Model Guide issue 27 by Lewis Nyamakosi

MODEL GUIDE SEPTEMBER 2020

MODEL MAGAZINE

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MILLAN MAPFUMO DREAMS BIG

PANASHE JUMPS INTO ANOTHER SHIP

EXCLUSIVE MOMENTS NATASHA GORA MPILISO DAKE NYATI

JAN JAM BRAND M ODE L G U I DE M AG A Z I N E AMBASSADOR SCOPED A GONG

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10 Natasha Chipuriro speaks about abuse We can reduce this abuse through educational campains which teaches models about their right because if you have knowledge about your right you are able to fight against discrimination.......

'As Much As It Is A Music Video It Also Contributes Fruits To My Brand'

How models can main-

That time to honour

tain a good relation-

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ship with Designers

JAN JAM BRAND

ROYAL CITY'S

PANASHE

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Exclusive moments

MILLAN MAPFUMO

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KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR HUNK MANDLA MANZINI

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Cover Girl Natasha Chipuriro

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-Student at Women's University in Africa studying Social Work Final Year . SG for our SRC . - Just got the licence to host Miss Women's University in Africa -Brand Ambassador for Jerome wear -1st runner up for Miss Beauty of Africa International 2019. -Zim Varsity Finest Icon representing WUA - Former brand ambassador for Brand Melutoni 2019 -Got into the auditions for Miss World Zimbabwe last 2019 -Finalist for Miss Harare Grand I started modelling last year and I was groomed by Hilary Indi under Pageant Guru . Hobbies : Literature review , listernig to music and dance Talent : dance , acting , Shona Poems Name : Natasha Chipiro Age : 23

Am a very hard working person who is able to

Sex : Female

work under pressure and am also an eccentric

Location : Manressa Park , Chitungwiza

person who loves people. I love doing char-

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ity work which has inspired me as a model

Hieght : 1.74

to do the pad for life campain which donates

Eye colour : Brown

sanitary pads to the girl child living in re-

Skin colour : Black

mote areas of Zimbabwe because as a model

Waist : 28

I believe that access to sanitary pads it is not just a healthy issue or a human right but it is equally important as an issue of dignity for the girl child .

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Getsome NEWS In this segment we get to give you some latest news on both upcoming and well established super models. Lets get to hear thier modeling

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Natasha Chipuriro speaks about abuse For example our culture and religion , we are guided by our norms and values which gives us an ideology on how to dress properly when going public , so due to certain situations where by a model is working on a lingerie advert people they start to victimize them due to thier dressing which turns out to be both Physical and Verbal abuse Due to deviances they get discriminated by people in the society , which leads to the human rights abuse because modelling is an occupation which is equally as any other occupations

We can reduce this abuse through educational campains which teaches models about

ith female model Physical abuse ,

their right because if you have knowledge

Human Rights abuse , Verbal abuse

about your right you are able to fight against

abuse on the rise we caught up with Natasha

discrimination and prejudice and you are able

Chipuriro a model based in harare and she

to report to the police where you facing or

had this to say

have faced abuse To other models out there i say No matter how

Female models are vulnerable because they

hard the road is don't give up , stay confident

are victimized by people the society

and be passionate about everything that you do

People they believe that they engage into

and also gratitude is what a makes a model to

prostitution because they are judge by the

became a role model who inspires people in a

people who don't understand the art of being

community Philanthropy work is what defines a

a professional model

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'As Much As It Is A Music Video It Also Contributes Fruits To My Brand' Multi award winning model,Ben Chest aka Ber-

that would like to work with me,"he said.

nard Ndlovu shares some part of his experience

The previous project that,Ben Chest had fea-

after he casted in another music video,'Kuteera'

tured in JP's project it was during the shoot of

of the Zimbabwe's musician Tammy Moyo

the video 'Sadza Nemuriwo'.

which features, JP.

In closing of the conversation with Ben,he said

As a remarkable moment in his career and a

he is Keen in working with any artist across

great privilege for him to work along with a

Africa and also international .

prominent musician in Africa like Jah Prayzah.

He advised artist that if they get an opportuni-

"It was another great experience again to work

ty to work with well established artists,it's a

along with JP,he is a great artist and you get to

mandatory and paramount value to create good

learn a lot from him .

relationships.

"For me working with him,it was another learn-

As good relationships bring good references.

ing experience and it helps me to perfect my

The award winning model Ben Chest has also

career as an artist,"informed Ben.

worked with other Zimbabwean models.

Ben further added that part of the benefit in

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working alongside with the man of the moment,JP,is to be connected with good brands in and outside the arts industry. "You benefit a lot from working with,JP he is a well established artist,he has a vast number of followers and viewership in his videos. Working with him means as a brand I get to be recognised by companies and brands

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HOW MODELS CAN MAINTAIN A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR DESIGNERS -CHIPO MANDIUDZA Working with big fashion houses such as Empress Primmy and Sozinio from the city of Kings and Queens has been a dream of a number of female models. Chipo Mandiudza gives us tips on how she manages to have a healthy relationship with the fashion houses. TR:What does it mean working with big fashion brands such as Sozinio and Empress Primmy? CM: Well working with fashion brands like Sozinio and Empress Primy means a lot to me because these are one of the best designers in my city 'BYO,so having to work with the best simply means that I'm good at my job as well because they managed to allocate me from the rest to work with them,as big fashion brands they wouldn't want to work with someone who will degrade them rather elevate them,big and best compliment each other and that's just how it is between us,we compliment each other. P TR:How do you manage to create a healthy relationship with your designers? A G 13 CM: The only way to create a healthy relationship with my designers is,by being

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professional each time, always killing it whenever I do a photoshoot with them,I bring my "A" game,be on beast mode and make sure each time I do a photoshoot with them I exceed the standard of a previous shoot,I challenge myself to be better than the last time, surprise them and never seize to amaze them.....also I make it my number one job to advertise their products, always post on my social media platform, tag them and get them customers. TR:How do you fusion pageantry,commercial, Photogenic modelling? CM:As an all round model,I like to say that I'm a "shape shifter" I can be whoever or whatever you want whenever you want,just say it..."How do I do it?" You ask....easy,the trick is to know the difference between these types of modeling cause they are not the same,the moment you know the differences and the type you'll be doing at that particular time,its easy to pivot right into the zone and then you kill it. TR:When it comes to Pageantry can you share with us some of your success? CM:I've been in the industry for something like two years and I've managed to compete in one of the biggest competitions in Zimbabwe the same year I graduated from Fingers modeling academy 2019 and I managed to win 2nd runner up Miss Tourism Zimbabwe BYO 2019/20. TR:Any plans in taking part in any international pageants if so which ones? CM: Its every pageantry model's dream to take part in international competitions and so is mine,I'd love to compete in Miss Universe one day. TR: who is your inspiration? CM: This question is very complicated because we all are still evolving every day,so the answer can change any minute,someone can come into your life unexpectedly and suddenly you see the world. That person teaches you its OK to let people in and start over. You can go your whole life thinking you know the answer then one day you realize the greatest influence in your life might be someone else,but sometimes the answer isn't who is my inspiration but what,people come and go from our lives but all that we have left with can truly make a difference in our future. It's impossible to chose one person who inspires me,its what they all taught me that matters,so who is my inspiration, if I have to give an answer it has to be the abuse I faced in an abusive relationship i was in. It nearly ruined me but I came out on the other side a better person. I believe that it left a void that so many people have managed to fill,people like my mother,if I hadn't faced that I wouldn't be the person I am today and also if I can set my goals and archive them,then the person I become is my inspiration.

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TR:What words of wisdom would you provide to any upcoming models. CM: Love yourself....the moment you practice self love you'll never go wrong because you'll never let anyone take advantage of you or your services as a model cause you know what you want or deserve. You know your worth and the same time you respect yourself enough not to engage bvbvbv into some decisions that'll ruin your reputation tomorrow and of the fellow models as a whole,this will help you to become the brand that you want to be and represent

other models positively rather thanAP painting us all black G 15 By Rubaya Tapiwa E

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THAT TIME TO HONOUR ,THEIR DEEDS HAS COME! ceremony will be hosted in a unique way this year. With only top 3 nominees from each category will be allowed to attend the event in the auditorium. Below are the list of the categories : Children's awards ranging from 3yrs to 17;Most Promising model,Best in Commercial;Best In Pageantry,Best in Fashion;Best In Charity;Most Photogenic;Best In Sport,Most Beautiful (People's choice);Most Handsome

The deadline to nominate your favourite

(Mister Zimbabwe),Best International;Most

models for this year's annual Zimbabwe Mod-

Talented;Best Actor/Actress),Best Vixen,Best

els Awards,has been drawn to be on the 30th

Promotional;Best Emcee,Yummy Mummy,Best

of October .

Curvy,Best Plus Size,Best Fitness,Best Vi-

The ceremony will reveal on who scoped

sual,Best Model Actor &Actress,Best Model

which gong will be held in December.

Director.

Despite the Covid 19 pandemic and the finan-

To those who would like to be nominated,they

cial challenges that the country is facing,it

are required to send their portfolios for nomi-

didn't became a barrier to the organisers to

nation @zimmodelsawards@yahoo.com

continue honouring the models.

ByRubaya Tapiwa

However due to the Covid 19 regulations,the

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JAN JAM BRAND AMBASSADOR SCOPED A GONG by Rubaya Tapiwanashe.

ulti-award winning model,Raymond Motsi scoped the Best Male Model award,during the GLAM AWARDS. Which were held on the 12th of September this year virtual. Ray Zviko Motsi as prominently known by some of his friends and followers of his brand,is a commercial,fitness,runway and promotional model. He is currently the brand ambassador of one of Zimbabwe's exclusive brands,Jan Jam which is owned by Cynthia Bizure Sithole. As soon as he received the news that he won,The Outstanding Make Model award during the virtual GLAM Awards. He wrote an appreciation message to his fans and colleges thanking them for the role that they played in his achievement. He wrote the following message on his Facebook account. "Really humbled to receive this award,had to pay dues and make moves on faith.The recognition is gratifying,more motivated than ever. "Special thanks goes to my sister Cynthia Bizure Sithole,you've made it all possible,in more ways,than you can imagine. I really appreciate it. Ray Motsi has previously won a number of Awards in his career,during Zimbabwe Models Awards.

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ROYAL CITY'S STYLIST INFORMS ON WHAT TO WEAR THIS SEASON It's that time of the year,where we have to put our jackets, Jerseys back to the closert. Yes it is the spring/summer season . Many get confused when it comes to the what to wear,when it comes to summer. We interact with Mbongeni Nxumalo,fashion stylist who derives from the Royal City of Bulawayo . He provides his tips on what to wear this summer. enjoy! TR:From Choreography to fitness trainer and fashion stylist. Who is Mbongeni can you describe yourself in few words? MN: Mbongeni is a creative diverse in the art sector of dance and fashion . TR:One can observe that you have been working out a lot by the 6 packs. When did you thought of taking fitness training as a career? MN:I thought of taking fitness as a career during this 'Covid19 Lock Down' since it started and l have been putting so much efforts to it by being consistent to it also . TR:How has your journey been since you embarked on your journey? MN: lt has been amazing and creative showing off my different kind of skills to the world that l am capable of. TR:Besides being a fitness trainer,you are also a fashion stylist how do you manage,to combine the two? MN:l am now a Choreographer, fitness coach and stylist and l give myself, self time for it and l think on it’s on ! It’s on co-ordination l am

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able to combine all of it . TR:Speaking about fashion,what's your description of summer/Spring season? MN:Summer is when you allow the body to get the fresh air by combining your shorts, vests , shades ,caps , sun hats , sneakers etc and spring it’s dilution where your casual can now feature combining your fashion style in one . TR:To gentleman what advise do you have when it comes to what to wear this year's S/S? MN:Any preferable style of theirs during this summer season, they are allowed to just play around their fashion style they like that is going to present them in a comfortable manner . TR:You have travelled across the world . Which place is it suitable for one to purchase their summer/spring clothes. MN:Ohhhhhh any country has dope stuff to just shop your clothes depending on your choice and what you like and you think it’s suitable for you . TR:If Covid wasn't present which country would you have chosen to spend you summer holidays MN:IBiza , Jamaica, Ghana, Nigeria or America to name a few . TR:You are part of the Soul Dudes crew,what made you and your duo member (Aaron) to form the crew? MN:Yes l am part of a Dance duo called SOUL Dudes which was formed by me & friend Aaron in 2014 when we started creating some freestyles which were liked by many ... TR:As we wrap up how do people join your fitness programme and how your fashion clients reach you? MN:They can check my choreography work , fashion work and fitness classes on all social media platforms ( Mbongeni Nxumalo ) Rubaya Tapiwa P A G E

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PANASHE JUMPS INTO ANOTHER SHIP Panashe Murandu is a commercial model and also a member of the Dandy Gentlemen Zimbabwe. No one had any idea that was going to email embark into acting film industry.In an interview with Panashe he provides a blink of his acting career and what his hoping his future to be . TR:The you for the opportunity to chitchat with you? PM:It's an honour to be featured in your mag again. TR:You currently jumped into another ship,which is acting .Why did you enter into the acting industry? PM:I joined the acting industry because acting and modelling ,work hand in hand modelling allows you to express emotions but acting allows you to live a certain life and be part of it. TR:You are into the film industry are you planning to take part in the theater also,what will be the advantages of taking in theater? PM:I've never seen myself in theater plays but it is something that I would want to try if i can get a chance. TR:Who is your inspiration ,in the acting sector? PM:Tongai chirisa inspires me he gives me hope, to get where he is now. TR:Whom would you like to work with in the film sector? PM:Growing up i would never miss any episode of 'Gringo because i enjoyed his episodes. TR:2020 wasn't an easy year for everyone;how did you manage to survey in the industry ? PM:Ive managed to survive due to networking with others. TR:What should we expect from you in the coming years? PM:Next year it will be a good year i believe cause i got some projects which where disturbed by this global pandemic. TR:Lastly the Zimbabwe Models Awards are near,which categories are you expecting to be nominated in ? PM:Am just an upcoming model and an upcoming actor haven't settled yet in the industry the journey started last year but I've done commercials this year. By Rubaya Tapiwa P Issue 27 / September 2020

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philosopher , Che Guevara said it very well that, " the revolution is not an apple that falls when it is ripe. You have to make it fall."

Why procrastination is the best ideal?

lnstead of dwelling much on problems which you are currently going through right now, gravitate that same energy toward the solutions. Remember that nothing happens until you do something.

Let's assume that you have lost something valuable like wallet or a bunch of keys. How you do feel? Are you going to find a lonely place and start to cry? Perhaps, you sit down and begin to complain about the unfairness of life. Is it the best move? All of these things does not solve anything. What matters most is what you are going to do to recover your lost property ?

ln this case, engage yourself in what we call "mental walk" and try to recall all the places you have visited before the incident had occurred. lf it costs you to revisit all the places, to make phone calls asking people about your lost property or to open a docket at the nearest police station ~ just do it. Rather than to expect unrealistic miracles to take over while you are folding arms. Take action, action breed progess in your life.

Greatness is a not formed in comfort zone. It is formed in hardtimes. You have the capacity to change your story. Yes! you are the one whom l am talking to, l believe in you and you can accomplish extraordinary things in your life. Your current situation does not define your destiny. Vigorously, do something to make a change. The famous English

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MOMENTS WITH MPILISO DAKE NYATHI

escrimination due to one's complexion,height are one of the most common things found in the sports and modelling industry. Mpiliso Dake Nyathi a Zimbabwean SA based model faced these challenges in his sports and modelling career. In a conversation with him,he provides details how he managed to overcome being bullied. He also tells us what it meant taking part in the first ever SA Men's Wear Digital Fashion Week that took part this year. TR:Thank you for your time. Can you tell us about who you are ? MN:My name is Mpiliso Dake Nyathi better known as Daike. Am a ambitious 22,gentleman,with big dreams. TR:Growing up during your heydays one of the major challenges that you faced was

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being bulled.How did you manage to escape that challenge? MN:Growing up I was mainly bullied because of my height and complexion ,I then persued Rugby and modelling where both these things I was bullied for were approved and appreciated. TR:When did you then discovered that modelling was part of your life? MN:After I finished High school,that's when my journey in the industry began. I would say that's when I was given birth in the industry. TR:Your photogenic pictures are mainly all,telling stories in an artistic way.What inspires you to conduct such photos as a model? MN: Previously I had done a project with John C Ablaza from the Philippines called

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'African project',so basically we were mainly showcasing the African culture .That's when I got inspired into telling my story using my Photogenic pics . TR:This year what have you been up to in the modelling industry,since the world is facing the Covid 19 pandemic and lockdowns? MN:Fortunately i managed to share a stage with SA -male models at the SA Men's fashion week about two months ago which was a virtual Fashion show. Where a number of designers presented their work including Thobby Cooper,SPCC,Masa Mara and I had an opportunity to wear Quiteria's collection. TR:Who is your fashion Amuse? MN:Mr Passy TR:State at least 3 countries you would like to visit in ? MN: Zanzibar , Singapore,France, those are my number one favourite countries I would like to visit this holiday. TR:Besides being a model you are into television presenting can you,give us brief information about your presenting career? MN:Presenting has always been my aspiration as I've tried to go to castings for presenting I never managed to get the spot ,so I then decided to start my own show called the Daike Nyathi Show (DNS) with the help of my cousin who is into music and Abit of film and with the help of our sponsors...we brought our heads together to bring a show that will give light to upcoming entrepreneurs and artists and promote them to the world and I'd soon would like to see the show go to higher places,I mean international. By Rubaya Tapiwa Issue 27 / September 2020

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TR:The City was part of the national lockdown and the industry was affected,what measures do you think can be done to improve the city's Tourism ? NG:At the moment the only way,we can keep people (tourist) who are interested in wanting to visit our beautiful city is by showcasing our Tourist attractions through all social media platforms. But most importantly by following, the lockdown rules so the Corona cases (Covid19),may disappear and we can be able to move around and welcome people again.

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TR:In your terms can you share with us some of your,projects that you conducted? NG:In terms of projects I am working with Ishmael Murangandi, Tatenda Njanike and Martin Uladi in running Mr Teen Zimbabwe competition. Most of the time I work with Ishmael Murangandi in donating food and clothing to those who need them,in addition I run a program with close friends and school mates in the fight against Gender Based Violence with the out reach program "Catch them Young".

he City of Kings and Queens is well known for it's richness in the Tourism industry. On our visit to the city,we caught up with the Queen of the city's Tourism,Miss Tourism Bulawayo,Natasha Gora.Who briefed us about the city of Bulawayo's Tourism sector. Also Queen Natasha,told us about his journey in the modelling sector. Find out more about the Royal City's Tourism Sector,in our conversation with Natasha Gora

TR:When you were crowned as Miss Tourism Bulawayo,what came up to your mind? NG:What came into mind,first was joy and shock. I couldn't believe it and at the same time I was happy. I had mixed emotions, however at the same time I knew there was a huge task ahead of me that came with wearing the crown.

TR:Miss Bulawayo Tourism thank you for the opportunity to interview with you? NG:Thank you and welcome,to the Royal City of Kings and Queens. TR:What makes Bulawayo's Tourism Industry unique? NG:The first thing that makes Bulawayo's Tourism industry unique is that we are multi racial, we have the biggest Natural History Museum in Southern Africa and we surrounded by beautiful landscape for example the Matobo Hills. M ODE L G U I DE M AG A Z I N E

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NG:When it comes to designers I've worked with CJ clothing, Empress Primmy designs, Sanz. Zw. These are some of the big brands in the city. As for,Photographers SaDee Lensworks, Puzzlemoment and Lex Wavy.

who is my mentor and Tyra Banks

TR:Which other Pageantry have you taken part in ? NG:I've taken part in international pageantry,Miss Silk Road Global Tourism Gala were I was crowned Miss Most Potential Tourism of the world 2019 in China Miss Cosmo World and I made it to top 8 in Malaysia.

TR:Thank you for the opportunity to hear your story NG:Welcome and thank you also .

TR:Where do you see your future? NG:In the future I see myself as one of the best Business woman in my city .

Pic:puzzlemoment By Rubaya Tapiwa

TR:Whom do you look up to in the industry? NG:In Zimbabwe,it's Sarah Mpofu Sibanda

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MILLAN MAPFUMO DREAMS BIG

'I want to be the title holder of the biggest title nationally and World Wide'

development above all confidence Building,"she said. Speaking in the same atmosphere,Prince Milan told model guide mag that since he won the title, Mister Little Zimbabwe runner up. His life has changed and he hopes to win major titles such as Mister Zimbabwe and Mister Worldwide.

Scouted by Zimbabwe Image Consultancy Modelling Agency ,which is under the wings of Mercy 'Princess' Mushaninga,is the 10 year old model,Millan Anashe Ryan Mapfumo. Milan is a grade five year old student at Highlands School above all he is the 1st runner up of Mister Little Zimbabwe 2020. In an interview with Millan's mother (Ms Baureni) she told model guide that,Millan's talent was spotted by Princess Mercy who then groomed him. While as for her ,as the parent,she never neglected her duties in supporting his son's modelling career. Ms Baureni advised other parents not to give up in supporting their children when it comes to their career's and she further added that modelling develops one's confident. "modelling has made me realise that it's not just about walking the ramp,fashion and photography,modelling can make you discover the best out of your child that is talents,skills and child

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"I want to be the title holder of the biggest title nationally and Worldwide,"informed Millan . On the other hand Millan who has adopted the name, Mr Zimbabwe which he has been given by some of his friends. Stated out that his inspiration comes from Devson Luzane the current reigning Mister Zimbabwe. Also Millan hopes to take part in acting soon . By RUBAYA Tapiwa.

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KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR HUNK MANDLA MANZINI 1;81 tall,fitness commercial and Pageantry model who is humble and hard working are the description that one can use to describe,31 year old, South African based model Mandla Manzini. Mandla is one of the few, successful South African models,who derive from Langeloop village from Mpumalanga. In his modelling career,he rose into fame when he took part in Mister Cape Peninsula University of Technology. He was successfully ordained the second runner up for the pageant in 2013. Mandla continued in his modelling pageant journey,as he contested in Mister South Africa 2020. However his journey ended in the top 30 . While in commercial sector,he shoot an advert for the following brands: Guinness Beer,Black Label, Savannah Ads among other prominent brands in Africa. At the ramp, worked with several designers who include:Award winning designers such as David Tlale ,Nao Serati,Vuyo Bolo (Vuac Bolo),C Squared,Owen (ION) etc. Apart from his modelling career he is also a motivational speaker who has been encouraging,youths from his town not to drop out of school but to pursue and achieve their dreams. Mandla is aiming to work with established brands both local and international as a model and to also take part in pageants . By Rubaya Tapiwa

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Ricky, Maps, Maponya, Warren Masemola catwalked for Maxhosa at New York Fashion Week During his presentation,Laduma was supported by prominent celebrities,who catwalked wearing his Brand's collection these include:Ricky Rick ,Maps Maponya,Unathi Nkayi,Warren Masemola.

The name of the collection derives from,the brand's grandfather's song,'Ingumangaliso Imisebenzi Ka Thixo' .

The collection is also

'Ingumangaliso Imisebenzi ka Thixo',is the

released at a time when the continent is

name of the collection that was released

celebrating,Heritage month .

by Laduma Ngxokolo,the founder of the

The collection is mainly highlighted by

Maxhosa Africa Label during the New York

many colours and the backview of the

Fashion .

ramp gave one a sense of the Xhosa culture.

This was his second, exhibition at the New York Fashion Week which this year was

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hosted virtual this year.

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THE DURBAN FASHION FAIR CAME ALIVE ! 'The Show Must Go On!,was particularly important as the city's economy had been hard hit by Covid -19 pandemic and required lockdown regulations and every opportunity needed to be taken to help restore the livehood of the city's business'. Those are the words spoken by Ethekwini Mayor,His Worship Councilor Mxolisi Kaunda,as he appreciated the DFF organisers for organising a virtual show of the event which was hosted from the 23rd to the 25th . The Mayor continued on his words which showed faith towards the restoration of the economy of the city's economy. As the city was under lockdown due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. "The DFF is one of the platforms to be used to assist in the city's recovery efforts,"said Mayor Kaunda. The show was screened live @www. durbanfashionfair.com This year some of the designers that took take part in the show :Nguni Shades;Leigh Schubert,Indoni Fashion House;Sindi M; Quiteria Atelier,Azee Tunzi and many more. By Rubaya Tapiwa

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WHY I USED LEATHER FOR MY S/S20 COLLECTION ? MF fashion brand is located in Ghana,we talk

cause of covid 19,it also affected my sales that's

to it's founder Mohammed about there Spring/

low cost of demand for the outfits.

Summer 2020 collection . We observe that the collection is made out

TR:You released your Spring Summer collec-

of leather and Mohammed explains to us the

tion can you tell us about it?

reason behind the use of the fabric.

MF:The inspiration behind my S/S20 col-

Check out some of his collection.

lection is about blending my culture and the western trends to a modern taste of fashion.

TR:When was your brand founded?

I decided to go back to my roots and pick key

MF:MF CULTURE brand was launched in 2018.

ideas to blend it with western trends and to depict the names in my local dialects( suglo)

TR:What does your brand mainly specialises

meaning patience for the because world ex-

on?

perienced covid 19 so I wanted to say patience

MF:Well as a contemporary luxury brand I

is what once need regardless of the covid and

incorporate the indigenous Ghanaian fabrics.

the us beauty of it because after war the is

Eg.Leather fabric to give my brand a unique

peace then I brought feelings into the pieces.

identity from other fashion brands.

TR:Why leather? MF:I choose leather because the brand is spe-

TR:When was your first show?

cifically into custom made jackets and other

MF:My first show I showcased was this year @

contemporary wears.

winnebafashionweek(wfw20).

TR:What should we expect from you?

TR:How many shows have you showcased in

MF:People should expect more exclusives de-

recently?

signs from the brand.

MF:Ihad about three shows:

I've dare to take my fashion talent to the next

@kumasifashionweek

level and encourage my fellow designers to

@tamalefashionweeek

believe in their dreams.

@fireontherunway in Kenya got cancelled be-

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who made the garment they are wearing,"said

WHO WILL EMERGE AS THE BEST FASHION DESIGNER ?

Tatenda. Mr Karinda said designers who are to exhibit their work include:SANZ,Abianka fashion furoreS.O.G CLOTHING, 0DEGRESS,UNIXORN,AFRO PHOENIX,Millionaire business mindset,ROYAL CIRCLE,Aidah,Hismuse,Ruby's touch,Voccu.

ore than 12

They will be required to exhibit

designers from

at least five categories:sports

across,the country are

wear,summer wear,retro/vin-

to exhibite their work

tage and their own category

in a competition which

piece of Designs.

is going to determine,

The winners will be ,The Peo-

Zimbabwe's Best Fash-

ple's Choice and The Judges

ion Designer on the

Choice for which the judges

17th of October.

are:Anesu Mhembere fashion

The competition is

stylist,Lorraine Taylor,Ani-

founded by Tatenda

ta Kunie model,Vesna Mutasa

Karinda a fashion en-

deputy CEO of OTMA.

thusiastic,fashion de-

The winners are to walk away

signer and the founder

with cash price and hampers

of fashion Fusion .

courtesy of an unidentified

In a press release,released by Karinda he stat-

partner of the event.

ed out that the event's foundation is built in a

In addition they will be awards soon after the

mandate to promote and expose the fashion

presentations.

design talent within the landlocked country.

Tatenda also informed that the show is to fol-

"We have the most talented designers in

low all Covid 19 regulations,hence those taking

Southern Region of Africa but there is no ex-

part will be provided free masks.

posure and our marketing is poor. "Yes we have fashion shows and all but most

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people focus more on models rather than

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INTERVIEW

Getto KNOW In this segment we get to interview both upcoming and well established super models.Lets get to hear thier modeling journeys

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strength,her will and ability to overcome adversity...she builds my confidence made me realize that nomater where l can from l can do something big...l am intelligent and beautiful,l should always be positive minded,recognize my achievement and give myself credit for it and always to challenge myself....never to compare myself with anyone -l am wonderful as l am

At first my parents didn't understand at first what modeling was all about...they thought it was about nudity so l had to walk the journey with them making them understand that they are dif-

Colleta Age: 26 No modeling agency

ferent types of modeling now they are supportive and so concerned as well It's hard to balance family,friendships,work and

I chose modeling becauseI firmly believe that

all important me-time.l have to re-structure my

something needs to be done to improve life of less

priorities,nomater how good you are at the end of

privileged black girl child inspire them to believe

the day you are indispensable component,so you

in themselves and for them to see that there is

put more effort where it matters more natural

more to life... l believed l can do that through my to young models out there Be yourself stop acting

passion in modeling

the person whom you think people expect you to On my first photoshoot i was happy...nervous and

be.Don't beat yourself up about the past you can't

afraid at the same time....that thought of accep-

change,forgive,learn from previous experiences and

tance and impressing...the self confidence....to be

look forward to opportunities in future

honest low self confidence knows no race,social status or bank balance,it's something you need to work on to produce good work I get a lot of support from a phenomenal woman my mom...no ones could ever match up to her

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love and she is actually the one who paid for my first photo shoot 4.What did your parents first think of you being a model and where they supportive? - Well my parents always want the best out of their children so they always supported me 5.If you were not a model what other profession would you have been instead? -always dreamt of being a Human resources manager 6.How do you cope under the pressure of being a model? -i manage to understand my brain's limitations.

Tanyaradzwa Matiyenga

This means i i take one situation at a time and not

MODELING AGENCY: Catwalk modeling

trying to handle everything at once

agency

7.What beauty tips do you swear by?

LOCATION: Shawasha hills Gletwin township

-always drink plenty of water

1.What made you first become a model?

always carry a lip balm

-becoming a model was a dream ever since i was a

remove makeup before sleeping

kid.i love socialising and meeting new people and

8.If a young boy/ girl wanted to be a model what

i found the modeling industry as one of the chan-

would your advice for them be?

nels to fullfil my passion

-for one to be successful you have to follow what

2.How did you feel when you did your first ever

your heart tells you and never listen to the nega-

fashion show or photoshoot?

tive things people say about you but always have a

- Well to be honest with you i was exited more

positive mind keeping your head held high and not

than the word itself

forgetting praying about it.

3.Who was your role model as a child and how did that help in being a model.. -My mom's sister Brenda Gwasira was and is my role model.This is so because she always encourage me to always to be persuasive about what I

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er stopped dreaming.

My mom has always been supportive as long as you're climbing the ladder without compromising your dignity and values. So I've always wanted to make her proud. If i wasnt a model I've always loved anything in arts and entertainment and business. I'm working on becoming an actress and a business owner. Being a model is just one step towards the woman i want to become at 40 going up.

Bridget Kimberly Nkosi

To other models out there i say Go for it. Impossible

Age; 23

is not a word that exist in the dictionary of a dream-

Nomthie Holdings modeling agency

er. But never ever compromise your dignity and

Johannesburg

values. Above all pray for God to be your guide

i chose modeling because it allows me to reach out to people and set an example to younger girls with dreams. A model is an influencer and that's my dream. My first photoshoot was a dream come truem. It was like woooow finally I'm here living my dream so the energy was just unbelievable.

My role model is Anne Nhira (Vimbai studio 263) Seeing her on our black and white TV i knew one day i wanted to be someone like her. Her energy had so much to me as a child and i nev-

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that as more influence and inspiration to go for the industry.My role model has been Los Angeles based Nigerian model Francis Polo and Former Mr Zim Shadel Nobles , Those two have some energy and working spirit I really love, Following those 2 helped me very much because I learned on how to grow and develop myself as a brand, I mean it's not easy being a freelance model from a small town My Parents!! Always heard other kids saying their parents don't support them wen they wanna do careers that do with entertainment and showbiz but my parents have been very supportive since

Neils QD Ndlovu (neils'haff) Age: 20 Agency: non-signed Location: Victoria Falls

day one, They both believe in me becoming a great man one day, And I really appreciate their support and I love them both I'm a Model, Choreographer and Musician, I'm

Since school I was this tall and stylish guy, people

also studying Learners Professional Hunting, So

started telling me that my fashion sence needs to

I'm already multi Tasking but putting my model-

be embraced and modeling would help on that,

ing career first because Its the one that makes me

but unfortunately coming from a town where

happy

entertainment or showbiz isn't really considered

. I stay Real and focus on what I've always wanted,

and there ain't no modeling opportunities espe-

though there is too much pressure because there

cially for males, I didn't know what to do till this

are lot of models around country doing all the

year when someone told me to take my time and

great things models should be doing, and some

research. I was so happy and even nervous doin

people in the community think modeling is for

my first photo thinking what if people think my

females only, so Makin them understand is a job it

pictures are just ordinary, but I did it and when

self

I posted them on my Instagram and Facebook people showed love and some that didn't know that I'm a Model told me to do modeling, so I saw

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plastic crowns and imagine myself being Miss Zimbabwe. That motivated me to keep pushing and working towards my goal of becoming a model. However as I grew older my passion shifted from pageantry to being a video vixen. When I first told my father that I want to be a model he told me that if that's what I want for myself then I should go for it. Since the beginning he has been very supportive. When I took part in the Miss Coolsplash pageant he actually helped me

Lucia T Mazhou, I'm 21years old.

get votes.

I'm currently working under Miss Gold-

If I were not a model I would have been a

en Heritage modelling agency popularly

business woman. It's the second closest

known as MGH. I reside in Msasa Park.

thing to my heart.

Growing up I have always had a passion for art and fashion, I desired to one day

Well the modelling industry is tough, I

be a subject of the art and fashion. When I

won't deny and you are tried and chal-

was a bit older I then decided to try it out,

lenged everyday. To cope from all the

at first I was a freelance model then I later

pressure I just remind myself that this is

decided to join an agency to get the proper

what I chose for myself and I have to make

grooming so I joined MGH.

it to the top to make my father proud.

When I did my first ever photoshoot I was

To have beautiful skin you should be con-

really nervous, I literally panicked. I was

sistent with the products you use on it. Do

both excited and scared.

not constantly change from one product to another. And also apply vaseline on your

As a child my role model was Miss Malai-

lips before going to bed, helps them be-

ka , I totally adored her. I would buy those

come softer.

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