Ramadhan Y Shagile is the owner of Romy Jay fashion brand (Born January 25, 1996) is a Tanzanian costume designer and traditional artist.
He is also the owner of costume gallery ‘The Creative Studio’ for Film, Television, Music Videos, Tour’s and All Stage. Having worked with more than 10 celebrity music artists in and out of Tanzania including, Diamond Platnumz, Joe Boy, Harmonize, Sauti Soul, Rayvanny, Zuchu, Lady Jay Dee, Mimi Mars, Baba Levo, Sholo Mwamba etc.
He has mastered the look of multiple periods and genres in envisioning the clothing and overall appearance of a character or performer creativity has been a part of his life and his creativity has been using different materials and making them into clothes, he has been an architect of a different kind who has come from east and central Africa and designed such costumes.
From modeling to being a mentor and a pageant director ,these are so
Q.To those who don’t know you can you introduce yourself? A.I am Asan Mahlangu a 29 year old guy from the smallest town in Tshwane,Bronkhorstspruit.
Q.Who introduced you into the world of Fashion and modeling ?A.It all started in 2006 at school (Dan Kutumela Secondary).
I was accompaning my cousin as she entered our school pageant so she convinced me to join, which I did and ended up being in top5.Then in 2015 they introduced a pageant in our church,I had to compete in our church region which I won and qualified for provincials,then I had to represent our provincial churches at the National’s, then furtherly I won the ovarall competition as I was crowned ‘MisterTirano Apostle Church’.Thats where the fire upon me started.
Q.You were once among those who contested for the title Mister SA in 2018.What lessons did you learn during that event that you applying now into your line of work ?
A.Like everyone who enters a competition, you go there all weapons ready. Mentally, physically and emotionally. No one can say they except themselves to be,second best in competition however when that happens what matters is the state of mind it finds you in.
Q.Can you tell us about your brand,how did you manage to come up with such a unique brand?
A.Coming up with a vision is not a walk in a park and living up to it is an extra work. One thing I know is that you need to have a mission and a purpose. After I’ve found the purpose behind this unique brand I never derailed from doing right by the brand. It’s not about me but it’s about this brand being the light of all these youngsters.
Q.What are the major challenges you face as a national director of different pageants ?
A.Every pageant different rules,so it becomes hard to train and prepare our delegates on certain criteria that they looking for on that Pageant.However with dedication,hard work, and unity we always come with a plan to conquer everything.
Q.Among the pageants you direct me Mister Tshwane what are the achievements your brand,Mr Tshwane have managed to produce?
A.Currently in Mr and Miss Tshwane Regions,we have two titles,African titles under our names.
-MR AFRICA CONTINENT 202, which was won by our lovely King Mr Tshwane Regions 2020 .In the city of Accra at Ghana.
-MISS AFRICAN DIGNITY 2021 2ND RUNNER UP was won by our first ever, Queen Miss Tshwane Regions 2019.
Then we went further and produced ,Mister Supraglobal 2021 with the model that am grooming.And now we working on Mr and Miss Global International which will be hosted in Indonesia this year, where we are represented by our Reigning Miss Tshwane Regions and Mr Tshwane Regions 1st runner up.While our King will be fighting for a back to back win in Romania this year at Mister Supraglobal.
Q.Has the Ministry of Sports,Arts and Culture both national and provisional been supportive?
A.Not at all,they will just congratulate us after winning but to give us funds when we indeed it’s something else.When it comes to Mr Africa Continent and Mr Supraglobal we knocked each and every door but it was no luck.
Q.How do out manage to create a positive relationship with the models as a director?
A.I just give them love and respect as their big brother so they give me back what I give them.
Q.Apart from Mister Tshwane which other brands do you work with as the direction?
A.Mr and Miss Thembisile Hani local Municipality and Mr and Miss KwaNdebele townships,these are the brands am also working with and people who are always being by my side.
Q.What words of advise do you have to both models and pageant directors….
A.To pageant directors the first things I can say is that integrity goes a long way in this industry. To our models be big on your character or personality because there can never be another you. At the end Unity is power.
Katutura fashionwas founded by Dennis Hendricks, Namibian legendary model in a vision to empower models and those involved in the fashion sector in Kututura and other parts of Namibia
Find out why the fashion week was found:
1:To empower Models from across the Continent and the World
2:To create employment in Namibia for the youths .
3: To create a legacy.
The Katutura Fashion Week has made calls to designers across the world who would like to showcase their designs by sending an email @Katuturafashionweek@gmail.com
Fashion industry in it’s many facets plays a vital role towards Namibia’s advancement. kFE is a local platform
KFW is a local platform with International aspirations that was inspired by a past of segregation,hence the name “Katutura” fashion week.This is a platform aimed at uniting the diverse cultures,enthicities and traditions of Namibia through art of fashion.
Katutura Fashion Week Awards is the complement to the goals and objectives of KFW to recognize and award contributors in the fashion industry.
When Iroegbulam Chidubem Christopher,won the 1st runner up position during last year’s Mister Model of Nigeria pageant competition.His popularity grew in his community and across the Continent as many supported his work both charity and in his modelling career.An announcement was made to the world about,Iroegbulam Chidubem Christopher‘s next step of his career which is contest for the title ‘Manhunt’.
In an interview with Iroegbulam Chris he shares with us how he received the news and how his prepared for his new journey.
Q:What have you been up to since you were inaguration as the 1st runner up of Mister Model Of Nigeria ? A: It’s been an interesting journey as the 1st runner up misters of Nigeria Pageant I have been able to carry out a lot of projects which includes the Peace sensitization project, Environmental an d sanitization project and currently preparing for my international Pageant.
Q:How did winning the title changed your life ? A:Winning the title has given me a great platform To make my voice heard, the title has been able to help me change my social Lifestyle and Has changed my perspective towards certain things.
Q:What do you think keeps Nigeria’s modelling industry to be more dominating in the continent? A:Well Nigeria is a Home to the biggest entertainment industry in Africa , Daily models In Nigeria strive to become the best version of themselves.
Q:You are participating in Mister Huntman ,when you were official announced as part of the participants what came to your mind ? A:I have always dreamt to represent My country internationally so getting this opportunity to represent Nigeria at manhuntintl. Is a dream come true and what came to my mind ,is giving it my best shot and showcasing my country’s culture and traditions and also clinch the crown.
Q:How are you preparing for the event? A:A journey of a thousand mile begins with a step, and I have taken that step, It’s been process of learning, unlearning and relearning and I can’t wait to show to the world what I have in stock.
Q: Why Is this pageant important to you as a model ? A: A tree the say cannot Make a forest, to be able to make my dreams come true and make my country proud I will be needing all round support from the public ranging from financial support, moral support, Advice and critics and more
Q:Given a chance to be in runway which brands would you like to work with ? A:Louis Vuitton, Michael Cinco, Tokyo James
Q:State 4 Africa countries you would like to travel to? A:Seychelles, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Kenya
PROFILE:Iroegbulam Chidubem Christopher, Popularly Known as Lam Chris, A Nigerian From The Eastern Heartland Imo State. He is A Model, An On Air Personality, Content Creator and Environmentalist.
Christopher is the Initiator of Project SATT (Save a Tree Today) Which is an annual project aimed at revolutionizing the minds of Nigerian towards the importance of maintaining a healthy Environment and conserving trees (and nature).
Prominently, He is a goal Getter, And a Leader Par Excellence. Currently The Imo state Youth Ambassador (Mr Imo State ). 1st Runner Up Misters Of Nigeria Pageant and Nigeria’s Representative At Manhunt International Pageant Which will be held In 3months Time at Manila Philippines
Lam Chris advocates for the Girl Child and He is also a philanthropist who create impacts to Lives Through different Humanitarian projects , Which Includes The Kiddies Xmas FUNFAIR, Girl Child Welfare Campaign (pink project) and many more.Having Worked Successfully with So many brands which Includes; Cameraboy Tv, Pearl Couture, Greywolf Empire To mention but a few.He derive great joy and happiness seeing people in need get a helping hand and he believes that there’s no Limitation to What a person can achieve, young or old.22 year old Iroegbulam Christopher Chukwudubem, believe that greatness can be achieved we only have to embrace it.
Zimbabwe is among few African countries that is playing a massive role when it comes empowering boy child in the modelling sector which had turned out to be one of the none financial supported sectors in the Continent.Recently the land locked country crowned their first Mister Star International Zimbabwe. During our conversation we discuss about his achievement and the challenges that young Zimbabwean models face.
Q:Kelvin can you provide an insight about yourself? A:My name is Kelvin T Zivhu aged 18. I love to call myself the Royal Doctor because I’m an inspiration to many. I advocate against child abuse and drug abuse.
Q:Why you join the modelling industry and how has your career evolved since you embarked since you joined the sector ? A: To be honest with you I joined the industry last year because I believed it’s a gift.To my surprise things are going well and I’ve learnt a lot for the past months.
Q:Do you believe modeling has to do with the looks and fitness ? A:As for me modelling it’s all about talent,although looks and fitness matters to some extent.
Q:You won Mister Zim Teen star International can you share with us your experience? A:I believe it’s not always about winning or losing but it’s where it gets you in life.
Q:You are currently still on your studies and also you into modelling how do you balance the two? A:School is my first priority and I don’t like any disturbances, I do modelling during the holidays
Q:What do you think are some of the factors that have contributed to investors not to support none well-established models? A:Most people are now calling themselves models especially after a photoshoot which is the completely opposite of a model therefore no investors would like to ruin their reputation .On the other hand well established models carry a good name which can be a benefit to the investor.
Q:What inspires your modeling career ? A:It’s the opportunity that it bring.I feel like it’s the only industry which can boost my confidence and pushes me to use my talent to the fullest.
Q:In Zimbabwe’s models who is your role model?A:Byron Bibo Mulinga,not forgetting Hilda Mabu who always encougerages and motivates me through her works
Q:Where do you see your future in years to come ?A: I believe I’m gonna be the next international top model who is going to be an inspiration to many upcoming male model as well as paving a way for the generations to come
Q:Which title would you like to contest in the coming years? A:Currently I’m contesting in the Mr Teen Harare as we are preparing for Mr Teen Zimbabwe
Who is going to get the chance in representing Zimbabwe in Poland this July as Mister Supranational Zimbabwe for the title Mister Supranational .
5 Male models are contesting for the title. They will be battling it out in a ceremony which will be held tomorrow night at Casino Marina Longcheng in Harare.
With ordinary ticket going to be purchased for 20usd;VIP for 50usd and table for 250usd.
The pageant is directed by Farai Zembeni. The contestants are: Reginald Mugoto ,Byron Mulinga,Aaron Nare,Tatenda Njanike, Vincent Nengu.
While 12 ladies will battle for Miss Supranational , Yollanda Chimbarami;Tatenda Mayoyo;Tanaka Masamba;Sthembiso Muchena;Reneitte Herdeen;Patience Gumbo;Nomatter Shamuyarira;Everjoy Chirango ,Muchena,,Alexandria Nice; Ashley Blantina; AshleyRumbidzai.
Mecry Mushaninga is a pillar of many, in the modeling industry in Zimbabwe. She has played a role of a developer,changer,mother and activist in the modeling industry sector.
When many have categorised as a taboo, having a male person joining the modeling industry or for questioning their sexuality because they have chosen the path of modeling.
Mercy Mushaninga has advocated for the boy child to be given an opportunity both at the ramp and commercial so that he can showcase his talent to the world.
Mercy alongside with her colleagues joined hands and created the brand Mr Zimbabwe the brand is a Modeling pageant which has been running for more than five years.
Mr Zimbabwe has been a platform that empowers the boy child. The pageant has been won by models who are now part of the International Modeling sector who include:Rish Verma,Shadel Noble,Byron Mulinga,Devson Luzane.
This was not the only door that the Zimbabwean modeling icon had created for the male models in her country.
Mercy also established the Zimbabwe Models Awards which is one of the few ceremonies in Southern Africa that honours the works of models . Since the launch of ZMAs, the ceremony has handed over more than 100 awards including male models.
Mushaninga has also been license International to be the director of Miss and Mister Teen Star International Zimbabwe and little Mister and Miss Universe Zimbabwe. Recently she shared the news on her social media that she has been given a green light to be the director of Mister World Tourism (Zimbabwe) by the organisers of Mister World Tourism.
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