FLASHBACK NIGERIA MENS FASHION WEEK
JAY EYES FOR THE BIGGEST TITLE IN SOUTH AFRICA’S MALE PAGEANT
Q:What does it mean being part of the top 30 models in Mister South Africa?
A:It actually means the world to me, but also means that there’s great work ahead. Relaxing at this point is not an option
Q:If you win this title how will it benefit someone from Ekasi/Ghetto especially the boy child?
A:As it is I have a foundation/academy that focuses on empowering young people. We started with Modelling and now we’re branching out to various thingd. Now winning the tittle is going to bring more attention to the Acedemy and my kids, it will open up many opportunities and help uplift my community
Q:What has been an inspiration through out your journey?
A:Buhle Bendalo Grooming and Modelling Academy, my foundation has been the greatest inspiration. Having those kids by my side is the best thing ever
Q:What have you learn about yourself through out the journey?
A:Greatest lesson about Jay is how resilient and deliberate I am about what I’m doing
Q:What have you learn about South Africa’s male modeling sector?
A:The South African Modeling Sector is is rising at a great rate. Also there is still a great gap in the Market for Black Male Models
Q:Can you tell us what has been the most challenging part in your journey?
A: Most challenging part about my journey is the fact that I am doing this for the second time and now I have to fight twice as hard for the same number of votes as the other contestants. Showing people why I deserve to be here again. Now thats really hard
Q:From your campaign in the charity sector, can you tell us briefly about it ?
A:CHARITY – Giving back is something that lives within me. 2022 I ran with Mandela Day, which is associated with the Late nelson Mandela.
I had Day 1 were we had a Fun day for kinds from 12yrs and Older. Her my team gave Toiletries to about 100 Teens and prepared Lunch.
Day 2 I went back to both Schools I attended.
Primary Donated 5 school shoes and about 15 Toiletry packs.
High School Donated 7 School shoes and about 20 toiletries.
The aim was to dedicate time to teens that are coming of age and experiencing changes in their bodies
Q:Provide a tour guide in SA’s tourism sector which areas would you guide us ?
A:TOURISM – It’s a know fact that South Africa has many Tourist destinations, but I’d bring you to the Eastern Cape, that is were my City is found. One of the poorest provinces in our Country, but rich in culture and history and of course Nelson Mandela was born in the Eastern Cape
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MISTER AFRICA INTERNATIONAL BRAND AMBASSADOR ENGAGES THE AFRICAN COMMUNITY
Mr Africa International Ambàssador Devson Luzain @Luzain_Africa Visits the mission Vale Care Centre in Port Elizabeth,South africa and learnt a lot of how Sister Ethel born in Ireland and moved to South Africa to spread the love of care giving as she built a whole centre that supports and caters for the community of missionvale from the young ones to the older people .
The centre provides primary education, youth development, sporting activities , clothing factory , clinic that even includes an Optometrist, recycling and food and groceries for the people of MissionVale.
STAY POSITIVE ,DONT LOOK BACK AND KEEP TRYING
Never give up keep pushing,is the message that we were told by fitness model,Buntu Ndevu from South Africa. In an interview with Buntu he provided an insight on how his journey as a fitness model began . Buntu also tells us what it meant for him to work with Mzansi’s designer,Piliso on the collection African Oxygen.
Q:Hi Buntu can you tell us who you are ?
A: I am Buntu Ndevu, 31 years old very passionate with fitness and Modeling.
Q:What came first modeling or body building?
A: I have always been actively involved in sports from a young age.
I remember my first time at the gym, I was about 11 years old. And I would always be chased out of the weight lifting section.
The Fitnes instructors would tell me I will only be allowed once I turn 15.
I then had to lie and say I’m 15
That’s how much I love fitness.
Q:What are the advantages of being a body builder and at the same time a model ?
A: There are way more opportunities when combining the two together.
I never thought of myself as a model until I stepped out of my comfort zone.
Modelling changed my mentality, it made me to challenge myself and learn to work with people.
Bodybuilding on the other side is more of an individual sport. But with modelling one learns to balance and work with people and meet new people and that is the only way to grow as a person.
Q:In your journey as a model you contested in becoming SA’s Brand Ambassador Body Builder SA.What dis you learnt about yourself during competition?
A: I recently entered as an contestant for an SA brand pageant. The reason for entering was to challenge myself as well as to use it as a platform for inspire, motivate and possibly change peoples minds. I believe once you change the way you think you become a better version of yourself.
Q:What is your view of Africa’s modeling sector?
A:I am happy that modelling is growing, we need more men to challenge themselves. I was also one of those men who think male models are less masculine.
Q:You are among models who had an opportunity to work with Piliso and to wear his collection,African Oxygen?
A: Yes, and what’s funny is that I was never chosen I actually asked for a spot to be squeezed as one of the models.
As I always do, I challenge myself. Wearing high quality, tailored designer clothing has always been a dream. Its even more breathtaking when its a local brand.
Q:Which brands are you eyeing to work with?
A:let’s keep that as a surprise.
Q:Gym has been part of your life how many times a week do you work out?
A: I workout almost every day. Ranging from once or twice a day.
Training is so much like an addiction I sometimes force myself to rest and it feels crazy.
Q:Who is your Inspiration?
A:Its hard to say because I have always been inspired by hardworking individuals. Being surrounded my hardworking people pushes me to work even harder.
ZIM MODEL TO CONTEST IN CAMEROON
My name is Wonderful Sibanda also known as Rohan Cybanda on social media, i am 21 years of age.
I joined modeling so that I get exposure and to be known by doing good things like doing charity, visiting and having good time with old people and orphans etc so for me to be in the modeling industry it was a way of getting into the charity.
I wanted to be known first so that I get advice, sponsorship etc
While during Mr Zimbabwe International were given projects to do and our project was to do a charity, so my project was to give back to mother nature by donating 100 trees and those were divided into four different types of trees namely Avocados, mangoes, mnyii and madhandhe,so these were donated to one of our well known Government School in Bulawayo Northlea High.
We got our trees from Mr Keyi Masuku who is the founder of the One Plant Trust who also into the tree planting organisation
Now im about to battle for an international Africa Tittle that is Mr King International Africa this competition will be held at Cameroon September 2022 then the finals will be in India.
So far i received sponsorship for my two outfits from designers who are from Harare that’s what I got so far and its even more painful because even the people who are in the modeling industry are not supporting in any way.However i hope a time goes on ill get more sponsor
FORMER MISTER ZIMBABWE TURNS A YEAR OLDER
Adonis Ncube well known as the Duke is turning a year older,here are some of the facts you need to know about the duke .
Adonis became the first model who derives from Matabeleland South to win Mister Zimbabwe title in 2021.
He has worked with big brands in both fashion and none fashion sector as a commercial model. These include: House of Gentleman;Edgars;Jet;Castle Larger;Ezulwini Villa
Besides the title Mister Zimbabwe he was also coronoted as Mister AMFFI Zimbabwe
Did you know his also an actor
Adonis Ncube is a multi-Award winning model who has won a number of awards in the modeling industry
CELEBRATING THEM THIS MONTH
ZIMBABWE’S multi-award winning models,Don Dhyaan Kumar and Tapiwanashe Mutsimba celebrated their birthdays this month .
DHYAAN KUMAR -is a former Mister Zim 1st runner up has won numerous awards during Zimbabwe models awards including:Most Talented ,Best Actor. Dhyaan is a multi talented artist as he is also a musician and an actor .
Tapiwanashe Mutsimba is prominently known for working hand in hand with his community,hence among the awards he has won in his modeling career include:Best Charity.He has also scooped Most promising model award .
Mutsimba is a former brand ambassador of Mister Zimbabwe pageant .
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PILISO TO MAKE A RETURN IN NIGERIA DURING MENS FASHION WEEK NIGERIA
Mzansi’s renowned designer,Thandowethu Piliso who has headlined a number of runways such as: Mandela Fashion Week;Fashion Without Borders Jhb;Nook Fashion International; Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Kigali. Where he debuted his latest collection, African Oxygen
Eastern Cape based fashion designer,he was selected as an upcoming designer on a mentorship programme certified designers who include:David Tlale and Thula Sindi.
He later opened his own fashion house:Thando Piliso Avenue which is based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).He has numerous fashion outlets .
His collections are always dominated by the Xhosa culture proving out to his followers that his proud of his culture .
This month his going to be showcasing at Nigeria Men’s Fashion Week .
ZAMASWAZI MATHOLE TO DESIGN FOR MISS SOUTH AFRICA
“When it’s your time the watch will work without battery’s .Since day one I knew my turn will come it’s not about proving myself but to show the world who is Zamaswazi MATHOLE,” said Zamaswazi .
Zamaswazi MATHOLE delivered the news to his fans,friends and clients through social media that he is going to be one of the designers dress Miss SA candidates.
Zamaswazi MATHOLE is the founder of Zamaswazi brand which is unisex.
Miss SA is an International platform, by dressing the candidates it also means one’s designs will be showcased in an international platform.
Miss SA’s coronation will be held on the 13th of August at Sunbet Area,Time Square,South Africa.
DESIGNER OF THE MONTH ~BERNARD HATIRARAMI
In the world of fashion designing,Bernard Hatirarami is not well known by his biological name many reffer to him as Bernard Hats others call his brand scareless designs.
He is currently one of the best suit tailors in Southern Africa’s landlocked country.
The brand has been worn by a number of A Lister who include :Multi_Award winning model and former Mister Zimbabwe brand ambassador,Ben Chest;Miss Tourism Zimbabwe ,Chipo Mandiudza;Award winning actor and model Calvin Madula, Fashionista and Writer Gilmore Tee to mention a few and not forget hundreds of groom’s who have worn the brand’s suit at their special wedding days.
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