Multi-talented South Africa artist who has made a name for his brand in the world of dance, modeling and in being a media personally continues to dominate and create a mark in the world of the arts industry.

Recently Kwanele Thusi, who represented South Africa during the previous Mister Africa International pageant was coronated the brand ambassador of,Mr Body Beautiful Brand Ambassador.

In a letter writer by the brand director of Mr Body Beautiful,Andile Vinjiwe to Kwanele Thusi stated the decision that was made by the panel of the organization. Which was to appoint ,Kwanele as the brand ambassador.

“It brings us much joy to offer you the Mr Body Beautiful Brand Ambassador Status. You have been nominated by our panel of judges as Mr Body Beautiful Ambassador.

“What it means is that you will represent this brand in your region should there be activations ,partner-branding opportunities,etc,”stated Andile Vinjiwe.

This is prominently known as a underwear model who has worked with International brands such as Hector ,he is also known for casting in a reality television show Temptation Island. Kwanele is also a dance choreographer .

Little Mister and Miss Zimbabwe is a pageant for children aged 3-12years and Teen Star International for teens aged 13-19years.

“Modeling is an art and through modeling we discover talents in most children. We realized that children needs to be natured, encouraged and supported for them to have confidence in what they do,”said the organisers.

The first pageant was hosted online and some of the models have managed to get endorsement from  different brands such as  Edgars Stores for commercial modeling and some are expected to be representing Zimbabwe at Little Mister and Miss Africa which will be hosted in Uganda  and Teen Star International which will be hosted in Bangkok Thailand. 

The Grand Finale of selecting Little Mister and Mister Zimbabwe will be hosted at Marina Convention Center LongCheng Plaza Harare on the 16th of April 2022. Voting started in February and for different age categories.

The theme this year is ‘Presidents Against Child Abuse (PACA),the theme is set aside at a time when Zimbabwe has recorded a number of deaths of adults due to Covid-19, therefore, children that are left behind suffer neglect which leads to matters that affect their health and development such as access to education, access to food, housing and clean living conditions, health care, adequate clothing, personal hygiene and adequate supervision. “I STAND AGAINST CHILD ABUSE” .

 “Child abuse  has risen at an alarming rate, and as children we would like to raise awareness through this pageant, ending the cases of child abuse and child killing rituals. The voice of a President has authority therefore we would like them to act and speak on child abuse,”said the organisers

*Presidents Against Child Abuse (PACA)* (the voice of a President can change a room and if the voice can change a room it can change a city, the same voice can end Child Abuse).

Almost all Nigeria male models dream to be winners of the title ,Mister Ideal Nigeria.As they know the worthy of the title . The title on it’s on is the key to represent Nigeria at Mister Africa International .

Mister Africa International is Africa’s biggest male pageant . One of the former Mister Ideal Title holders who managed to win the title is Emmanuel Umoh.

This year almost 40 models are contesting for the title on the  24th of April .Previously those who have been title holders of Mister Ideal Nigeria are:

Emmanuel Umoh,Jodrey banks,Prince Ehirim,Steve Onyeneke
Chuckie Ihebuzor,Jide Abiodun and the reigning King is Anthony Okechukwu .

A venture like no with unique chance of featuring Africa Designers in the heart of Johannesburg City.Touching a core culture insight not only to keep telling African stories but a gathering of people to celebrate talented designers and models.

The show unpacked different segments such as the runway and masterclasses.

In partnership this year with Avon South Africa ,#awatchmenow,Radisson Blu Gautrain, BLM Naturals, LeAfrika, Perfect Choice SA, and Roimanitou and FWBAFRICA

Refilwe Elliot (BW), Rachel Olombe (DRC), Siphokazi Mzekandaba (SA), Eva Kirsten (SA), Kaelo Godirwang (BW), Kagiso Lesotlho (BW), Thoko Kunene (SA), Nivaldo Thierry (Mozambique), Tumie Mohoasa-ngüo (BW), Sarah Quarcoopome Abbey (GHA) , Carole Lubelo (Eswatini), Sibu Sithole (SA), Abby LaDiva John (BW), Bontle Modise (SA), Althea Andrews (SA), Sarah Mubenesha (DRC), and Seabe Abby John (BW), Thando Piliso (SA), Jordan Tady (DRC). These are designers who showcased at the FWB JHB this year

Fashion without Borders Africa that took place on the 24-26 March 2022, at Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton, and Johannesburg. A week of Fashion and culture started with the Designers stall on the 24th – 26th followed by the Fashion Unpacked Masterclass on the 25th which was facilitated by Mothusi Lesolle – Transformational Fashion Designer – IZAURA(BW), Monte OZ – Africa International stringer and Fashion PR Expert (GHA), Debora Barnard – Head of Development and New Faces – Boss Models (RSA) Lesego Monareng – Managing Director – KLU Wealth and Legacy management (RSA), Barba Gaoganediwe – Head Destination Marketing and Communication – Gauteng Tourism Authority (RSA), Arno Van Huyssteen – Head of Digital experience and e-commerce AVON SA (RSA) and Nkhensani Mashaba – Market Coordinator BLM NATURALS (RSA).

SA Fashion Week Maps the Sustainable Way Forward as it Celebrates 25 Years as SA’s Top Designer Platform with Spring/Summer 22

Ecological sustainability, women’s empowerment, inter brand collaboration and proudly local production investment are some of the dynamic developments that mark SA Fashion Week’s 25^th Spring/Summer Collections set to kick off on 28 April 2022.

Twenty iconic names including Ephraim Molingoana for Ephymol,  Amanda Laird Cherry and  Palesa Mokubung of Mantsho as well as cult Kasi brand, Loxion Kulca, now designed by Olé Ledimo, will launch their 2022 collections to the media, buyers, selected VIP’s and a limited edition of public tickets through Quicket, alongside exciting new stars including 2021 New Talent winner Artho Eksteen as well as  Fikile Zamagcino Sokhulu and Sipho Mbuto who both participated in the Fashion Bridges collaboration with Milan Fashion Week last year. 

Hosted by SA’s favourite social personality, Maps Maponyane, the 24^th New Talent Search will again open the event with a line-up of six of the most promising young designers to watch. This year’s contenders are:
·       Thando Ntuli – MUNKUS
·       Nichole Smith – Ipikoko
·       Mikhile du Plessis – MeKay Designs
·       Calvin Lunga Cebekhulu – Czene.24
·       Sanelisiwe Gcabashe – Gjenelo Couture
·       Mimangaliso Ndiko – Sixx6

Other highlights of the first day is the CRUZ COLLECTIVE featuring Sokhulu and Mbuto as well as another new generation notable, Michael Ludwig Studio.

Day two opens with The OPPO COLLECTIONS which brings Artho Eksteen, Ezokhetho, the gender-neutral signature, The BAM Collective, and the much revered, Amanda Laird Cherry, together in a celebration of technology and perfection that will speak to OPPO’s Reno 5 mobile phone as the quintessential tool with which to capture the ethos of contemporary living as “the new spectator sport” which happens where everyone, everywhere engages, interacts, captivates and comments.

“We are excited to go into our second year of partnership with SA Fashion Week. This is an important partnership for OPPO, as it gives us the space to connect with our customers and it shows our commitment to empowering local talent through our technology to curate a line of sustainably resourced fashion that represents both the heartbeat and heritage of our country. We are looking forward to our second collection and what our designers will come up with this year. For us, it is all about the creative collaboration that translates South African culture into design, which is the essence of what the OPPO brand represents both locally and globally.”  says Avashnee Moodley, Head of Marketing at Oppo South Africa.

This is followed by the high-profile trio of Cape Town-based Helon Melon who wowed audiences in 2021 with her all-white, sustainable collection, fashion forward Judith Atelier, an ardent supporter of South African mohair and perennial fashion week darling, Palesa Mokubung of Mantsho.
Every follower of ethical fashion will be delighted by the four designers opening day three. 
Joanna Hedley of BeachCult and Belhauzen, are both Cape Town-based designer brands committed to clean fashion. 

BeachCult offers swimwear and apparel with unique fits and one-off prints made from sustainable and recycled techno swim fabric and is designed and produced wholly in South Africa. Equally, Johannesburg-based Kayla Stamboul of Kayla Stam proudly supports women empowerment with a fully female-owned supply chain while Pretoria-based Isabel de Villiers is a body-positive activist who will unveil her current, size-inclusive, collection.

The SAFW Collections Men on Saturday 30 April throws a spotlight on the excitement that is contemporary menswear design in South Africa with the power trio consisting of Ntando Ngwenya who merges conservative and postmodern techniques to create a distinctively new clothing presentation, Thato Mafubedu’s Afrikanswiss denimwear and the much-loved Loxion Kulca brand currently under the baton of Olé Ledimo.

An exciting new collaboration between designers Fabrice Moyo of Franc Elis, menswear brands Floyd Avenue and Ephymol, with KwaZulu-Natal-based and proudly South African shoe manufacturers Eddels, Evox and Hopewell Footwear respectively, marks an exciting grand finale for the Spring/Summer 22 Collection, says SAFW director, Lucilla Booyzen.“This mutually supportive opportunity for synergistic brands to benefit from each other’s creativity, reputation, reach, and of course, budget, is certainly an example of the type of undertaking that would allow us to map creative ways to bolster the creative design industry going forward,” she believes.

The South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) is proud to be making industry history with its inaugural association with SA Fashion Week this year, says Nerisha Jairaj, executive director of SAFLEC.  “We are thrilled to be flying our “Made in South Africa” banner with the debut of three of our most exciting footwear brands for men on this high profile and prestigious platform so that a wider audience may discover the remarkable capability of fashion South Africa.”

According to Booyzen, SA Fashion Week recognises the pivotal role played by its corporate partners, collaborators, and supporters in sustaining the creative fashion design industry.“The SA Fashion Week has engaged with like-minded stakeholders for the past 25 years, both to develop and maintain its position in the industry, but also to leverage and share the spotlight that our platform provides to boost awareness and real bottom line results for our partners. 

The investments made over the years for example, by The Mall of Africa, OPPO, CARLTON HAIR, M.A.C. as well as luxury brand Cruz Vodka, have contributed directly to building the creative fashion design industry we have today. It is this investment that has enabled us to unearth, nurture, support, market and sell the designer collections, and which allows a brilliant young designer to become a job-creating contributor to the country’s GDP,” she says.

Mall of Africa is proud to host the South African Fashion Week (SAFW)’22 Spring Summer Collections,
 for the third consecutive year, and remains devoted to supporting local South African fashion designers by providing the platform for exposure to the consumer market, says Michael Clampett, Asset & 
Property Management Executive for Attacq Limited.

According to Vanessa Campbell, consumer marketing manager of M.A.C. the beauty brand’s cult status among South African consumers speaks volumes of the efficacy of its partnership with SAFW. “It has allowed us to position M.A.C at the forefront of trend setting but also as local, relevant, and tailored to the unique needs of the African consumer now. 

Maishe Mambolo, brand manager of Cruz Vodka, believes that fashion reflects the culture of a country. “It’s about more than clothing. Fashion becomes the attitude you wear. People in fashion have an appreciation of art, design, and culture with an affinity for beauty and Cruz Vodka reflects these values. The brand’s return to SAFW for Spring/Summer 2022, marks the renewal of a valuable and bold partnership that celebrates a shared love of fashion and the avant-garde and allows Cruz Vodka to express its connection with the world of creation, it desires to re-write the rules, to inspire, to experiment and to invent,” he says.   

The SAFW’22 Spring Summer Collections will be showcased from 28 – 30 April, Parkade G5, Entrance 24

From over 1000 entries, the selection committee had the tasking duty of narrowing the candidates down to 70 potential contestants.

The 70 semifinalists were then subjected to an online voting segment, an interview segment and a personality assessment test. All this made it clear to the organization on who deserves to be in the Top 37 of the 2022 Misters of Nigeria pageant

Our Top 37 was selected over a week ago but were tasked to prepare shoots that would capture their aura

Ladies and Gentlemen, your official Misters of Nigeria 2022 Top 37 Contestants 🇳🇬✨

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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