Celebrating one’s pride and Heritage is one of the main visions behind the brand,Hector’s. The brand which has original influence from Africa produces different types of products in a chit chat conversation with the founder of the brand. Hector Obeng .We talk about one of their products that has caught the eyes of most of their clients and also models from different countries,’the Hector’s Underwear’.
Find out why you should have at least a pair of Hector’s Underwear.
Q.Thank you for your time, can you provide to us briefly about your background as Hector’s Underwear?A.HECTOR’S underwear came about while defending some of my Hair awards. One year I decided to do,the National Hair awards in water . To show the versatility in hair. We were also shooting that day for Hector’s perfumes . That was killing two birds with one stone . I had some male models to pose with the female hair models . Adding to the hair and perfume pictures , while the models where in the water . They were in all those fab names like Calvin , Dolce etc . Hecne when it came to post edits of the Captures . I just edited Hector’s on the waste bands for a laugh . Then my clients started saying that they would wear my brand if ever I thought of it . Fast forward to a holiday in the Maldives,I came up with the designs and the rest, as they say is history .
Q.What type of male briefs do you create as Hectors’ underwear?A.Hectors has unique Hector’s logoed or Adinkra Classic boxers , Boxer trunks , Briefs , thongs and Jocks .
Q.Why is it a must that every gentleman should own a product from Hector’s male underwear? A.The brand is unique . Nothing spared in terms of quality , all day comfort, to fit and the fabric . Breathable cotton and elastin . Enough room yet super supportive for your essentials . Bold african unique designs and super sexy . No drop at the back . Basically perfect for the fitness physique to the endowed . In a suit to the gym, date night to everyday wear . No giggling and readjusting needed .
Q.What is your favourite product from your brand?A.In underwear it depends . Presently I’m loving my Adinkra boxer trunks . Great for lounging in too.But also adore Hector’s endurance jocks,at times I love it because it makes me feel safe& secure freedom. In hot weather I tend to wear my briefs from my Element collection mostly . Love the colours too. In perfumes . I love Phwoar , Suave and I am . I tend to layer them all too. Oud , Aqquatic , green fresh notes . Remarkably though they have designer performances of Eau de parfum . The price tags of Hector’s is still ‘ Affordable luxury ‘
Q.what was your biggest challenge since you established your brand?A.Awareness and distribution.
Q.What inspires your brand? A.Ethos , Agape , Blackness . Someone unique for all but celebrating people of colour and my Ghanaian heritage . Hector’s truly is a life style from Hector’s Hair conditioning products , to Perfumes to toiletries to underwear to wall sensual artistic canvas nude art ( Agape Love collection) For all .
Q.You have showcased your brand in different fashion show how has the public responded during the events? A.This is mainly the Hector’s underwear . The response is always mind blowing eruptive and well received . Normally selling out of what ever we showcase at these shows. Very humbling yet appreciative.
Q.You work with international models how does one get to be your brand ambassador ?A.Most of the time Models get in touch . And I get back in touch to see if they are still interested when the right Hector’s platform arises .
Q.What is next can we expect from your brand in terms for men’s side A.Stay tuned
Q.Any details of how international people can purchase your products A.We ship worldwide from any of my online stores here in the uk . Also have opportunities in Ghana too.
KWANELE FINCH BECOMES NEW DIRECTOR FOR MR BODY BEAUTIFUL GAUTENG
International multi_award winning model has Kwanele Finch Thusi who represented South Africa during Mister Africa International last year in Angola. Has been appointed as the new, regional director for Mister Body Beautiful 2023.
Mister Body Beautiful is a pageant that is Socially Conscious Movement for Physically Fit Young Men that lead Healthy Lifestyles and Contribute Positively to their Communities and was founded by Andile Vinjiwe.
Kwanele said,its a great opportunity for him to be named as the director of Mr Body Beautiful as it comes after he was named as the brand ambassador of Mr Body Beautiful Gauteng last year.
“Its such a great privilege to work with Mr Body Beautiful this year.Lat year I named the Ambassador and it’s great privilege to be the new regional director,”said Kwanele.
Finch further added, that in his new role as the director he aims to spice up the pageant as he is going to bring his knowledge and wisdom in the platform.
“Last year,I was happy to be the ambassador and this year as the Director I am aiming to bring more inclusivity to the pageant.I want to see new bodies in the show and to allow different personalities to bring who they are,”explain Kwanele Thusi.
Kwanele is well known for being a fitness model and with some of his followers on social media, describe him as one of the sexist fitness models in South Africa.
Mr Thusi hopes as the new director, he will inspire men in South Africa and across the world to keep the bodies fit and healthy
If you think you might have seen him taking part in a modeling pageant,you are actually right.Anton Siebert (32) is a former Mr SA second runner up. He is on another quest to win the title-Mister Supranation South Africa which will be a green light to represent his nation at Mister Supranation in Poland this year.In a conversation with him,Anton talks about his modeling journey,how his charity and community projects are changing the environment lives in South Africa.
Q: Hie Anton Siebert can you briefly introduce yourself to the readers ?A: I am Anton Siebert, 32 years of age and I am a passionate primary school teacher and humanitarian all the way from the beautiful coastal town of Mossel Bay in the Western Cape, South Africa
Q:You are not a newbie in the modelling industry can you take us to when you joined the modeling industry and your past achievements?A:I wouldn’t classify myself as a model at all to be honest. I see myself as an ordinary person that just uses this platform (pageant competitions) to firstly grow as a person and better myself and prove to all the people that didn’t believe in me, that bullied me, teased me and told me I was too fat to play sports wrong and to be motivation to all those kids, people young and old that people don’t define you and has no power of you and that their words must be used as fuel to power yourself to a better version of yourself to prove them wrong but my biggest reason and most important reason is to grow my own community project that I have called Project Blessing Animal and community care.
I did my first peagant in 2013 when I did Mr PE and i placed in the Top 10.
In 2021 I also won the face of the Garden Route Magazine competition where I was featured on the Cover of the Garden Route Magazine.
I also featured a few times now in the PPMC magazine South Africa.
And now 2023 I am a finalist for Mister Supranational South Africa which I am very blessed to be a part of.
Q:What does it mean being part of the top 10 of Mister Supranatural SA?A:Being part of the Mister Supranational South Africa top 10 is amazing and a very blessed feeling as it gives me a bigger platform to grow my project and to reach out to more kids and animals and also get more people involved to grow my project.
Q:If you win the title how will it be a benefit,to the young boy from Kasi (ghetto) who is in SA?A:If I win the Mister Supranational South Africa title it means that my project will get much more attention where I can definitely reach more children, people and animals in all parts of South Africa to help them and educate them about core values such as love, care and respect through the animals in the communities cause if you can love, take care and respect an animal you can love, take care and respect any person and they can instill those values in their own lives and in their communities, thus bettering their community as a whole. As in today’s communities kids don’t know what Love, care and respect is as those values aren’t taught or instilled in their lives anymore, because of the broken world we live in. The communities where I work with my project I have seen so much improvement under the youth that I teach these core values too and which I get to help me in the different communities with my project to help the animals, because when they work with my project and they help the animals they feel wanted, they feel they are worthy and they belong and they are good enough and that’s what all kids want to feel and through my project i create that environment for them, a positive environment where they can grow, learn and become young positive leaders in their communities but most importantly take them out and away from the bad situations in their communities where they might have gone to or joined to feel wanted and good enough and valued.
I already have a group of kids in two communities now already that actually helps me to run my project in their respective communities, where they have become young positive leaders, taking care of the animals, feeding the animals and building kennels for the animals but once again most importantly keeping them away from the bad situations in their communities and they being positive young role models in their communities for other young kids to look upto.Teaching kids these values through the animals and giving them a purpose and belonging has far deeper impact then just the things I told you above. If the kids learn and instill those core values namely love , care and respect you also start to work on different kinds of abuse because if you love, care and respect others you won’t abuse them, hurt them. So it has a far more positive impact and reach in the children lives and the communities than just helping animals in the communities. The animals, and taking care of the animals are just the tool to teach the kids in the communities these core values to better each animals live, better each childs life and better the community as a whole.
Q:As a model you have a charity community work can you tell us more about it and why you selected it ?A:Myself and my girlfriend started our own registered NPC project 2 years back called Project Blessing Animal and Community care and as mentioned above that’s why we do this project in our free time after work and on weekends when we have time.
Q:Currently how has your charity/community work benefited the SA community?A:My project has benefited the communities where we work immensely these past 2 years. We created a positive environment for the youth where they can grow, feel wanted, have a purpose and feel wanted. It has also kept many kids away from the bad situations in their communities and created young positive leaders and rolemodels in their respective communities saving many children’s lives from becoming a part of certain negative groups in their communities but also saving many many animals lives from suffering. As no animal or person must ever suffer.
Q:what has been the most challenging part as Mister Supranational SA finalist?A:I wouldn’t say that there is something specific that is challenging as I have been through a major pageant competition before so I know what to expect and what to do as a finalist and the organisation has been extremely supportive in making everything as easy and smooth as possible for us.
Q:What is your take of other contestants and what have you learnt from them?A:They are all phenomenal bunch of incredible guys and I have learned so much from each of them especially where my weak points might be, I tried to take in and learn from their strengths to better those weak points of mine.
Q:How do you balance your day to day with the modeling campaign ?A: I always say if it’s important you will always make time but like each and every person will tell you is created a schedule and keeping to that schedule per day and also being on time is the most important thing to balance everything and make everything work and get everything done.
Q:How has South Africa been supporting your journey?A:South Africa has been amazing. Different people from across South Africa and even other countries have supported my journey but most importantly have seen what I stand for and my project that we do which is just a huge blessing.
Q:What/who motivates you ?A: My past motivates me as I know what it feels like to suffer, I know what it feels like to go to bed hungry, I know what it feels like to be bullied, i know how it feels like to not have a place to sleep at night, i know how it feels like to have depression and wanting to take your own life. I have been through all of that and more and that is what motivates me to help others and to grow my project on a much bigger scale where I can touch and reach thousands and hundreds of thousands of lives. That is my motivation and driving force. Not about me or self gain but everything about helping others.
Q:Lastly can you state at least the tourism resort areas you would like to visit?A:. To be really honest with you visiting a tourism resort would be great but for me in all honesty I would rather use that money that I would have spent to visit those resorts and rather help the people and animals and try and reach more communities with that money to make a positive impact in their lives then to go enjoy myself on a resort somewhere while I know how many people are suffering and I could have helped with that money.
Fashion Without Borders Africa is more than just a fashion show, but also a lifestyle event that includes pop-up stalls, industry-related workshops, and opportunities that will allowed people to interact with both local and SADC region designers.
The partnership selections takes advantage of opportunities available for the fashion, textile, and clothing industry which have an enormous potential to transform lives, particularly for women and younhg people.
Bakwena-Kabisoso the co_founder of Fashion Without Borders will be under the theme ‘SUSTAINABLE FASHION – For Your Authentic Self’, our aim is to highlight / shine light on issues that are important to the growth of the Fashion scene in Africa.
Among the designers who will be showcasing this year is the regular fashion designer at Fashion Without Broders,Thando Piliso whose signature has been the Xhosa culture.
Pilosi will be joined by:Tanzatia By Althea Andrews (RSA), Bantu Gold By Lukundo Simpemba (BW), Thando Piliso (RSA), 14 Year Old Enhle Babes Couture By Enhle Gebashe (RSA), Antherline Couture By Matome Seshoka (RSA), Déjavu (RSA), Umzee By Tsele Lepono (RSA), Norokarmali Studio ‘Dare To Be You’ By Carole Lubelo (Eswatini), Biscuit’s Studio By Hlengi Baloyi (RSA), Dinma Kod Atelier By Chidinma Onwuachu (RSA), House Of Solani By Siphokazi & Andiswa (RSA), Ngiesu By Gloria Ngiesu (DRC), Stella Customized Kenya By Charity Karimi (Kenya), Donlu Amore By Kagiso Lesotlho (BW), Js Bespoke (DRC), Rep Lepara (RSA) And Raphael Mukendi (DRC).
The event is meant to be held from the 5th ot the 6th of April in Johannesburg,South Africa.
MISTER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES THE EXTENSION OF AGE AND STATUS IN ITS COMPETITIONS.
Bangkok Thailand – April 2, 2023 – The Mister International Organization is a global community that empowers men to realize their goals through experiences that build self-confidence and create opportunities to success, and believes that every man should be Distinctively Handsome. Mister International program provides the men who participate annually an international platform to achieve positive change through influential humanitarian and professional efforts. The contestants and titleholders are leaders and role models in their communities.
“For this 2023 competition season, the Mister International Organization is pleased to announce that the pageant welcomes all man of age 18-33 including father, married or divorced men to chasing their dreams and inspire people with no barriers. Our organization has a strong intention to support equality & inclusivity and believe that discrimination should not be longer exist.” said Pradit Pradinunt, President of the Mister International Organization
Annually, thousands of young men all around the world participate in the Mister International competition events. The Organization itself continue to welcome those men from all backgrounds to enter to our family. Our licensees work tirelessly every day to empower young men to believe in their Distinctively Handsome and to be proud of their personal best while raising awareness and fund for philanthropic endeavors.
Having participated in a number of pageants, Nkululeko Mbatha a king on his own as he has won a number of modeling titles.His currently in a race for Mister Supranational South Africaa ticket to represent his country at Mister Supranation this year at Poland.He is also one of the most favourite candidates for the title,in a conversation with him, Nkululeko tells us about himself and his charity community project.
Q:Who is Nkululeko Mbatha ?A:I am 28 years old,born and breed in the Zululand District, North of KwaZulu Natal. I am a qualified Communications Practitioner.
Q:You are not a newbie in the modelling industry can you take us to your past journey and achievements in your journey?A:I have done a few pageants before. I am glad I started small and only coming to the big/national ones just recently. My highlight has to be winning Mister Durban University of Technology in 2016 and getting to represent my institution at Mister SA Campus in early 2017 where I placed 1st runner up. This remains memorable for me because I was the first Mister DUT to secure this placement.
Q:What does it mean being part of the top 10 of Mister Supranational SA?A:I am excited and looking forward to see what the future holds. But realistically speaking, seeing everything unfold has been amazing. Also. We have been a very rare platform to work in our communities, positively.
Q:If you win the title how will it be a benefit,to the young boy from Kasi (ghetto) who is in SA?A:Firstly the title will be a confirmation on “all dreams are valid!” But I truly believe my presence in the competition makes majority of people feel represented. For a child growing up on the country side or any underdeveloped area, they can easily relate to me because I was once there and I strived to make it out, now I am back to inspire them to do just the same.
Q:As a model why is grooming important to you?A:Looking good is attractive. Looking clean is more attractive and impressive.
Q:How has your journey been so far?A:This is the only time I feel like time is moving faster .We have been so busy with activities, literally everyday. I have been enjoying myself and learning a lot from the others as well.
Q:What is your take of other contestants and what have you learnt from them?A:We are an amazing group of gents. The spirit of brotherhood and caring is very much alive.
Q:How do you balance your day to day with work,school and Modeling? A:Lately I have had to prioritize the competition because of it’s constant requirements but my career and school work hasn’t suffered. I am glad to be around people who assist in every possible way.
Q:How has Mzansi been supporting your journey?A:I think this is the most transparent competition for SA and they have been engaging with every update of it. I feel very much supported and I am truly honored.
Q:What are top 3 favorite music jams? A:1. Don’t Worry – Madcon
Nkolwa – Homeboyz & Kyaku Kyadaff
Dizastar – Wavele Wathula
Q:Who inspires you ?A:I am inspired by my grandmother. She is a true pillar of strength. She is a strategic woman who is always to make ends meet regardless.
Q: Lastly can you tell us about the charity,community project you working on?A:I would like people to know about my from the ground up project, Project Twenty8. I am seeking donations for scientific calculators to take to high school learners in the underdeveloped communities. I am trying to bridge the visible gap in South African education system especially where rural areas are concerned.
Since the inauguration of Mister Ideal Abuja. In an exclusive moment with the first runner up of the pageant.We get to know more about what he has been up to and one of the the major questions we ask him,is how he manages to get confidence in front of a camera.
Q.Since the time you were coronated as the 1st Prince of Abuja how has life been ?A.Life has been cool and easy going.
Q.If you were to go back during the pageant what would you have changed?A.I would change nothing from the pageant because I had a good time during the pageant.
Q.Currently what have you been up to ? A.I have been focusing on a skill which is styling of hair and cuts too.
Q. What is your major secret of standing infront of a camera? A.I do find the camera as an attractive spot because whenever I think of something possible that has to do with a camera I will do it by getting creative with the camera.
Q.What do you do to get yourself in shape?A.I workout 3days in a week and aside that dieting has become part of me so even if I don’t workout my calorie intake always on check.
Q.Do you have a beauty routine that you stick up to daily?A.My daily routine is wake up brush my teeth then go out do a running cardio session to stadium and workout for 2hours then I go back home have breakfast then go to work.
Q.After the pageant,how did your family and community welcomed your victory?A.They welcomed me very well and they celebrated me as first prince I also have a pending celebration so yeah they welcomed me well will still.
Q.What is your current playlist?A.My current playlist from some couple of mumble rappers in the US. You can have a quick check on NOSTYLIST BY DESTROY LONLEY also LONGTIME BY PLAYBOY CARTI.
Q.What are your future plans and goals?A.My future plans are getting established as a brand build a strong team that will push fitness all over the the world.
Ishmael Tsakatsa is Zimbabwe’s award winning International designer who founded the brand Zarguesia .The fashion brand is one of the main leading fashion brands in Zimbabwe
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