Angola has made history as the organisers of Mister Africa International have confirmed that they are the hosts of this year’s pageant which is set to be hosted in November from the 22nd to the 26th.
The pageant will be commemorating it’s 10th year since it was established under the wings of Ayotunde Twitch .
Mister Africa International has been hosted outside the borders of the continent in London.With Nigeria and Ivory Coast are listed as country’s that have hosted Africa’s biggest modeling pageant.
The pageant has produced a number of International models and has played a major role rebuilding the African society. Some of the
Mr 2021 winner from Angola Eryvaldo Dos Reis De Sousa currently his working at his foundation since his coronation and has been selected as ambassador of Nova in Angola and is working with other International national brands.
Emmanuel Umoh ,2019 winner, out going Mister Africa International, has appeared in several fashion campaigns in the Republic of Ghana,Tanzania,Seychelles etc. He was among the Big Brother Naija 2021 contestants and has been awarded several awards in Africa for his modeling career. And signed deals as a brand ambassador for different companies.
Calisah Jiwa, used the pageant’s revered platform to launch his shoe store where expansion of his business took him on his travels to countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria.He was the first Mister Africa International to be nominated in Africa’s Biggest fashion Awards,Abranzy Fashion Awards.He won the pageant in 2018.
Medical,Health Advocate ,Award Winning Humanitarian ,Forbes 30 under 2022Award winning actress,travel host,Model former Miss Namibia 2010His eye for fashion places both personality and style on every piece he designs.His mostly recognized as a pioneering Herero Traditional courtier , prominently known for the wedding garmentsNambian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) Corporate Communication Officer ,Voice Over Artist and Social Media Practitioner.She has more than 20 years of experience in the media industry and is the the editor of the Windshield Express.Served for the Miss Namibia pageant for many years.
One of Luyolo Rasmeni’s dream was to be a Rugby coach,which is one of South Africa’s most followed and favourite sport.However another part of his dream was to take part in the modeling industry. In his achievement in the modeling sector,he has won the title Mister World Tourism South Africa and currently he is contesting for Mister Glam International. We get to know more about his modeling and his lifestyle.
Q:Can you briefly introduce yourself to the readers? A:My name is Luyolo Rasmeni From a small town called Cradock
Q:If you were not into modelling which other career would you have selected and why? A:I would be a Rugby coach, because I enjoy teaching/sharing my experience or something that I’m good at.
Q:You are holding the title Mister Glam International (SA).What is the significance of holding this title? A:Where can I start, it’s an honour for me especially coming from a small town and now representing my country it means a lot to me. And it means I can inspire a lot of people in my country that if I can do it they can also do it.
Q:Speaking about Mister Glam International you will be contesting for the world to leave representing SA ,why do you think you should be the winner ? A:The reason why I want to be the winner is because I know my country, myself deserves the win and it will impact my life and other people’s lives in a positive way especially the youth. I want to be Mister Glam International
Q:Aside from this title ,in the year 2021 you were Mister Tourism SA,how did your career as a model changed during your term? A:It changed my career because it also boosted my character and also other upcoming models.
Q:Which tourism destinations would you suggest one should tour when they visit SA? A:It’s Cape Town
Q:Aside from modelling you are a fitness training coach, what are the advantages of being fitness person in the modelling sector? A:The advantages are being in shape all the time and also fitting well in my clothes.
Q:How do you balance your fitness training job and modelling ? A:At first I thought it was gonna be difficult, but since 2010 I have been juggling and making sure I make time for both modelling and Fitness. And what’s nice about the Fitness is that I am self employed.
Q:What inspires you not to give up when you are facing the odds? A:It’s the people who look up and also my WHY, which is my family. And also consistently improving myself.
Q:Any words of wisdom to upcoming models? A:Is to Believe in themselves and also loving what they do. They can do anything.
A TOUR IN IN YHE MOUNTAINS KINGDOM OF LESOTHO’S FASHION WITH TSEPANG DAVID
In a visit to the Kingdom of mountains,Lesotho one of the most prominent thing that you won’t forget after your stay is their culture and fashion . Tshepa is a one of most influential fashion players in the kingdom of Lesotho. He provides a tour to us about the fashion industry in Lesotho. During our conversation we also discuss about the Basotho blanket,Lesotho fashion week and also his achievements.
Q:what is your definition of the term fashion? A:For me, fashion is a form of expression through garments, it allows one to express their creativity or preferences through it. It’s also art where one can think out of the the box to turn sketches into real garments or art pieces.
Q:When one speaks about Lesotho they won’t omit the Lesotho blankets.What is so special and unique about the Lesotho blankets? A:What makes Lesotho blankets special is that they carry our culture and history in them. Some blankets represent certain tribes within Basotho (Lesotho citizens) so when one wears a blanket they are carrying a legacy and showing a sense of belonging to a particular tribe, at the same time expressing that they are proud to be from Lesotho. It’s more than just a garment, it’s more than that.
Q:What made you to join the fashion industry? A:I joined the fashion industry because since I was young I always had the passion for fashion. I would go through magazines or watch TV just to admire and learn what people are wearing and as soon as I grew up, I knew I could be part of the fashion industry so that I could feed my undying passion for fashion. It makes me so happy when I even talk about the current fashion trends, international designers,fashion weeks etc. The fashion industry makes me happy and it gives me the sense of belonging.
Q:In three words can you describe Lesotho’s fashion industry? A: Three words: Original, Developing and tribal-infused
Q:What have you enjoyed about your role as a presenter in red carpets and what has been the most challenging part? A:What I enjoyed the most is meeting and networking with amazing people all the time. I meet other fashion enthusiasts like me so it’s thrilling and entertaining at the same time, interviewing individuals who are dressed to kill, from VIPs to designers, models, notables guests and all fashionistas. I love the adrenaline rush I get everytime when I do red carpet interviews infont of many cameras and flashing lights. Just being there fuels my passion. Most challenging part is working with individuals who have personalities that are difficult to work with at times, specifically some show organizers, they have a specific way on how they are approached or how one should communicate with them at times their personalities can come off as difficult to work with because they have ove-the-top expectations at times….in the same breath, I cope with it if that’s the case and deliver.
Q:What inspires your dress code? A:I love elegant, red carpet-ready, classic and clean kind of look. I get inspired by Italian male suits and Italian loafers, something that you can see in collections like Italian designers such as Robert Cavalli.
Q:How did your modeling career started? A:My career as a model started in 2018. I did a photoshoot with one of the notable photographers here in Lesotho, the aim was just to have high quality pictures that I can upload on my social media. After uploading them, they caught an eye of one of the telecommunications company here and I got a call where they proposed to feature me in their campaign, after that my modeling career took off ever since.
Q:What has been your greatest achievement so far as a model? A:Being selected to star in a campaign of a clothing brand (called DOXA N KABOD) here in Lesotho, where the campaign covered 13 billboards in the capital Lesotho, Maseru, in all the billboards it’s just me. So it felt like a homerun for me as a model.
Q:Whenever you see yourself in a billaboard advert what comes to your mind? A:What comes to my mind; “How I defied all the odds to be where I am today as a model”. It reminds me of the whole journey as model that has a happy ending. When I started model I got rejected by numerous brands and agencies because they said I was too short and too skinny so I remember telling myself that I’m gonna work on my craft and improve as a model. Right now I have cemented my name in Lesotho’s modeling industry so I am very proud of how far I came and I’m happy.
Q:Lesotho fashion week is months away,what are you expecting to see in this year’s fashion show? A: I’m expecting to see designers that think out of the box and doing something creative and fashion-forward. I’m expecting to see “avant-garde” or something theatrical and entertaining yet still fashionable. I want designers and models to take it to the next level.
Q:Lastly any tip on the what will be trending in fashion in the next Months ? A: The upcoming season in my country is Spring/Summer so I see a burst of colour with fresh or customized prints.
Profile Modelling career: Started modelling professionally in 2018. How it started: had a photoshoot with a local photographer the aim of the shoot was just to have good pictures that I could upload on social media, then after uploading the pictures on social media, I got a call from Koko Lesotho agency, somehow they saw the pictures on social media. They called and proposed that they would like to feature me in their upcoming Photoshoot and I agreed. It happened that the shoot was for Econet Telecom Lesotho and it is how my career began. The shoot became a campaign that was running on billboards, online and newspapers.
“Winning the title ,It means to be a representative of my country, it means to access a level of social empowerment, influence and responsibility that has the power to uplift those looking up-to me and myself in the process.”
Kwanele Bhudana ,South African fitness athlete, with academic background in retail business management discipline, studied in Cape Peninsula University of Technology and a Capetonian resident.
Has made it to the top 30 of the Mister South Africa.
Boii Skin and Mo’Milk underwear are his main sponsors . Follow him on his social platform
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Having received invitation from the festival Les Rencontres à l’Echelle in France to be part of a performance. In addition the invitation included a photoshoot with a French photographer artist Marie Fricout. This was the first time when Kwanele Thusi Finch was in France as a multi-talented artist which he described it as an achievement.
“This was my first experience in France as a model and dancer. This is great achievement for my career as a young model and performer and I remain humble to achieve more,”said Kwanele.
The festival which Kwanele attended, Les Rencontres à l’Echelle is important for models to be verstaile and do other activities. Thusi had to collaborate his modeling along with his dance career.
“I am blessed to do dance and sport. I have always wanted to be seen in International countries doing what I do and I am finally getting there,”informed Thusi.
International model Thusi described the French nation as a welcoming nation and also have a balanced and healthy meals.
“France is an amazing and welcoming country. I realized that alot of people in France live very balanced lives, this means that they don’t over work or over play- there is balance.
“The food is also organically grown and this is so good for the longevity of the body. Lastly, the beaches are the best and the monumental pieces are stunning,”described Thusi.
And the multi-talented artist gave a tip to those who want to visit France.
“I would say don’t book a hotel for all the days you are in France but maybe book a BNB and be one with the locals.
“I was able to see Paris and also see the South of France and the disparity was evident. Even so, the people are very humble and respectful, to a point that you think everyone here is too shy. They are not, they just respect each other and also supportive of each other. Lastly, learn the language, French people like tourists who speaking French, mersi!”he advised .
“I realized that there will be no future without bees, without them there will be no more honey to show! Hence the three outfits I designed were futurestic feel.
Mister Africa International first runner up is battling for an international title ,Mister Heritage . During the contest of Mister Africa International the Ivorian model,won Best Beach body model and strongest Physic titles. Here are 6 pictures
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