Kudakwashe has travelled across the continent not as a model but as a national Zimbabwean Volleyball player. Since his migration to Malawi he has been invited by several fashion show organisers to headline runway shows .among them includes the Shalex Africa Fashion show.
Which will be headlined by fashion designers from Zambia,Congo, Malawi,Rwanda, Tanzania etc .
We chitchat with Kudakwashe as he explains to us what it means to headline region fashion events .
Q:How has life been for you (modeling) since you migrated to Malawi?
A:Blessed, I’m getting the exposure that I need and learning new things. I like how well I am doing in the industry considering the fact that it was actually in the beginning of this pandemic I actually grew in modeling.
QWhat do you miss about your home’s modeling industry?
A:It’s been an amazing experience to be on ramp with different types of designers henceforth you get to feel difference of desings and fabric on your body.
Q: You are taking part in an international fashion show this month can you tell us more about the show?
A:The show is bout exhibiting designs and arts, it’s also bout bringing to surface the designs that portray the culture of Ethiopians, Congolese, Rwandans, Nigerians and Tanzanians, and Burundian. In short it promote the culture of Africa.
Q:How did you manage to be part of the models who are to catwalk during the show?
A:“Somebody saw the talent in me and wanted to boost it, this is how I ended up being connected to this big initiative”.
Q: What type of experience are you looking forward to gain from the show?
A:Boost my confidence, experience and it being an international show I feel it’s a stepping stone for me. I am looking forward to be the model designers will consider first when ,ever they are planning to advertise new products.
Q: What are the advantages of partaking at an international event like this one?
A:It will boost confidence, experience, it’s an easy way to get connected and being inspired career wise.
Q: Who is your inspiration when it comes to runway?
A:Luka Sabbat.
Q: How do you prepare to catwalk in a ramp can you share with us your secret?
A:Ramp require fitness criteria and beauty knowledge.
I go for gym, Practice to hold myself up;
Walk and posture
For me to stand up as straight as I can and keep my shoulders slightly back. you have to be fit, to hold myself up, the only way to improve this is by exercise and practicing yoga. This posture is most important which shows your personality and confidence and makes me look taller than my actual height. I practice all that and record my walk to improve and perfect it.
Q:What are your big plans for next year?A: Read a new book every month, this is an ambitious goal that will make me grow personally and professionally.
-Build a website and blog, this is great because it will help me find my voice, figure out what I want to say and share my message. Even better, I can use it to demonstrate my career expertise, which could potentially attract more business opportunities my way.
-Taking on new projects at work/ school experimenting with new projects will help me grow in my career and learn more about the goals for a company or how other teams work. And I am sure I might learn something unexpected that can be applied to another project as well
– Planning one or two trips next year it’s important I take some time away from my everyday life. By changing scenery and exploring new destinations. I might also meet new people while I am away and have a chance to explore different cultures, learn about myself, and grow connections with new and interesting people.
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