Uthman Bangura is one of the most dominating models in Sierra Leone.He tells the story of his country through the photogenic modelling.Recently he won the title,Mister Sierra Leone.Since his coronation he has engaged with his community through taking part in charity programmes.He tells us more about his journey and what we should expect from him.

Q: Take us to the first steps when you walked into the modeling Industry?
A:It’s was overwhelming, nervous and scared but trust me those first moments in Ghana when I was doing Mecedez Benz fashion week , Glitz Africa fashion week and Ghana fashion week opened so many doors and made me who I am today! I am grateful to everyone

Q: Did it ever occur to you that you the future title holder of your country?
A:Not really, especially Not with the title but have always represented my country and worked hard like a title holder all through my decade of experience in my modeling career. Have normally been the only African or Sierra Leone in literally all my jobs, so giving the best of me as an African or Sierra Leonean as always been my goal. So maybe I can say yes! Haha.

Q: How has the titled changed your life especially in terms of international competition?A: I can’t really talk much about the life exchanging because I’m newly crowned but I am looking forward to much positive changes in my life as time comes by.

Q: Ironically during the ceremony you were the only model with a different suit,why?A I think it’s because I came in the competition 2 days before the event and everything I used was just what I can either access or available. And really I got that suit a day before the event.

Q: What are your main goals as the King? A:My main goal is to use this platform to get an easier access to build my company #wepaddy by creating jobs for everyone in the section of work life especially fashion and pageant industry and then use 5 percent of all profits to give back to the unprivileged communities on #wepaddyfoundation as have been doing already with the blind and polio’s kids.

Q: State 5 International brands you want to work with? A:Versace, ASOS, Gucci, Dior, Miu Miu

Q: What do you love about your country? AThe culture, food, beaches, the people (sierra Leonean’s are very welcoming) and trust me there is no place like home!

Q: Given an opportunity to be a tour guide which 5 tourism destinations would u guide me to?A Lumley beach, Banana Island, The Cotton Tree, Bunce Island and National Railway Museum.

Q: One word you can advise those who look up to you?A Nothing is Impossible, the word it’s self says “I’m Possible”. No matter how fast or slow you are moving, just keep moving and believing in your dreams. trust me it will come to reality someday.

JEMMIMA MANDEMWA BAGS THREE GONGS AT BULAWAYO MODELS AWARDS

Bulawayo Models Awards were held on the 17th of December at ZITF, among those who were present during the ceremony which at was established to honour those who are playing different roles in the modelling sector.

Were photographers, models, members of press media and fashion designers.
Jemmima Mandemwa who prominently known as one of the Queens of Zimbabwe who are dominating the modelling industry in the world.

Scooped most awards, compared to other models who were honoured during the ceremony.
Mandemwa was honoured with,Outstanding Pageant Model,Model of Year Gongs. She was also recognized as the Most Travelled Model of The year.

Check Out Some of the Models who won Gongs

2022 Bulawayo models awards winners

Best Photographer: Puzzlemoment
Outstanding Fashion Designer:Fixation fashion house
Outstanding Fashion/ Runway Model: Ntokozo Tshuma
Best New Comer: Tumi Sibanda
Pageant Of The Year: Miss teen universe
Outstanding Modelling Agency/Academy: Truth models academy
Outstanding Varsity/College King or Queen: Darlington Tshuma
Most Photogenic: Agnes Mwale
Outstanding Projects: Francisco kampira
Outstanding Pageant Model: Jemmima mandemwa
Most Travelled: Jemmima mandemwa
Outstanding Male Model: Ishmael murangandi
Outstanding Female Model: Ayanda Candice
Outstanding Brand Ambassador/Influencer: Tafflyn
Model Of The Year: Jemima Mandemwa
Legendary Award: Sarah Mpofu Sibanda

AYANDA CANDICE SIBANDA BATTLES FOR THE THRONE IN NIGERIA

Zimbabwe’s award winning winning model,Ayanda Sibanda has travelled to Nigeria to compete with other African Queens for the title,Miss Africa.

Ayanda is prominently known as one of the most dominating female models in the world of modelling in Zimbabwe.
She has participated in numeroues,pageants such as Miss University and has won several award since she joined the modelling industry.
In 2020,Ayanda Sibanda participated in the search for Zimbabwe’s representative to Miss Africa.
She didnt manage to make it to the top of the selection, as someone who does not believe in throwing away the towel.
Ayanda came back for the second time and was successful .
For her journey to be succesful,Sibanda has worked with several brands and she said she appreciates their effort.

“I have been working with different voluntary organisations to push push my cause,I took a pageant course by Natalie Glebora,Miss Universe 2005 and have been medictating a lot to prepare myself physically and mentally.

“My sponsors include:Simbisa Brand,Ausial Collection,VD by Vara,Slay Sisters,Hot Heels Zimbabwe,YO plug Zimbabwe,Jacque Msindo cosmetics,Langa Cosmetics, House of Style etc.I am so grateful of these brands ,this journey wouldn’t be what it is if it wasn’t for them,”she said .

She further,added that by stepping into the platform of Miss Africa as the country’s delegate,she is following the footsteps of other female models who have been empowered through the platform.
Hence she is hoping t use the same platform to empower the nation and the continent.

“I am not only fufilling a childhood of representing my country internationally. I am looking also joining a legacy of women who have passed through a platform that amplifies women’s voice to fuel posi change in their society.

Ayanda further said,if she gets crowned as the Queen,her main project will impact the continent.

Calls have been made by the public for,Miss Sibanda to represent the nation in other International pageants such as Miss World .

My Miss Africa journey has officially began and I am asking for your help to make this journey a little bit smooth. You too can help me win the title by voting on the Miss Africa website for only a $1 per vote.

1. Click this link https://www.missafrica.tv/vote/zimbabwe
2. Choose the number of votes you want to purchase.
3.Check out and pay using your Visa card.

Remember you can vote as many times as you want and don’t forget to share with friends and family.

Check out the list of models who are nominated for the Outstanding Male Model Award (Bulawayo Models Awards).The ceremony is scheduled to be held tomorrow.

Becaming the first runner up of Mister Ideal Abuja,has been a big for Mr Ideal Abuja 1st runner up,Ikechukwu Odeja.He won the title,during the past weekend, ceremony which was held in Abuja to determine who will be the n

Q.What does it mean to you  being the runner up for Mr Ideal Abuja ?A.Thank you for your time being the first runner up feels amazing like a dream come true and it means a lot to me because Mr Ideal Abuja is a great brand with history of success. So as an Artist, being in this position gives me the wide platform to positively affect lifes with my art and creativity.

Q.What do you think are the unique features you have thst contributed to your win as the first  runner up model?A. I think my unique features are my brain, body and Charisma.

QWhat important lesson did you learnt about yourself through out your journey during the pageant?A.Firstly, I got to figure out that I can do anything only if I put my mind to it and secondly, I got to understand the art of relating with people.

Q.Lets say you travel back to time, during the event what would you have changed?A.Nothing really, the whole experience was a great one and I enjoyed every bit of it .

Q.Who inspires your modeling career and why ?A.THE PUSH UP GUY. Because he is smart and very consistent.

Q.where do you think your modelling career will take you and which brands would you  like to associate with jn future?A. I think this career will take me far into my dream of becoming the greatest artist and I would love to associate with prestigious entertainment and fashion brands.

Q.Tell us about your national costume what inspired te costumeA.My national costume is a concept where all tribe come together as one and it is  inspired by the united Nigeria we all look forward to.

Q.From here which other modelling  pageants are you taking part in 2023?A.Hopefully I would like to go for Mr Ideal Nigeria and also represent Nigerian in international Pageants.

Q.Any advise to other Kings in the modeling sector.A.Yes, my advice to other Kings is to keep their heads high and never settle for less. They should be positive role models to the younger generation.

‘Fashion gods’ was this year’s theme for Mr Ideal Abuja’s 2023 ceremony which was held in Abuja,Nigeria over the weekend.

In the quest of searching for the right man for the Mister Idea Abuja’s throne . The third edition of the event saw at least 11’fashion gods’, contesting for the title. During the contestation,models took part in national costume, beach body and community projects categories for the throne.

Despite all candidates having unique attributes,they all deserve to be the winners,however only one King was then successful  coronoted as the winner  and that was Emmanuel.

The contestants ranged from the ages between 18 to 35

The new reigning King,said the ceremony has opened doors for him to connect and meet people from different sectors in addition he learnt different dance moves.
On which factors, contributed for him to be coronated as the King.

He said leadership and courage were,among the characteristics that the Judges  saw in him .
Oche Emmanuel Idoko said, his main goal is to achieve his community and charity project and above all as a fashion designer is to improve his clothing brand.
To his fans and supporters he said,he respects and appreciate their support.

“I want to let them know that I owe them all my respect and appreciate,I promise not to let them down

My name is Oche Emmanuel Idoko, from Benue state.
I was born on the 30th of March 1999
I love watching anime and listening to music cause it helps improve my mood
I ventured into tailoring after my secondary school cause fashion is something I had passion for, that was in 2016.
My passion for fashion made me participate in the mr.ideal Abuja pageant 2022 , and I was crowned the King of Mr ideal Abuja 2022 ,all thanks be to God