LUZANE MAKES IT TO THE TOP 4 OF MISTER AFRICA INTERNATIONAL

Indeed winning the 4th position during Mister Africa International as Mister Africa International 3rd runner up (Brand Ambassador),came as an early birthday present.
For Devson Luzane who is turning a year older next month
Luzane scoped the Mister Friendly Gong,during the pageant .

He had left the country to Ivory Coast on the 12 of September.
On his arrival he partaked in preliminaries that were not hosted online these include ,the search of Mister Strength,Best Pageant Model,Best Pageant Director and Mister Friendly etc.


The finals were hosted on the 16th September,20 contestants were competing for the title.

Angolian model Eryvaldo Reis was coronotated as the winner .
The second runner up came from Sierra Leone who had followed the Ivory Coast model .
Devson who was representing Zimbabwe was the fourth In the list.


The ceremony of handing over the title from Emmanuel Umoh the 2019 title winner to the new King, was held at Ivory Coast on the 16th of September.

In attendance were fashionistas, prominent celebrities and well known people in social and political environment representatives.

The outgoing Mister Africa International, Emmanuel Umoh was not present to hand over the title and the 2019 runner up Emmanuel Ado handed over the title on behalf of Umoh.


10 QUESTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL MODEL DIVINE

Q:Can you describe yourself in few words ?
A:Goal driven , fashion fanatic and a realist

Q:What is your inspiration when you are behind the camera for a shoot ?
A:It’s the thought of the thrill in people’s faces when they see my potraits and what l represent .


Q:You are into commercial modelling and have have worked with the likes of Telecel,what does it mean working with Telecel as a model ?
A:It means the world to me to represent a huge brand as a beginner given the fact that as a short model in pageantry it’s difficult to succeed due to the constraints of the standards of modelling and therefore it’s an honor to get such recognition


Q:What can you say have been the highlight of your career since you joined Truth Academy ?
A:Casting as one of the top 13 Mister Zimbabwe contestant
-winning the best newcomer award in our end of year in-House awards.
– attaining the best dressed accolade at our second edition of Mr Truth and Miss Truth ceremony .

Q:Why should one join a modeling agency ?
A:To know the ins and outs of the modelling industry and also to get groomed

Q:Describe your fashion style in three words ?
A:Innovative , classy and daring .

Q:What are some of the elements that have contributed to the success of your career?
A:Remaining focused, being diligent and getting support from my family

Q:Which other commercial brands are you inspiring to work with ?
A:Lol obviously the best, but l don’t mind starting small and working my way up locally with David Alford, David Tlale and companies such as Edgars, Telone , Nivea and Avon.

Q:Lastly what’s your take of Zimbabwe’s commercial industry ?
A:It has less market which is a result of big brands not hiring more models


Q:Any advise to aspiring commercial models
A:Work hard and be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose, instead of expectations and opinions of others.

@divinetee93

ANGOLA RECLAIMS THE TITLE OF MISTER AFRICA INTERNATIONAL

ANGOLA RECLAIMS THE TITLE OF MISTER AFRICA INTERNATIONAL

Eryvaldo Reis from Angola is the newly crowned Mister Africa International .
After contesting along with 20 other candidates from across Africa.

The ceremony was hosted yesterday at Adibjan in Ivory Coast,in attendance were prominent models,fashionista and executive members in society.
Also among those in attendance was Ayotunde Twitch who is the CEO of Mister Africa International .


Models had arrived in Ivory Coast on the 14th of September,fast forward the models had to take part in the photo shoot and then a dinner.
Where they networked and get to know each other .
Other preliminaries that were hosted in Ivory Coast as other events had been hosted online, before the models arrived in Ivory Coast is the search for Mr Strength,Mr Friendly etc .


The winner of Mister Africa International ,Eryvaldo Reis

Is taking over from Emmanuel Umoh who is currently at the closed door of Big Bother Nigeria competition.

Where he (Emmanuel Umoh) is hoping to be the winner of this year’s season .
The out going King was not present in coronation of the new King and Emmanuel Ado who is the 2019’s,1st runner up handed over the title to the new King on behalf of Umoh.


The judges of the event were:Rey Reboul,Line Jaber,Hillcrest Lawal, Ayotunde Twitch,Uche, Charlene Djrare.

The 1st runner up from Ivory Coast , the second runner up Sierra Leone and third runner up is from Zimbabwe .

Besides titles, medals were handed over to models and these are the categories ,who did well in different sectors of the pageant
These include:Mr Strength won by Cameroon;Best Beach Body Ivory Coast won by and the Best Suit Congo and other medals :Body of Africa ,Top model ,Best national costume,Mr substance -Sierra Leone,Most photogenic ,Mr Friendly which was won by team Zimbabwe. ,Mr Elegant ,Best suit ,Most handsome ,People’s choice award went to Sierra Leone model Onie.

Sierra Leone won most of the medals .

MULTI AWARD WINNING DESIGNER TAKES HIS BRAND TO FRANCE

When you list the names of History Makers in the world of fashion in Africa, you can’t skip the name of ,Ishmael Tsakatsa or his brand’s name Zarguesia.If your list doesn’t contain his name,then you have to restart your list.


Zarguesia is set to become the first,Zimbabwe’s ‘Power House’ to exhibit their products at the capital of the World’s fashion industry which is Paris.During the Paris Fashion Week which is scheduled to run from the 27th of September to the 5th of October.


Tsakatsa’s journey to the world’s biggest fashion show, was a success through an international agency well known as,’Fabusse‘.


The multi award winning designer,who has dressed several Zimbabwe and international A listers,will be flying to France on the 23rd of this month and will be exhibiting his designs across different arenas.The young designer has turned out to be an icon and a role model to thousands of Zimbabwe’s upcoming designer and we’ll established fashion houses.


Ishmael said he will portray the Zimbabwe creative arts at it’s best to an audience of top media,journalists, stylists,influences and buyers. He further said his going to take an advantage of marketising ,his brand through the platform .Tsakatsa who had official headlined international shows such as :Soweto Fashion Week;Swahili Fashion Week; Mozambique Vodacom Fashion Week;Fashion Without Borders Botswana ,Zimbabwe Fashion Week etc.Said his next stop is Italy and Dubai



NOBLE REVISITS KING GEORGE IV PALACE


Spending time at the King George IV had become a tradition,for the award winning model Shadel Noble. At the beginning of this month,Shadel Noble made a re-visit to the school as reached out to the school.


The donations included:face masks,T.Shirts, Tennis rackets and walking sticks.Noble stated out that,he reached out to the school as he believes that it’s the duty for everyone to create and work together to build a better community. He also said he had to reach out at the community as he noticed that he needs to play a certain role during Covid 19 pandemic.


Mr Africa Globe, Shadel Noble has been visiting the King George IV before his coronation as Mister Africa Globe. He was been doing this every two months .


Noble established his own foundation,titled “Boy Child Project” , the aim of the project is to empower the boy child ,feed him and also counsel him where he needs advise .Especially during this season of Covid 19 pandemic.


EXCLUSIVE MOMENTS WITH ‘FAMOUS IN THE LAND’

Victoria Falls is considered as one of the seven wonders, it’s one of the most visited Tourism resort areas in Zimbabwe and across the Southern Hemisphere.Yet there is no modeling agency that exist in the city.Many models have to seek greener pastures of their dreams to the bigger cities.In a conversation with one of the models he tells us how this challenge is affecting the models based in Vic Falls.Also we get to know more about his inspirations .


Q:Can you provide who you are and your biography ?
A: My name is Roland Mzamba aka Famous in the Land, I’m 29 years old, I’m a model and I’m from Victoria Falls City.I started taking pictures as part of my recreational activities and as I continue taking pictures I discovered that I loved to be behind the camera and ever since then I have enjoyed my journey.


Q: How did your parents accepted your career ?
A:My parents have been supportive in my journey although sometimes I make my own decisions.


Q:You derive from the resort city ofVic Falls ,what impact has covid 19 done to the modeling sector in the city?
A:Covid 19 has derailed everyone’s dreams and if the virus was not here we would have been on the runway now doing our thing so it has affected us a lot because pageant’s have been cancelled.



Q:How far true is it for one to achieve In the modeling industry they should migrate to Bulawayo or Harare?
A: This one has got my attention and I think there is some truth in it because we just hear about the pageants when the time to register has passed or we just see people asking for votes and I also think one has to have connection to participate in these pageants.


Q:With that statement what do you think should be done to avoid, regionalism in the industry ?
A:I think people must be given equal opportunities to participate in these pageants because some people might not be from big cities but have the qualities to represent the country on these pageants.


Q:What other challenges do models in Vic Falls face ?
A: We don’t have a modeling agencies to groom models here so we have to travel to big cities



Q:Who is your inspiration?
A:Future Nyoni and Tino Chinyani.


Q:Where do you see yourself in the modelling industry in 5 years to come ?
A:I would have participated in international pageant’s and I would have written my name on the modeling stars in the nation,region, continent and the world at large.


GET STYLED AND WEAR THE WELSH THE STYLIST’S DESIGNS

They call him, the ‘god father of vintage’, we say his one of the best fashion stylist in the country.However day by day we get to know him (Welsh The Stylist) ,as a multi talented artist.


Welsh The Stylist’s brand has expanded as their latest trending sector being the fashion designing.Check out some of his designs and contact him to purchase some of his product:








JOIN THE SEND OFF LUNCHEON

As Mister Zimbabwe Africa International ,Devson T Luzane, will be leaving the country to battle for the throne.


All roads today will be leading to Gweru, the King’s hometown.Where midday meal will be hosted as a fundraiser for his journey and above all to wish him the best in his journey to Abidjan, Ivory Coast.


This will also be a moment for those who wish to meet the King and have conversations with him.


The event will be hosted by Tamuka and will begin from 1pm until 6pm .


Check out contact details at the poster above ,on how you can purchase your ticket .


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