MODEL OF THE MONTH –Profile
Name : Nathan Takunda Mukasa
Nickname: Nate / Cocktail_Sensei
Age: 24
City/Country: Byo, Zimbabwe
Agency : Truth Models Academy

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Modelling Sector:
Commercial,pageantry and runway

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Events/shows:Mister Zimbabwe

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Brand Ambassador/Commercial adverts: Brand ambassador for Studio Kingcross,Afrodrip and Bibo creations

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Titles &Awards: Truth Runway King 2021-22, Mr Zimbabwe Prince 2021-22

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Besides being a model I am : A christian first before anything else. I am a Mixologist, Chef and an aspiring Sommelier (wine expert) who has been in the tourism and hospitality industry for 5years now. Still studying Hospitality management at the School of Hospitality and Tourism (Bulawayo Polytechnic) with dreams of becoming one of the captains of the industry.

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Aspiring:To be the newly … Mr Africa International

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Mr Globe Africa (Shadel Noble) along with Mister Africa International Zimbabwe (Mark Mabwe) took their time and spent with their community under the project titled ‘PROJECT BOY CHILD‘ in Bulawayo which was founded by Shadel Noble.The purpose of the project is to engage in feeding,clothing and in discussing about mental health problems.

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Mr Globe Africa (Shadel Noble) along with Mister Africa International Zimbabwe (Mark Mabwe) took their time and spent with their community under the project titled ‘PROJECT BOY CHILD‘ in Bulawayo which was founded by Shadel Noble.The purpose of the project is to engage in feeding,clothing and in discussing about mental health problems.

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Hosted on the 18th of December in the Capital ,Harare for the 6th time I a row ,the annual Mister Zimbabwe pageant’s 6th edition has been regarded by members of the public as a well organised and developed event.

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Some followers of the event,stating that the event organisers are learning year after year which mistakes they are to correct.

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Interacting with one of the organisers Mercy Mushaninga, who is the co-founder of Mister Zimbabwe pageant, he said believing that the boychild’s dream will be come true one day has inspired them to host a successful event .

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Mushaninga also added that the event has changed a number of models in the modeling sector, especially those that have taken part in Mister Zimbabwe .“What makes us to keep going is passion .What we want and need to see is the boy child being empowerment.

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“The pageant is a national event we have seen that it has changed a lot of people’s lives as the Kings have excelled into other levels,to us this is an achievement and that is what we want to see and for that to continue in future,” she said.

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She further said they are hoping to inspire many who want to establish male modeling pageants , to host pageants in a professional way. As the goal is to empower the boy-child’s dreams. Mushaninga thanked all those who have been supporting the industry for the past six years, especially parents of the participants.
Mister Zimbabwe organisers are hoping the next event to have improved compared to the six events that they have hosted.Among their 2023 goals is to reach to the ghetto,rural areas and across the country and to continue supporting the boy-child in all angles.

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Lastly,Mercy pleaded with parents to support their boy child’s dreams .She said by allowing the boy child to follow his dreams will help in avoiding more cases of substance abuse and gender based violence.

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The winners of this year’s Mister Zimbabwe pageant are:Mister Zimbabwe Senior-Future Nyoni
2:Mister Zimbabwe -Nkosilathi Ncube 3:1st Prince -Natham Mukasa 4: People’s Choice -Towanda Majachani 5:Mister Talented-George Jima6:Mister Fitness-Saymore Machoni 7:Mister Zim Culture King-Mathious Thando Moyo. 8:Brand Ambassador Prince -Ray Bamala9:Brand Ambassadors-Dhenhere Trenchard &Panashe Murandu

Check out Romy’s latest collection

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The 6th edition of Mister Zimbabwe was a success check out some of the moments that caught our attention

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Multi-Award winning model Tino Chinyani has shocked the world as he has exposed one of his artistic talents being a musician . Chinyani has inspired a number of models in Zimbabwe be it dress code,hairstyle,photoshoot poses above all lifestyle .Here are things you need to know about his debut track:

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His single is titled Nothing for free.

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The track was release under the moniker which is also hisluxury brand Tiyane Afrika’.

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The name Tiyane is the name of Tino’s son

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The track features Scooby Nero

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Just like her name Lalela meaning listen, she followed and listened to the positive comments that she was given and followed her dreams as she listened to her heart.

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After the isolation that she received from some members of her country including the Ministry of Arts ,Culture and sports of her own country South Africa,Lalela Mswane concurred all odds as she won the 2nd runner up of Miss Universe .

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Watched by billions of people as they were clued upon their television screens, model followers of Miss Universe wanted to know who is going to walk away as the winner .

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This year the event was hosted in Israel with many followers of Miss SA who include Human Rights Activists and political organisations .Calling for South Africa to boycott the event . As Israel is accused for Human Rights Abuse and for practicing Apartheid .

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The issue on whether Lalela Mswane should have boycotted the event in solidarity with the Palestine Nation , is still debatable in South Africa and it had caused division within the nation . With some followers of the event defending Lalela’s attendance as a positive move for her career and that the event is not for political scores however it’s for unifying the world.

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During the Question and Answer segment,Lalela Mswane encouraged young girls to choose courage over comfort.

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With some believing she was telling her own journey to the world.Lalela also spoke about cancel of culture and advocate for redemption culture .

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Have you ever wondered what is the secret behind Pauline Marere’s success in the modeling career.

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After winning Miss Culture International title, we interacted with Pauline about the secret of her success in her modeling industry, her response was ‘faith and prayer’ were part of her recipe.

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“The secret of winning any pageant is prayer,I have learnt to trust in God and it has been working for me. “Determination and hard-working comes after and also I am one person who sets goals and make it a point to achieve them,”she informed .

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Pauline’s achievements began during her , heydays when she Bagan to win crowns when she was pursuing her primary education she then went to win more crowns when she went to University and now she is winning national and international titles.

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Currently the lastest title she won is is Miss Culture International ,1st runner up and in addition she won four awards during the pageant which was held on the 4th of December at Gold Beef City in South Africa .Pauline informed that by taking part at the pageant, she wanted to share with the world about her culture and the importance of culture .

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“I have always had a passion for African pageants .I love anything that has Africa on it.Also coming from royal family where culture is preserved a lot I felt this was an opportunity for me to impact my generation on the importance of culture.

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“This platform goes hand in hand with the project which I did during my reing as Miss Heritage Zimbabwe where by I was visiting primary schools and educating children about Heritage and culture,”she highlighted.

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Pauline’s journey to Miss Culture International was sponsored by Scott Foundation ZW, Pretty by Sindy,Debaba Shalom,Banquet designs,Mashmac Machena,Life Matunzeni,Farai Zembeni, Ashely Morgan,Belinda Potts, Ashely Muchena and her family and friends.

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The Queen of pageants advised other female models to first research and investigate the history of the pageants that they want to take part in .As pageants are not about beauty only however about knowledge.

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“Get groomed as much as you can because a queen is seen through the way she speaks, eat, laugh, interact with others etc. Also models should research on the pageants that they want to participate in, it’s values, background, mission and other related topics. Its not a matter of just being beautiful but the brain should be there as well. Lastly your wardrobe should be on point.

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“They say first impression counts so from the first day you arrive you must look gorgeous up until the day you leave. Your stage wadrop must be well done as well and it must tell a story about you, your country and your future aspirations too,”advised Pauline

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Pauline is hoping to take part at Miss World and Miss Universe in future in terms of which tourism resort she is planning to spend her Holidays is at Dubai .

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“I have received tremendous support from other country directors who attended Miss Culture international eg Zambia and also a lady from Botswana who have decidedly to take it upon themselves to send me to Miss Universe or Miss World in 2022.

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“Therefore that’s the goal and the preparations are starting right away. I believe it’s time now for me to face my childhood dream,”she informed .