WORLD OF FASHION & MODELLING

BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY -LESOTHO FASHION WEEK GETS CANCELLED

The 3rd edition of Lesotho fashion week was held last year in the Mountains Kingdom.

With many hoping to attend the 4th edition this year.

Deliverying the sad news was one of the organisers who apologiesed to the fans of the show and the world.

For not being able to successfully host the 4th edition of the ceremony which many were hoping to physically attend.

Covid-19 pandemic was provided as part of the factors that have led to the cancellation of the event.

Lesotho became the last country in Africa to register its first Covid-19 case,after other nations had registered cases.

However just like any nation across the globe, Lesotho introduced tight movement restrictions to reduce number of the covid 19 pandemic cases.

Last year the event was held private to minimize the number of attendees due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The event was hosted in a private ceremonial event.

Legendary and upcoming designers were provided an opportunity to showcase their brand.

The event was held under Covid-19 Restrictions.

MEET THE HISTORY MAKER #ROADTOZMA21

Scouted by one if the youngest and most successful modeling agency in Africa, the City’s Favourite Models agency .

Mark Mabwe is flying the country’s flag high in the modeling scene.Last year he made history as he became the first CFM signed model to win two gongs during the Zimbabwe Models Awards (The most Promising and Best Photogenic).

Mark has managed to work with one of the country’s prominent brands Edgar’s, as he appeared in their commercial adverts.

HOUSE OF TWITCH CEO TURNS A YEAR OLDER

As House of Twitch CEO , Ayutonde Twitch turns a year older, we check out 7 of his #tbtpics :

MEET MISTER SA TOP 10

FORMER MISTER WORLD BOTSWANA TO RELEASE AN EP

Former Mister World Botswana,Bonalenna Moetsabatho aka Bonz ,Is currently trending as his Afro fusion music sounds are causing waves in the music industry .
Especially with his most recently launched E-P titled New Age – New Wave . The E.Ps hit track ‘Jupiter Love‘ is being echo played in several radio stations across the Diamond Nation of Botswana. Jupiter Love features American musician,Kyla Imani .

In an interview with Bonz explained that
Kyla Imani is based in NewYork , it was through technological means that Bonalenna and Imani managed to meet on Instagram . The two connected , collaborated and created one of the biggest Afro Fusion hit songs despite being miles away from each other .

The Former Mister World Botswana is looking forward to work hand in hand with other artists from across the region and the globe as he believes networking and collaborating gives both parties an opportunity to expand and grow their brands in the music industry .
Bonz ,informed that he uses his art as a mouthpiece in telling his story to the world.

Who Is Bonz aka Bonalenna ?:Born and raised in Botswana, the young and ambitious artist : Bonz Bonalenna Moetsabatho spent most of his life in the capital city of Botswana ,Gaborone, where his passion for music developed.
Influenced by the HipHop wave at a very young age , BONZhopped on “Motswako” made a buzz that grew his following and over time fell in love with both the Atlantic and UK sound . Although he is independent and heavily invested in creative arts such as photography & film making, music making is one of the many arts BONZ enjoys.
His authentic fusion of the two, connects the hearts & souls of taste makers who enjoy nothing but good music ! .

MISTER MODEL NIGERIA REBRANDS

Nigeria’ prominent male modeling pageant ,Mister Model Nigeria has rebranded and will now henceforth be known as Misters of Nigeria.

Mister Model Nigeria remains as one of the three International franchise titles under Misters of Nigeria alongside,“Manhunt Nigeria” and Mister Global Nigeria”.

In a press release, the organisers announced that the reigning Kings :Marcel Soludo,Lam Chris and Julius Spencer.

Will continue with their duties as ,Mister Model Nigeria,Manhunt Nigeria and Mister Global Nigeria respectively as none of them was crowned the ‘Mister of Nigeria”.

In the coming years,Misters of Nigeria will be crowned and will work hand in hand with organisations and catwalk in International pageants.

From Milan Fashion Week to SA Fashion Week

From Milan Fashion Week to SA Fashion Week

The Milan Fashion Week runs traditionally in September and is recognised as one of the world’s biggest fashion shows.

Connecting the public and the designers, creating networks within the fashion sector.

This year the event was successfully hosted both virtual and physically .

Among the designers who presented who exhibited their work are:Juliancerro,Lianna Beliomo,Domico Orefice and Alessia Dovero and SA designers Fikile Zamagcino Sokhulo,Sipho Mbutho,The Ban Collective and Xavier Sadan SA.

In Conjunction between SA Fashion Week and Italian Embassy,Milan Fashion Week and supported by Textile Company Da Samma as well as Wool SA,Cotton SA and Mohair.

An umbrella titled,”Fashion Bridges” ,which will allow fashion designers from both countries to showcase at Milan Fashion Week and SA fashion Week.

The designers are expected to present their designs during the opening section of the SA fashion Week on the 28th.

Joking the fashion Bridges are some of SA’s local designers.

Who are going to exhibit from the 28th to the 30th of October at the Mall of Africa.

MULTI_AWARD WINNING MODEL FUTURE NYONI #ROADTOZMA2021

Meet award winning model, Future Nyoni who made history last year during Zimbabwe Models Awards when he became the first Zim model residing in Victoria Falls to win :Most Photogenic and Best Runway gongs during ZMAs.

I consider Winning the Zimmodels 2020 Awards as one of my milestones to a brighter modeling career.

It also came as a challenge for me to up my game and win more awards.

I have also discovered that there are quite a number of youngsters out there whom I inspire and as a result I now take time to mentor and groom them into fulfilling their dreams.

Being a winner has put me into a leadership kind of position, and as a leader it’s my morale responsibility to lead by example and hence I and my colleagues( Beauty Galaxy Org) have embarked onto charity projects to help those in need in and around Victoria Falls.

WHO DID’NT ALLOW THE PANDEMIC TO KILL HIS/HER STYLE (GQ TO NAME THE BEST DRESSED)

Celebrating 15 years continues to honour the Best dressed person of the year.

This year someone is going to be named ‘Best and Most Styled person of the year. The award will be handed over on the 16th of October 2021at the Mall of Africa. In attendance of the event that is meant to recognise the most stylish person of the year are individuals and most influential people.

The organisers of the event had given the public an opportunity to nominate who they believe should be the stylist of the year.One has to send the name of the person and also sending a hashtag :#QDBD2021 and enter the name of the person to be awarded Best Dressed .A shortlist of 10 people was selected .

Who has the right to win the award? “It’s all about personal style and how it’s a part of your everyday life not only for one event or one moment but for someone who lives with style. “We are looking for people who didn’t let the pandemic kill the style,”GQ editor In Chief ( Kumona ).The winner will be named on the 16th of October .