Meet Mister Zimbabwe’s 2022 Prince Ray Bamala.We talk about his journey as a model, vendor and a musician.He narrates also about his vision as a multi talented artists. Among the topics that we discussed include his vision about the modeling sector and also what it means in being a pageant model . Check out his story.
Q:To the public who don’t know who you are ,can you summarize yourself to them?
A:I am Ray Ndlela ,a Christian and a multi talented artist from Gweru however currently I reside in Harare.In addition I am a child activist and an activist for the disable above all I am a vendor (being a vendor is my life and my living ).
Q:Before you stepped in Zimbabwe’s modeling sector ,What was the picture of your future ?
A:I saw a bright future of myself in the modeling industry.
Growing up in a Christian background and believing in myself and in God gave me assurance that I have abright future as I was working hard.
Q:Who advised you to venture into the modeling sector?
A:My family and friends they gave me heads up to take part in the modeling industry of which I thank them for the support and all.
Q:You never hidden your talent with your background as you stepped in Mister Zimbabwe .
A:I am an artist ,I believe in myself taking part at the pageant was self motivation .I find courage in myself also I am a Christian I don’t believe in limiatations.I can achieve what is in my mind !.
Q:As the Prince ambassador what message do you have to those who want to take part in the pageant but fear that their background will be used by judges to eliminate them?
A:When I stepped into the competition for Mister Zim,Ma’am Rose and Ma’am Mercy they welcomed me with open arms. Despite who I am they nurtured and motivated me .
Modeling is not about background or even catwalking at the ramp modeling is about being a Humanitarian .
Q:Ray in terms of accademics you got graduated last year congratulations ,can you tell us more about your studies?
A:Thank you very much , I graduated from Hons degree in Music business , Musicology and Technology.
Q:How did you manage to overcome obstacles you face in your business them all?
A: Positivity and focusing on the goals and not at the obstacles and concentrating on making profit ,that was my goal.
Q:To the government what advise would you give to the Ministries of Youth and Smes?
A:To the government’s respective ministries as young enterprenuer we need financial support to start business and if the government introduces a policy of financial education from primary it will be easy for people to know more about finance and budget .
Laslty the government needs to support sole traders by providing loans to all .
Q:What is next step for Ray ?
A:What I can say is God knows where I am going as I am a clay in the Potter’s hand .I believe my future is bright and I will use my talent to inspire and change the society and the world.
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