Angola was selected to host the largest male beauty contest on the African continent, Mister Africa 2022. “It is the first time in Angola, for us to host the biggest beauty contest in Africa. and Eryvaldo Reis, current Mister Africa 2021, deliver the track to his country”. The contest takes place on saturday, with the participation of candidates representing the most different African countries, 10 in total. Mister Africa International organisers and the delegates had to have face to face with the press yesterday at Angola. Questions were raised about Mister Africa International being hosted in Angola ,why this year they are few Delegetes this year. A number of delegates who dropped out of the journey due to lack sponsorhip. With some due to Visa application. Eight delegates we’re expected on the finals.Models also had an opportunity to be asked questions by the members of the press about their personal lives and gwneral

With an aim to win the title for Mister Africa International,Guinea’s representative model.Has declared that if he wins the title he is going to advocate for a clean environment in Africa and above all,he will make calls for education for all .Lack of Education which is one of the crisis faced by majority of African nation’s.

A:Can you briefly tell us about yourself?A: It is difficult to talk about myself especially in terms of quality or merit, but it’s also important to know how to speak with humility. I am Abdoulaye camara born in coyah in 1999 .I graduated in accounting and since 2017 I’m a model which is my passion

Q:What made you to take part in,Mister Africa International?A:Several reasons pushed me to join this great competition called “mister Africa international” but I can mentioned three(3)

– competitiveness: for me it is an asset to be competitive because it is useless to train permanently without knowing your strengths and weaknesses and this can only be possible by participating in a competition as gigantic as this one. 

– the richness of my CV and my career: Participating in this competition is a great adventure for me because it allows me to be at the highest peak, so it is extremely important. 

– satisfaction: Participating in this contest and moreover winning iy will make happy all those people who have believed in my talent for several years. 

Q:What will be your main aim if you win the title?A:Once elected Mister Africa international (King of Africa) I am the bearer of an environmental project which aims to clean up cities and neighborhoods because it is not a secret, environment where we live is threatened and that threat has repercussions on our life and the future generations life. 

Q:Do you believe being handsome plays a major role,in the pageant?A:Not necessarily, certainly they contribute to give a shine But, I attach a price to intellectual and inner beauty. 

Q:If you given an opportunity to meet the Head Of State of your country,what woild you ask him to do for the youths?A:I will tell him make a  reforms in the education system and youth unemployment which are a brake of progress. 

Q:How did you prepare for the event?A:We made everything on line because we had no time to organize the event, i was selected by my agent and we followed the introduction till now .

Q:Which three African countries would you visit first?A:I would like to visit South Africa, Senegal, Ghana

With only a few days left for Angola to host 10kings of Africa ,from 10 countries from across the African continent .

Among the Kings is the well know Kwanele Thusi Finch who is popularly known by the name ‘Travellor ‘ deriving from the Traveling that he has been embarking through out his life.Thusi gained fame when,he participated In SA’s reality television programme Temptation Island .

Despite not being able to find love during the show, Thusi found love from his fans and friends and now his seeking a title for himself.

Kwanele who is making a comeback for the title,as last year he was suppose to take part in the event however due to personal reasons. Thusi is also know for being an underwear model who is not shy in front of camera.

Moments With Mister TUT~Samukelo Tala,from South Africa.With more than a half of a decade being part of the modeling Industry,Samukelo has been coronated

Q.How can you introduce yourself to the readers ?A.I’m Samukelo Tala from Thokoza Tweefontein M, South Africa. I’m well known as ‘Mentor ‘and I have been in the modeling industry for over 7 years. A dentistry student and I’m also an author. I hold multiple tittles within the pegeantry industry, they vary from local to national peagents. 

Q.Congrats in winning the title, Mister Tut  can you tell us more about the duties of Mister Tut?A.I am an ambassador of  TUT Pretoria campus

Q.How do you handle the public feedback after your coronation? A.I reply positively to any comments coming from every direction and also on the social platforms. Lastly I don’t let the hype of popularity throw me off I’m still focused. 

Q.Since you have joined the group  of Kings now how are you going to handle social media traffic as you are going to gain more followers?A.I have a schedule for giving attention to my followers online. This schedule helps me juggle between my own personal life and my social media life. 

Q.Have you ever exploited your good looks opportunistically?A.Yes most definitely in a number of cases. 

Q.Speaking about being handsome which traits do you think made the judges to select you as the winner?A.I believe it’s got nothing to do with looks but it has everything to do with the mastery of what I was doing on stage. 

Q.What is next or which title are you aiming to chase?A.I haven’t yet decided on which title to chase yet I’m still utilizing my Mr TUT title.

Q.What are the major challenges  that Tut students are facing and what do you think should be the solution? A.The students have countless number of problems yet the solution is one. They need a governed body under TUT that will listen and attend to their problems. 

Q.Who inspires your journey  in the modeling industry?A. have a very strong family in the peagentry industry, we all work hand in hand with each other to inspire and help each other. 

Q.Laslty are you a day or night person ?A.I  believe I’m both a day person and a night person because I’m productive throughout the day and night.

A Come back after two years the ASFA introduced a three-day weekend summit.

A summit which allowed designers, fashionistas and others who are involved in the platform of fashion and business.

“To be a young designer navigating the markets especially after the pandemic is not easy.

“This fashion weekend is a platform for young creatives who seek futuristic opportunities to collaborate and amplify their brands or simply better understand the markets said,”Brian Ahumaza (CEO of ASFA).

The Weekend was running under the theme ‘Awakening’.

It ran from the 11th and closed until the 13th of November at Motiv.

It was a free attending event with exhibition of clothes and Question And Answer segment was among the activities.

MABWE KEEPS THE TRADITION AT MISTER AFRICA INTERNATIONAL #MAI10

Zimbabwe’s delegate to Mister Africa International has made the country proud,as he managed to reach the top 10 of the pageant.

This has been a tradition for team Zimbabwe,as the two previous contestants who participated at the pageant previously.

Made it to the top ten position of the pageant .

Tapiwa Zimhamba who opened the door for many future Zimbabwean models at Mister Africa International as the first,model to participate during the event.

He was part of the 2018 top 10 and he won,Beast Beach Body Award.

After participate at Mister Africa International in 2018, Zimhamba did not stop working with his community, especially when it comes to health matters.

He is currently known as the fitness doctor and features, at one of the most prominent radio stations Skyz Metro.

As he shares some of his methods of stating fit.

Tapiwa Zimhamba also had an opportunity to cast at one of the most popular and watched film in Southern Africa, ‘Genaration The Legacy’.

Tapiwa Zimhamba was once named as part of the top 100 Zimbabwean who are based in South Africa.

His successor,Devson Luzain populary known as Luzain Africa.

Participate at the annual event in 2021 and took the 4th position and won two medals,Brand Ambassador and Mister Friendly title.

Luzain’s legacy is marked also by preaching the gospel of fitness and engaging with a number of co-operative Organizations to change the lives of Africans.

Since he participated in the ceremony of Mister Africa International,he has stretched his model career in different sectors such as fitness,commercial modeling and acting career.

Perhaps in future he will join the music sector,just like his successor Mark Mabwe.

Mark is the current Mister Africa International Zimbabwe.

Mabwe is a multi-talented artist who ventured in the music industry and modeling.

When all was against all odds,Mabwe made it to the top 10 list.Which means he has been given a green light to fight for the title along with other nine models from other nations.

Aside from the battle of the title,Mabwe is also hoping to keep the tradition of winning some of the awards during the pageant.

Mark Mabwe’s message has been all about fighting for the rights of the boychild and to preach about mentally health.

He has also been reaching out to his community through community/charity work along side with a none governmental organizations.

Currently his a brand Ambassador of a None governmental organizations known as Abangane meaning Friends.

The finalists are being held in Angola next week from the 23rd to the 26th

SENIOR MISTER ZIM OUTSHINES AT A REGIONAL FASHION RUNWAY

Catwalking at a ramp is not for everyone, courage and being brave is one of the major factors that one need to possess as their traits.

Mister Senior Zimbabwe,Future Nyoni was part of the models who catwalked at a regional fashion show in Malawi.Future Nyoni explains to us what it meant for his career.He also provides an insight of what the title,’Mister Senior Zim’ is about.

Q:How has your journey been since you won the title Mister Senior Zimbabwe?A:The title has opened a number of opportunities in my life and at the same time has come as an inspiration to upcoming models in my home town.This brings joy in my heart.I have been privileged to being invited to places, meetings and attending modeling shows.

However due to work commitments I couldn’t be readily available and I couldn’t manage to accomplish plans I had but good thing is that it’s not yet the end of the world.The journey is still on better days are coming and I will continue to enjoy my passion .

Q:Throughout your journey what have you learnt about the male modeling industry and what is needed to be sharped,so that the country can reach the international  standards?A:Our made modeling Industry lacks the support it deserves especially in our days.I remember vividly that in the air heydays.Mr Zimbabwe pageant used to be huge with lots of benefits of late it has lost its salt but as male models we are in it because of the passion we have I call for the government, corporate world ,business people and individuals to support our modeling Industry both in cash and kind.Financial support will definitely take us further.

Q:You attended a fashion show in Malawi can you give us a summary details  about the show?A: Beautiful Africa Fashion Show is a fashion festival founded in Malawi in 2019 and is meant to bring fashion designers and models across Africa.It was hosted in Blantyre, Malawi, at Amaryllis Hotel Next year it will be hosted in Tanzania.

Q:You were catwalking for Afrophoenix  whose collection won, Best Male africa Designs. What did it mean to you ?A:Models and designers are like hand and glove.I feel honored to be associated with this achievement and am proud of him for raising our Zimbabwe flag high.His win,my win and it’s our win too as a nation .

Q:What did you like about the designs you catwalked for?A:Apart from Afro-phoenix designs I also did wore Zado-fashions from Tanzania designers had that rich Afro-centric touch and it brought out our tone African identity.

Q:What did you learnt about Malawi’s modeling industry that can make a difference  in Zim’s modeling sector? A:Malawi’s modeling Industry is upcoming and has a great potential to grow considering that they are getting support from their government of which we so dearly need in Zimbabwe.

Q:Any plans of taking part in more International runway Fashion?A:Yes yes,I do but it’s too early to disclose as yet it’s not yet confirmed.

CHECK OUT THE LIST OF MISTER AFRICA INTERNATIONAL  GONGS 

Mister Africa International(2023)  has introduced  new awards which will be won during the 10th anniversary  of Mister Africa International  which will be held in Angola on the 26th of November. 

The titles  and awards for this Year:

1. MISTER AFRICA INTERNATIONAL winner . 

(The title is awarded to the winner for the 10th anniversary)

2.Mr Africa – International – 1st and 2nd runner up 

 Awards include :

•MODEL OF AFRICA  ( best runway model ) 

•BODY OF AFRICA  ( best body ) 

•MEDIA KING – the delegate with the most media presence in his country.

 AWARDS nominated by other contestants 

•THE AFRICAN VIBE – given to the most friendly contestant as voted by the other contestants 

•MOST HANDSOME – most good looking as voted by other contestants 

•MOST STYLISH – most sophisticated as voted by other contestants.

Neurite Mendes former Miss Africa,will host the Mister Africa international 2022 Gala which will be held at Intercontinental hotel at 19.00h

WHO MADE IT TO THE FINALISTS OF MISTER AFRICA 2023.

It’s actually a dream for every country to be represented at one of the longest running male pageants in Africa,Mister Africa International.

Several countries were eyeing to be on the top 10 position of Mister Africa International.

This would enable them them to participate in the 10th anniversary of Mister Africa International.

Preliminaries were introduced to select the top 10.

The preliminaries competition included :Fan Vote;Beach Body; Photogenic all were held digital.

Successfully;Nigeria and Botswana managed to occupy the first two positions during the first competition,’Photogenic Competition’.

With only eight spots left,the remaining countries were battling out to qualify.

Angola and Rwanda were never and neck during the fan vote.

Angola topped the competition with 3500 votes,leading the delegate to be automatically in the top 3.

Other countries that successfully joined the three countries that had qualified are:South Africa;Zimbabwe;Mozambique;Cape Verde;Seira Leone,Zambia;Ivory Coast.