that means answered prayer. She is the only princess among 3 boys. She is a very inquisitive little girl who loves fashion, singing and trying a lot of things. The mother is Zimbabwean and the father is Nigerian
Whats the meaning of “ power of 4”
TPO⁴ came out of “ The power of 4” which are the 4 kids l have . I named them the power of 4 because l saw God’s power in all of them. TPO⁴ underwear was made out of trying to bring something different and comfortable for our little ones with so much of bright and beautiful colors. The boys range is matte yet the girls range has a gloss finish.
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is wearing the boys range and he is 8 years old and our underwear caters for 3 to 8 years.
We are based in Four Ways (South Africa) and we do courier as well. Girls set is R250 Boys R390 with a vest and R299 without I also produce uniforms for schools.
Location?
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To reach out and get your little one such amazing and comfy TPO4 Underwear or School Uniforms Contact them on Instagram handles, @glean_modilim the mother @zara_atarah the sister @meetthemodilims the brothers You can order via mum’ business page @gmf_styles Whatsapp business line is +27740659467 Email meetthemodilims@gmail.com or Gmfstyles1@gmail.com East Africa Kids Fashion Magazine Appreciates your Amazing Work.
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WHO AM I Time is Money they said, how much money you would want to really be able to fill the missing gap. Endless it is. This year kicked off in such a silent mood, everyone held their breathe and wore their hearts on the sleeve as they slowly crept in to the New Year. With lots of high believe that the year would look better despite the pandemic. In the middle of all that, there are two girls, beautiful smart and amazing, being bullied somewhere because of their body shape, having little to no strength to stand up for themselves so they opted for what seemed easy for them, they left home because they didn’t want to bother their mother of what was going on in school. It was a 3 hour terror as they looked for them from one corner to the other. What do you think was going on in their heads? What hurt them so much that their only option was to run away? Was the school so adamant not to realize this? Did they talk to their mother before? All these questions are going through your head right now. Here to let you know that, the only thing that was missing in all this story is the fact that there wasn’t communication, but also as a kid if confident enough I would stand up for myself, on the other hand, I might not stand up for myself because the other person is your elder, I need to respect them. Moreover, they should have raised the issue to the parent, but again, how much weight and pain did the statement carry. So again it leads all of us to just respect each other, love one another and treat your neighbor as you would want to be treated. Parents be close with your kids, communicate with them and know what goes around in school, teachers don’t kill the self-esteem that’s been worked so hard from the extra-curricular activities, you are there to help them light up their dreams not deem them. Kids, love yourself so much in such a way that any negative word thrown at you, you just let it pass over your head. Be so confident that no light will be too deeming for your shine. Walk the ground and hold your head high above. Soar to greater heights and live that dream. Because. You are who you are, beautifully and wonderfully made. Who am I? I am God created and loved child, made in His likeness, and I will rise up, stand up and walk up to my purpose. Because this is Who I Am.
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EASY DIY EASTER BUNNIES What you need • Paper rolls • White Paint • Small googly eyes • Pipe Cleaners - we used pink, yellow and blue • Small pom poms - we used pink, yellow and blue • White cardstock • Coloured cardstock • Extra strong glue - we like this glue for pom poms and white cleaners • Black Sharpie
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ARTICLE WINNER ISSUE 3.
Know your worth, FROM BOTSWANA
Oh African child born into a generation where opinions render our minds into believing we aren’t good enough letting society make you feel impuissant because of what their expectations are worry not African child because being pristine makes you stand out why fit in when you can be unique ? learn to embrace yourself wear that crown on your head enthusiastically , be proud of that melanin skin for the rays of the sun will always make it glow better than ever for its richness in colour is way more valuable than you think. often people put up a facade of how happy they are but most of the time , the truth behind it all is that they can’t stand the fact that you are a threat to them . so belittling you is a way of getting over their insecurities.
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remember your life , your choices you come first so do what makes you happy . you are strong , you are beautiful and you are intelligent for you were born and bred on African ground you are a true colour bash of the black soil believing all this and believing in yourself is what will get you far in life what ever obstacle may be in the way nna motlotlo ka se o leng sone (be proud of who you are) and don’t forget know your worth !
By ; Onkarabile Jennifer Ngwako From Maunatlala , Botswana 16 years old
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