THE ROLE PLAYED BY TITLE HOLDERS OF MISTER ZIMBABWE #ROADTOMISTERZIM2021

The title Mister Zimbabwe is one of the few,titles bestowed to any male model in Zimbabwe . Who would have partaken at the Mister Zimbabwe pageant . For the past years,only 5 models have managed to be coronoted as ,title holders:Rish Verma,Shadel Noble,Byron Mulinga ,Devson Luzane and Adonis Ncube.

Previously the title was awarded to the model who will be having more votes,during the People’s Choice competition at Zimbabwe Models Awards. However not everyone was happy about the automatically selection of Mister Zimbabwe via the Zimbabwe Models Awards. Hence the organisers for the first time after three years of using the People’s Choice selection,they official introduced Mr Zimbabwe to be conducted in a physical pageantry .

The first-ever coronation of Mr Zimbabwe was bestowed to Rish Verma.During his term as Mister Zimbabwe,Rish Verma managed to work with his community by donating food and clothes in charity homes.Rish Verma is well known for casting in a numerous :Hollywood ,Zollywood and Bollywood movies and has won several awards during Zimbabwe Models Awards.The first-ever Mister Zimbabwe has rubbed shoulders with prominent film producers and actors.

Shadel Noble took over the reigns from Rish Verma.Noble who is prominently known as the King of runway, during term,he continued with the duties of Mr Zimbabwe which is to work with less privileged .One of his prominent project was inviting children from homes to watch fashion shows by paying for them VIP seats . He also contributed in giving out to the society . Currently Noble is the only,male model in Zimbabwe who has been coronoted as Mister Zimbabwe and catwalked in International runway shows.Such as SA Mens Wear Week , in addition he has been awarded awards in his hometown Bulawayo (Bulawayo Arts Awards ) and in Zambia.Currently Noble participated at Mister Globe and he won Mr Globe Africa title and has been donating at King George IV school and has launched his person project titled,’Boy Child Project’.

Multi -talented artist, Byron Mulinga was later the following year awarded the People’s Choice winner. Automatically making him, the next Mister Zimbabwe taking over from Noble.Mulinga who has been successful awarded for his talent in the gospel music industry .Spent some of his time with his community by visiting homes in his home area in Harare as he Just like his predecessors,Mulinga has won awards in different ceremonies for his modeling career and music. Also he has been trending on social media platforms,as he inspires young enterprenuers to be proud of their work especially self employed . He (Byron) is the owner of ‘Bibo Creations’.

2020 history was made in the modeling industry,audiances where given an opportunity to watch the participants for the Mister Zimbabwe title, battling out for the throne.Devson Luzane was crowned Mister Zimbabwe,making him the first title holder to win via physical pageantry.He also became the first male model in the contest to hold two titles at the same time as he was appointed ,Mister Zimbabwe Africa International before he had participated at Mister Zimbabwe.Luzane worked with other models, in disturbing hampers and other food parcels in homes both old people’s homes and children in Bulawayo and Harare. He is an ambassador for several brands. During Mister Africa International pageant, he won the third runner title (Brand Ambassador and Best Friendly Awards).He made history by becoming the first Zimbabwe model to be in the top 4 of the pageant.He has also been advocating against child marriages.

Luzane handed over his title to Adonis Ncube who is prominently known as The Duke.The Duke became the first model from Matabeleland South town the title, just like his predecessor he won the pageant during a physical event which was held in Harare.Adonis received the title, at a difficult time when the country has been battling the Covid-19 pandemic.Hence he hasn’t managed to take in much community works, however he has reached in some activities as he became guest of events giving a word of encouragement to audiances.In addition he has appeared in several billboards including International brands such as Econet and Edgars.He hopes to reach out to other communities before he passes the torch to the next candidate .The Duke has been an award winner since ,Zimbabwe models Awards we’re introduced in Zimbabwe.

BEN CHEST EYES TO BREAK THE RECORD AT BAAZW #RoilBAAZw,#RoadtoZMA2021

Multi-Award winning model,Ben Chest is set to break the record as he becomes a three time,Roil Bulawayo Arts Award winner.
Currently only two male models have won the award consecutive, Ben Chest and Shadel Noble.
Bernard Ndlovu aka Ben Chest was part of this year’s RoilBaazw nominees under Outstanding model.
If Ben successfully wins,the gong during the Roil Baazw this year,it will be his third gong that he will be awarded with this year, excluding some awards that he has won in other previous awards ceremony .
Some predict that he might also win some gongs during Zimbabwe Models Awards this year . Last year during Zimbabwe Models Awards he won the following awards:
  • Best fashion
  • Most Promotional
  • Most Handsome
  • Best Music Video Model
  • Yummy Daddy
  • Also nominated for:
  • Best Actor
  • 2:Best Classic
  • Mr Ndlovu has casted in several music videos, mainly such as Sadza Nemuriwo ,kuteera by Military Touch leader JP and Tammy Moyo respectively.
  • This year Ben participated in pageants that include  Mister Continental Africa and Mister Glam International  (he won Best Vogue and Elegance Awards).

ZMA’S MOST PROMISING AWARD WINNER, TRENDS AS PART OF ZIM’S SEXIEST MODELS #ROADTOZMA2021

You might know him as Kelvin ‘Apple Papi’ ,however his birth name is Kelvin kudzaishe Mandibatsira.His one of Zimbabwe’s models who won upcoming model award during last year’s Zimbabwd Models Awards. The young model has been changing the country’s modeling industry,with his photo shoots trending in social media. Check out some of his trending pics in summer !

“All I want is to make a change be the icon Robert Gabriel Mugabe of modeling industry in Zimbabwe, to change everything and what’s not there”

“Every part of me is a favorite I thank God for that left side,right side even front I still look good so yeah it’s a blessing”

I was given the name ‘Apple Papi’ with a brother from another for he knew I’m a big fan of apple juice also apple fruits

5:QUESTIONS FOR REIGNING MISTER ZIM 2021 #ROADTOZMA2021 #MISTERZIM2022

Q:What words can you use to describe your term as Mister Zimbabwe ?

A:I think the word would be “Challenging” I took over from whom I personally think has been one of the best guys to have the crown and I took over during one of the heights of the covid pandemic so filling in those shoes was not been easy.

Q:In few months you will be handing over the throne to someone.Whom/what type of person do you believe deserves the title ?
A:I think I would Personally prefer an enthusiastic person some who loves the crowd if you know what I mean and ready for the hype and continue to build the brand of
Mr Zimbabwe because it’s fairly young.
Q:What words of advise do you have aspiring title holders ?
A:That’s pretty simple stay humble and keep learning celebrate the small wins,they build up to the big one not just in Modeling but in Life
Q:During your term as Mister Zimbabwe how have you managed to work with your community?
A:Sadly I have not managed to do most of the work I had set out to do most due to personal reasons I had one tough year.I can’t really get into much details…but I still vow to do my part even after I hand over the tittle

Q:To you family is important ,how have you managed to spend time with your family with such a busy schedule?
A:My schedule is quit hectic I think I start each weekday at 4am gets to point where I start to think maybe 24hrs in a day is not enough.I try to make time though specially during lockdown managed to spend as lot of time with family well the ones close.

MOST PROMISING MODEL AWARD WINNERS #ROADTOZMA2021

Neils Ndlovu (Victoria Falls)My career has been good since I won the award… I received a call from a lot of people who wanted to work with me some we did work and unfortunately some deals never happened…

Panashe Murandu (Harare)Since I won Most Promising Model award ,I have managed to keep on ceiling though its been hectic due to covid19 I participated in Mister Glam international virtual pageant,which was hosted by Philippines and i managed to win two special awards Best Personality and Best introduction video. I also participated in Chengetedza fashion show and the Chaminuka fashion show Interms of commercials i managed to work with Vogue.star , DK mannequin and also guided youth in partnership with Yanaya

KING ERYVALDO REIS PLANS TO REACH OUT TO AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

“Take my time in giving back to my community by taking part in activities which can bring Development to the community,…”

Those are the words spoken by Eryvaldo Reis ,before he was crowned the 9th Mister Africa International .
The 26 year old,Bachelor Degree Graduate in Petroleum Engineering was crowned Mister Africa International 2021 on the 16th of September in Ivory Coast.
After battling for the throne along with 20 candidates from other African nations.
The Angolian model had stated out, before he was crowned the King.That his dedicating his term in working with the less privilege.
In an exclusive interview with with one of the organisers of Mister Africa International ,Ayotunde he said they will not break the tradition in working with the winner .
He further said this year,they have extended a hand in working with the second runner up .

“It’s customary to work with the winner of the event like we have in the previous years however this year we will also be working with the runner up Moctar Frame from Ivory Coast.This is the first time we do so,”informed Ayotunde.

Ayotunde further advised the reigning Mister Africa International to create history and not to give up during his term. He also added that Eryvaldo’s social media platforms are giving evidence that his gaining more followers and a lot will be needed to be done in terms of working with community .

“Make use of the one year opportunity , Eryvaldo has went from 2k followers to 14k followers in one week,this means a lot of people are paying attention to him and that’s a
Lot of pressure but he has to be able to channel it into good use and leave legacy,”advised Ayotunde.

GET STYLED BY LINDANI ‘THE STYLIST

For more than a decade Lindani Ndwandwa has been part of the drivers of the fashion industry in Africa and across the globe as a fashion stylist and a designer.
He had worked with a numerous A listers among them are:Tino Chinyani;Ntokozo Mbambo;Leroy Marc ;Kwanele Thusi ,Joyous Celebration Choir to mention a few.
Lindani believes that client must be more comfortable first than how they look. So, how the clients feel is more important than they look

Q:Who is Lindani “The stylist”
A: Lindani Ndwandwa is a 33-year-old fashion designer and a stylist, currently residing in Johannesburg. He has been in the industry for more than 12 years and during these years he has been designing and styling South Africa’s most loved celebrities as a Celebrity stylist and designer.

Q:How did your career as a stylist began and how was the journey
A: I went to fashion school in Durban University of Technology, where I did my fashion and textile and my career took off at Generations the soapie that aired on SABC 1 as a junior wardrobe stylist, then started broadening my horizons in styling for magazines, I then had an opportunity to style Joyous celebration

Q:What is that one thing that people don’t understand, or mis read about fashion?
A: The one thing that people don’t understand about being a stylist is: just because you can dress yourself nicely, doesn’t qualify you to be a fashion stylist and the reason why for that is, there’s a certain skill that one needs to have when styling people which includes but not limited to, the shape of their body, being able to analyze their structure and also making sure that their look is specifically tailor made for them and they are comfortable in it

Q:Tell us the importance of having a stylist for one in their lives?
A: I think most people need a stylist, many people lack fashion sense however having a fashion stylist comes with a cost but most importantly its is good to have one, someone who understands your body, someone who will guide you on your wardrobe, what will work for you on a certain occasion etc.

Q:You have worked with several A listers in your life, how do you manage to keep up with the pressure from your clients.
A: I have worked with so many celebrities together with high prominent individuals, so I always deliver in terms of excellence, I listen to my clients, during our briefings I make sure that I take note of exactly what the client needs. I’m professional and I understand the value of time and I’m efficient .

Q:Talking about client’s, you are the stylist behind Kwanele Thusi’s suit wear for Mister Africa international competition. How did you come up with the concept?
A: Kwanele’s look was inspired by a business look however I also wanted him to have that flamboyant look which explains the choice of suite like Brocade, and I didn’t not go the normal rout of a black suite

Q:What do you love about your job?
A:I love making people look beautiful. I get so much satisfaction when I hear a client saying “thank you Lindani I look beautiful”

Q:What inspires your work?
A: I’m inspired by two things, one people that I meet in events who often wear some of my collections and I’m also inspired by international designers, somehow how I always have an Idea every time I come across a collection from a specific international designer and that helps me with my next design in terms of creativity

Q:As a fashion stylist what is your Golden rule?
A: Comfort before beauty. The client must be more comfortable first than how they look. So, how the clients feel is more important than they look

Q:Can you tell us about your show, which appears on DSTV, Honey channel?
A: I have a show called Shine n Shine it’s a makeover show on DSTV. This is a Pan African show, this means the show is airing in the content in over 35 channels. In The show I have an opportunity to dress people I have never met in an hour and making them beautiful within that time frame and the show is hosted by the amazing Mbali Nkosi.

Q:Given an opportunity to style any world leader who will it be and why?
A: I would love to dress Oprah Winfrey alternatively our president Mr. Cyril Ramaposa

RICH MNISI CELEBRATED HERITAGE MONTH IN MILAN IN STYLE 

RICH MNISI CELEBRATED HERITAGE MONTH IN MILAN IN STYLE

Africa’s prominent fashion brand has joined other African designers who have presented their products in , international fashion shows.
Rich Mnisi is a South African designer who presented his S/S 22 collection during Milan Fashion Week on the 23rd of September.

The collection was titled Mafanisa Yexe.
The collection’s name derives from Xi tsonga name

Rich Mnisi launched their brand’s collection at a time when,
South Africa is celebrating Heritage month and the launch of the collection naming it in one of Africa’s culture it’s celebrating the roots of the Xi tsonga culture.
Mnisi is prominently known for his love for colours,colour blocking and playing with symmetry ,which is what many had expected however white became the colour for his collection .The collection was debuted at YouTube which was watched by thousands of his followers.
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