As the year 2022 ended and usherd a new year 2023, many are still hoping to achieve their dreams.
To Sasha Donovan, Zimbabwean freelance model his year began in a positive path as he won the title,Mister Exceptional 2022 on the 24th of December 2022.

Which meant that he has received a new title for himself,King Sasha Donovan.

Sasha stated out ,that despite working hard during the competition’s preliminaries.He wasn’t expecting to emerge as the King of the pageant.

“Honestly I didn’t think I will make it because I felt like,I had put less effort in it ,as the pageant deserved more of my time but to my amazement I was crowned King,”said Sasha.

During the preliminaries competition his costume which was inspired by the Ndebele culture,was selected as the Best Costume of the pageant.

The newly crowned,Mister Exceptional said his looking forward in working hand in hand with different international brands and regional .

When questioned about his preference between commercial and pageant.He response was, he favours commercial modelling ,although he is able to accommodate both sectors of modelling industry.

Turning the page into his football career, Sasha informed out that he is no longer a full time footballer as he spents most of his time in his new job and he furtherly added that Covid 19 pandemic played a role for him to partially abandon his career.

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EXCLUSIVE MOMENTS WITH MISTER GLOBE BULAWAYO 

At the age of 24,already Casper Munatswa, has made a name for himself in the modelling industry,not just local but also international.As he participated during Mister Globe Zimbabwe,a search which was established to select Zimbabwe’s delegate.Despite not winning the main title he was coronated as the provincial King .During our conversation he tells about his future and why he is scouted by Fervid agency.

Q. Casper thank you  for your moment,can you  describe yourself in three words ?A.Energetic, friendly  and Kind .

Q.Why did you ventured into modelling and how has your journey been ?A.I’m into fashion alot that’s why l ventured into a modelling and I have been enjoying my adventure  at the sametime its been hard because of financial problems.

Q.You are scouted under Fervid Agency, what were the pull factors that attracted you in joining the agency?A.l was inspired by Jemima since 2015 hence l asked my sister to help me join modelling and to be in an agency where they is my role model Jemima. 

Q.Last year you participated during Mister Globe Zim,what did you learnt about yourself during your journey?A.I learnt that I am a good model, l can make it to be the king of the country if l pull up my socks because l made it to be Mr super Globe Bulawayo 2022 and I wasn’t expecting that as I went there for gaining  experience.   

Q. What is your main goal in the modelling industry?A.Is to win at least 2 international pageant and have experience to open my own agency and to build my own brand.

Q Given any opportunity totake part in any pageanty international which one would you choose and why?A. I will choose Mr Super Globe because so far so good it is the only national pageant l have attended and l believe that l have confidence and  experience in it.

Q.Do you think Zimbabwean parents have accepted modelling as a career?A.Not really because some of parents still don’t allow their children to go for Boot Camps and evening competitions.

Q.What are the major challenges that male models in your city face ?A.In my city male models are facing big challenges among them include the questioning of one’s sexuality  as soon as they step into the industry.

Q.Finally are you a day or night person?A.I am a day person.

RODOLFO ANTONIO GETS A NEW ROLE AT MISTER INTERNATIONAL

Mister International team announced the appointment of their new vice President Rodolfo Antonio Santana Ortega from Dominican Republic.

He took over the office from the 9th of January this year.
Mister International organisers described Anthony as a dedicated and a hard working person .

“Rodolfo has been a dedicated member of the Mister International organisation since as Dominic Republican candidate (2012) and over expanding his responsibility as National Director,”they said.

Among Anthony’s responsibility is to be in charge of licensing American dirtectors.

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MODELS TO BE RECOGNISED AT THE 1ST EDITION OF TSHWANE MODELS AWARDS

“We came up with the Tshwane Models Awards to appreciate and honour people that actually make a change in the modelling Industry,”said Asan Mahlangu.

In an interview with,the brain child behind the Tshwane Models Awards,Asan Mahlangu.He reveiled that the awards were erected to honour,and appreciate the role that was and is still being played by the region’s models.

“The awards signifies how much we hold in high regards people’s talents and also value their importance in whatever they put their body,mind and soull into,”he said.

He further said, the awards ceremony will boost models’ confidence and will encourage them to excell in their work.

Since the awards nominations was opened to the public, according to Mister Mahlangu they have received more than thousand nominations from the public which he described it as a positive sign .

Mahlangu said, the finals of the nomination will be announced next month.

He however,defended the use of internet as the nomination system siting that the method will attract youths to take part in decision making.

Below are the categories:

Best Host or MC
Best pageant
Best pageant judge
Best pageant director
Best photographer
Best make-up artist
Best charity drive
Best graphic designer
Best fashion designer
Best modeling agency
Best upcoming model
Best LGBTQ+ model
Best plus-size model
Best female model and Best Male model

Kwanele Finch who had represented his country,South Africa in an international pageant Mister South Africa has started the year 2023 in a bang .

Kwanele is populalry known by his social media followers as South Africa’s Prince in the underwear male modelling sector.

 He has been signed by a  Western African underwear brand well known as Nala.Finch will act as a brand ambassador for the brand which is well known for its products that place men out of the uncomfortable zones to an area where they feel free and can express and share their feeling and thought. 

The brand is among some of the few,original African male underwear brands that cross the boundaries that allow en to were briefs and thongs. 

“It will be a great experience to work with a Nigerian underwear line. This will be my first time working within the African continent because i have always worked with European designers . 

“I am actually so blessed come to think of it ,Iam able to share my skills in my home- Africa.,”said Kwanele. 

Finch described the brand as nich market and has promised to bring fun and great expectations as a brand ambassador.  

He further added that for him to be a candidate for the job it was all thanks to social media. 

Lastly Finch said,the brand will assist him in becoming brave and will also bring a positive picture about himself to the public. 

“I had a look at the underwear and at first I thought it needed someone really brave. It allowed me to challenge myself and tap into my brave side. I think my fans are seeing my ability to have courage, to try different things and to have more fun.,” said Kwanele.

Winning Mister Ideal Nigeria,is a ticket for one to represent the Naija Nation at Mister Africa International which will be hosted this year in London.
However before one takes the same adventure which was taken by legendary models:Emmanuel Umoh,Jidekene,Alvin Abayomi,Gedeni and Hernuis,Bem Toutito,Wale Bello and Daze Blaze .
Is suppose to contest among other Nigerian male models for a position, Mister Ideal Nigeria which will be a ticket for them to automatical represent Nigeria in London.
The 14th edition of Mister Ideal Nigeria is opened for every male person with no restrictions except for at least the age which is only for 18-35.
The winner is expected to walk away with cash and gifts including a car.
Out going and former kings have had a opportunity of catwalking in international runways.

“Reigning kings Ronald , Zander , Zeal have walked on some of the biggest fashion shows including – Mercedez Benz fashion show Kigali , Global fashion week Accra, Vie- Dubai International fashion week , Lagos Fashion week , Ghanamesnwear week etc,”said House of Twitch.

The pageant’s Ceo,Ayotunde Twitch advised the public that this is not only about the winner benefits everything.He said also runner ups will gain something.
“Its not a case of winner takes all , as customary the runner ups will get the opportunity to travel and represent the country on some of the biggest international fashion shows and international pageants”,said Twitch.

To register , send name , picture and whatsapp number to mridealnigeria@gmail.com