FORMER MISTER ZIMBABWE RUNNER UP TURNS A YEAR OLDER !

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VINCENT GUTUZA .

1:He grew up in one of Zimbabwe’s old townships,Mzilikazi .

2:His inspiration comes from award winning models:Shadel Noble,Ben Chest,Tino Chinyani ,Dr Fezi ,Jack Heslewood,etc.

3: Besides being a model his a chef

4:Vincent introduced #Pads4All campaign as his community charity work .

5:His scouted under the wings of Truth Models Academy

The title Mister Tshwane is one of the most recognized male modeling titles in South Africa as it encourages one to spread their wings from being a provincial title holder to an international model title holder. For example the previous holder who had an opportunity to contest for Mister Africa Continental became the first ,Mister Africa Continental title holder. The current reigning King Lethabo Baloyi is planning to also step into the international modeling scene

Q:Can you briefly give us an insight of who you are ? A:Lethabo Baloyi is a student at the University of Pretoria who aspires to be a Chartered Accountant. He is very passionate about youth empowerment and believes that as youth, we have the power to redefine our generation hence he’s involved in numerous NGOs which focus mainly on inspiring, empowering and innovating the youth.

Q:What inspired you to take part for Mister Tshwane completion ?

A:I competed because I saw this an opportunity to develop and better myself as an individual , to expand my growth and also build on my craft. Before joining peagents, you would never find me talking in front of large crowds but after my first peagent which was last year October I was in awe by the amount of confidence I had gained from the few hours of that event. Same thing happened this year with this competition but it was just greater than last year. The opportunities that pageantry exposes you to and recognition you get after winning are just amazing. Last but not least, I competed because I had a believe that it’ll do something that was magically memorable to me and others. This happened and it was so much beyond my expectations because it changed who I am, my vision and everything I once was. This competition taught me so much about myself, and I learned so much about other key things in life from poise, grace, proper communication, building self-confidence, networking and so much more throughout.

Q:What role did your previous modeling experience played during the competition ? A:My previous modeling experience helped me with regards to confidence and trusting myself more, that I more capable, powerful and smarter than I think, and that I should take everything as it comes and not as I foresee it coming.

Q:What is your vision as the reigning Mister Tshwane that is going to benefit your community ?

A:I’ve always believed that as youth, we have the power to redefine our generation because when we unite and raise our voices together, the words “youth power” become more than just a phrase, they become a movement. So, want to use this platform to inspire, empower, innovate and unite the youth. I want to educate and raise awareness that each and every one of us is enough and that we all are beautiful, talented and intelligent  just in different ways especially to people who grew up in poor backgrounds , who tend to look down on themselves solely because of opportunities they were never exposed to.  I have realized that there is a lot of potential in our local communities but no exposure to opportunity. I have also seen and can testify that when you give someone an opportunity to step into their potential they can in one way or another change the world . So, I want to serve as a bridge between potential and opportunity to those people.

Q:That night of he competition did it ever have to your mind that you arecthe winner A:To be quiet honest, I did not know that it was my day because the competition was very tight. Every guy I was competing with literally brought their A-game on that stage which made everything  difficult and not obvious.

Fitness is part of his life ,no wonder he is recognized as Mister Fitness Zimbabwe.

Martin Tee Jay Uladi has won numerous awards,in the category of best fitness model since he ventured in the modeling sector .Some of the gongs that he has already won include:Zim Best Fitness Model (ZMA);Model of the Year 2019;Sports Model Of The Year 2019 (ZMA);Best Dressed Model ; Nominee of Glam Awards.

Currently his hoping to scope the Best Model award during the Manicaland Creatives Awards.

Martin Uladi is currently the ambassador of the following brands in Zimbabwe:Wedding and gowns;Jerome Wear ;Push Athleticis;Telone and Ster kinekor etc

REASONS WHY Emmanuel Somto NIGERIAN MODEL’S COSTUME STOLE EVERYONE’S ATTENTION AT MISTER GLOBE

The costume is named,’Ike Nke Obodo”.It means strength of a Nation ,as this costume is a shining display of strength and courage as it represents ,Nigeria’,s national bird . 

The eagle is considered to be one of the most powerful featured creatures in the world .

The eagle is fearless, tenacious , powerful and high flying bird that is seen is a symbol beauty ,bravery,courage,honour, pride , determination and grace . 

The bird sits at top Nigeria’s coat of arms and represents the strength and courage of the country’s 200 million citizens.

Just like in the coat of arms,the red colour of the National costume is associated with vibrance ,leadership , sensitivity, strength and vigor.

This inspired costume was conceptualized in October 2021 and took months to complete the costume is rooted in Nigerian Culture.The costume was selected as top 5 best National costume  

MODEL OF THE MONTH –

Profile 

Name : Farai Elliot Chigumbu

Nickname: farinyana

Age: 17

City/Country:Gweru 

 Agency : freelance model

Modelling Sector:

Runway model, fashion model , commercial model and Pageant model

Events/shows:NONE

Brand Ambassador/Commercial adverts: M-ORIGINALS Brand Ambassador , Cimztech modeling agency brand ambassador, Midlands Royalty Arts Awards Brand ambassador, Masterminds inc commercial advert 

Titles &Awards:Mr Valentine Zimbabwe king 2022 |Mr Valentine Zim Best Talent|Mr Valentine zim Top model

Besides model I am : Actor ,poet , musician ,Brand owner ,arts and culture Activist.

Aspiring:Aspiring to be the newly Mr Africa because I believe in my roots ,and as an cultural activist i believe the title of Mr Africa will surely help in my activism towards our diverse culture as a continent thus making me aspire to be Mr Africa

Paulino Alan is a  20 year old model who is  1.88 m tall, Born in Angola and in residency Namibia for more than 10.He took his first step in  KFW he said, that is when he entered in this Fashion world out of curiosity and the I fell in love with fashion. In an interview with him,he shares with us some of his experience during the KFW and what he hopes to see this year if he headlines the fashion Week .

Q: Describe for our viewers what is the status of Namibia’s modeling industry?

A:Starting to say that the fashion industry in Namibia is something that has been growing in recent years, however there are few opportunities for models. In my opinion I believe that there is no qualified modelling agency for such and which come with their interests that the model has to pay monthly to stay in the agency and some come with false promises that deals with the model to give up their dreams and everything becomes very difficult for us models and the development of the fashion industry in the country

Q:What type  of empowerment is needed in your country’s modeling industry?

A:In Namibia the modeling industry needs to focus more to educate  other models and fashion designers and the main focus needs to be the reaching of braking borders where people from another country travels for the fashion week in Namibia. I feel like it should be a competition of who’s  doing the best fashion show let’s help each other and make something big and interesting for the world not only for the closest countries of Africa. 

Q:Many have lamented over the lack of fashion shows in your country,what do you think has contributed for Namibia to have few fashion shows?

A:First of all we are small country, is  just now that people in Namibia are more into fashion and for us to have more fashion shows owners of local brand cloth needs to host their private fashion show for every new collection they make. 

Q:Who is your inspiration in the music ?

A:My inspiration in music is Tayc  he values his dreams and tells you never to give up because you have you are strong enough to make that dream real. 

Q:Do you have some donts in the modeling runway that you can provide to models?

A:Do’not be scared of the end of the runway and do not mistreat the clothes, get to that runway do your best  because you never know who’s  the other side watching you. 

Q:You headlined one of the biggest shows in Namibia Katutura ,what did it mean to you ?

A:Katutura fashion week means a lot for me because it was my first fashion show, it’s were everything began  and made me comfortable enough to take my career serious and that I have the potential to be on the bigger runway shows. 

Q:What are you expecting from this year’s show?

A:I’m expecting more international people in the event which means we are all going to have opportunities to go aboard and braking the borders. 

Q:Given a chance to work with any designer in Africa which designer would it be and why ?

A:Duro Olowu the fact that he takes the African culture far recently he was Showcasing he’s new collection in vogue fashion show. 

Q:What word of advice do you have to models in Namibia?

A:Your positive action combined with,positive thinking results in success.

CELEBRATING AFRICA’S BLACK MASCULINITY OF THE BLACK MALE’

The name of the collection is *THE SKIN COLLECTION*. Inspiration is chiefly from the *masculinity of the Black male.

I decided to create an art where men of African descent can celebrate and be more comfortable with their blackness and body.

A typical African men is an embodiment of sexiness, glory, strength and power therefore needs to be celebrated.

I feel that African men should be proud and comfortable with exposing their melanin dripping bodies because BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL.

Designed by Nala ekenumbo

When the 21 year old model,Rashied Katongonara dreamt about being one of the leading models in Zimbabwe he never let his dream to pass away.Instead he applied the dream into reality as he began to search details on how one can become a professional model. Check out his story .

Q:Tell us about who  is Rashied Takunda Katongonara ?A:I am 21years old .l always wanted to be a model from the age of 12 and was so in love with fitness modelling (fitness model) .

Q:Since you were keen into venturing into Modeling ,what were the first steps you took ?

A:I began to work on myself then in 2021 l  joined this modelling agency called Cimztech Modelling Agency and was groomed there .

Q:Can you tell us how you won the title ,Mr Summer Zim A:A pageant show was hosted , which was about the  search of Mr Summer Zimbabwe and l then qualified (through votes) to be the Mr Summer Zim .

Q:What did you benefited from the pageant ?

A:Just a week after ,I was called and signed a contract with the Ihub electronics and l became the brand ambassador and l’m also the face of Cimztech modelling agency in Harare.

Q:How did you manage to achieve your goals?

 A:As you know everything has ups and downs l did not just make it overnight it really required some hardwork and to be standing out and giving the best l could .For me to just start walking in the journey of my dream .There will be many discouragements and critics and also some misconception from the parents about the industry making it hard to accept some of your dreams.that was it the thing l really wanted ,but as time went on .

Q:Are you hoping one day to catwalk at the ramp?

A:I have been engaging into fitness however I am looking forward to take part in a Runaway modelling show in the coming days and l dont just rest on just being a national model ,l want to take it international and recognized globally and in short l see myself as the SuperModel and doing advertisements with the big companies .on Billboards,international magazines and just raising the Zimbabwean Modeling Banner high and l know all this doest happen overnight it takes courage and dedication and God’s presence for me to make and as l believe l do all things through Christ who strengthens me and l believe as l have already in engaged in action to it ,its already done.