Many might have thought,that the King of the Runway is about to call it off from the modeling industry.
As he has not been appearing much in international runway shows,this is due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
Good news to Shadel Noble fans aka the King of Runway,as the King is not yet going for retirement.
Shadel was selected by the Zimbabwe director for the Mr Globe International pageant, Ishmael M (the former Mister Zimbabwe 2020 1st runner up )to represent Zimbabwe during Mr Globe International.Former Mr Zimbabwe broke the news to the media,about his appointment as Mr
Globe International Zimbabwe and his appeal to the country to support him.
He further added that the pageant, will be online due to the COVID 19 pandemic .
King Noble further said he is ready for any task that is going to be given to him.
“this year the event is expected to online,i will be contesting with other countries candidates online he felt ,I was fit which gave me the title
Mr Globe International Zimbabwe.
“Date of the event is yet to be announced due to COVID we are to have the virtual what ever task they provide to me I will be willing to take.Shadel has successfully won a numerous awards, his a two time Bulawayo Arts Award’s Best Outstanding Male Model Award;Best International Model Award Zambia,former Mr Fingers,brand ambassador and model at Edgar’s etc.
King Noble is hoping to make history as he becomes the first Zimbabwean to take part in the event and to win the throne.

For one to tell a story,there is no need to script it down or even use the word of mouth and painting .Since the Zargue’sia brand was established,it has proven to the world that a story cannot even told only by writers and painters but it can be told by designers through their designed collections,not by a script but at the ramp or during a photoshoot.Last year the brand which is headed by,award winning designer Ishmael Tsakatsa presented their collection ‘The Royal Remnants’ spring summer 2021 collection during Fashion without Borders Botswana. Which was hosted digital .The collection which trended on social media platforms,told the story of a woman who went into exile and hiding in order to protect her children from slaughter by her enemies.Many years later,the children re appeared with boldness,power and authority.From the bold dramatic collection ,Ishmael Tsakatsa brings a new collection titled ‘Bearers Of Eternal Light’.The Zargue’sia ‘s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 21 collection part of it’s designs it’s a lontal in a long sleeved silk organza shirt with bleeded ambrodery lace with fitted slim fit pants .The Unisex collection is inspired by stories of bold human leaders that have positivity contributed to innovation,growth and development in their sphere of influence and contact .Ishmael worked with Sea.ach for photos and some of the models are :Llyod Mapupa ,Casey Saidi ,@Sakkyzie.

A Conversation With founder of Landlords Footwear Founder

The world of fashion is not about modelling and dress,it’s also about what type of shoes you wear.
Exclusive footwear brand ‘LandLords footwear’ is dominating the world of sneakers.
My Afrika Mag,caught up with young enteprenuer
Rashid Stewart as he provides an insight to us about his brand and how it has managed to stay connected with it’s clients during the COVID 19 pandemic season .
We also find out why he selected the colour yellow for his unisex sneakers?.

TR:Rashid Stewart thank you for your time can you begin by introducing yourself to our readers ?
RS:My name is Rashid Stewart Thobega and I’m born and breed in Johanesburg South Africa.
I’m the Founder of LandLords Footwear and currently also serve as CEO of the small company.

TR:Why did you thought of naming your brand ‘Landlords ‘ instead of naming it using your personal name?
RS:Landlords is a symbol of ownership.
Landlords is simply claiming ownership over our lifes, our destiny! Landlords is occupying various spaces and regaining control over those spaces, it might be In the cooperate world, sports etc, make sure you play your role and own that position.

TR:When you established your brand what are the main challenges that you faced and how did you managed to solve them?
RS:The biggest challenge was finances, others where merely small aspects that needed research.
I down estimated the finances required for the project which led me to get one partner so we could share the costs and draft contractual agreements.

TR:The Landlords sneakers are made of the colour yellow,why did you favoured the colour yellow to be used in your products ,what does it significance of the colour?
RS:We made the sneakers available to the market on the 11th November 2020, festive season was just a stone throw away, so I felt that a loud color would be very visible for such a season.
It was not really a science affair in choosing the color

TR:What makes these sneakers to stand unique when comparing them with other sneakers across the fashion industry?
RS:Currently In South Africa, local black owned brands are booming, and we are the only ones who choose the classic retro look, everyone else is doing trendy styles, so we followed on the

classic path rather done what’s hot

TR:What type of materials that you using for the sneakers?
RS:The material is canvas, which has been used for many years by the likes of Allstar

TR:Currently the world is battling the COVID 19 pandemic ,what measures did you take to make sure your company survives this pandemic?
RS:To stay success free from Covid, stay online. Build solid online platforms you can utilize to showcase your products or services to the world, speed up your delivery methods then your set…..I’m already doing it.

TR:What’s your favourite business motto?
RS:My favourite business motto would be “I was raised to stay A Conversation With founder of Landlords Footwear Founderdown A Conversation With founder of Landlords Footwear Founder

and rise gradually”.

TR:Who are your most targeted clients and why them?
RS:Our targeted clients are you,everyday people because oil pricing is extremely affordable compared to other brands.

TR:Is landlords brand going to venture into other angles in the fashion industry,if yes which ones ?
RS:The fashion industry is too broad and complicated, were not fashion designers, we just want to occupy a niche market on the Footwear space.

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A CHIT CHAT WITH ZIM’S SEXIEST PHOTOGENIC MODEL KELVIN APPLE PAPI

Born Kelvin Kudzaishe Mandibatsira popularly known as Kelvin ‘Apple Papi’, is one of the most followed Zimbabwean photogenic models on social media, especially on Instagram.
This publication spoke with Kelvin ‘Apple Papi’, on how he has managed to gain, a massive number of followers on his Instagram handle, he also shared the advantages of using social media platforms during the lockdown period and how it contributed to his recognition from the public and other well-known brands.

TR: What sets you apart from other models and art builders?
KP: When people look at me and other models, they notice something unique about me. However we are all the same in the arts sector, we are all builders of the arts industry. It might be the way we building the foundation that is the difference that can be observed and the results we produce.

TR: How did you get to where you are today?
KP: The way I handle my work has contributed to where I am today. I’m always hungry and thirsty for more especially when it comes to doing shoots.

I started my career as a model willing without anyone forcing me and also during my free time, I would conduct shoots. I just woke up and started telling myself that I can be a model because I have the looks and I’m confident.

TR: You are into Photogenic modeling what is your take on Zimbabwe’s photogenic industry?
KP: One thing that people need to understand about putting modeling is that it’s all about being natural. However in Zimbabwe Photogenic models are not taken seriously, as everyone who feels like taking a picture is now proclaimed, Photogenic Model.

TR: Where did your name Apple Papi derive from?
KP: I was given the name ‘Apple Papi’ with a brother from another mother, Forget Watchenuka because he knew how I’m a big fan of Apple juice also Apple fruits.

TR: You recently appeared on a local magazine’s cover what did it mean to you and also why is that important for you as a model to appear in an exclusive Magazine?
KP: I was so excited to feature in that magazine.
The importance of appearing on a magazine cover gives you the power and courage to keep on doing great work and inspire other upcoming models.
Also to feature in a magazine cover it’s a major way of marketing hence for models it is an advantage, big brands may spot you in that magazine.

TR: What’s your favorite part in every photo that you are shooting in?
KP: Every part of me is my favorite. I thank God for that left side, right side even in front of myself, I still look good, my life it’s a blessing.

TR: How has the social media platform been helpful to you especially during the lockdown and Covid 19 pandemic?
KP: Social media is a marketing platform, for me, it increases followers and popularity. Numbers are changing everyday on all my social media platforms; I am gaining new followers on Instagram every day. Also during the COVID 19 lockdown, I have managed to work with a local brand called “Gutu Tich” the shoot was amazing.
I am one of those who can say, I benefited from social media during the COVID 19 lockdown.

TR: What impact do you want to make in the fashion industry?
KP: All I want is to make a change be, the icon Robert Gabriel Mugabe of the modeling industry in Zimbabwe to change everything

and to add the value of Zimbabwe’s modeling sector.

TR: Are there any designers you would like to work with this year that you haven’t worked with already as their brand ambassador?
KP: I would like to work with Rich Check; he is more focused on musicians. I want him to be there to us models, but if any designer comes to me and asks for collaboration I will partake in it.

TR: How would you describe your sense of style currently?
KP: I have a different style like I told you before I want to inspire people I am more formal, swag, casual, among others so I can be unique.

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FROM BUTTERFLIES TO BIRDS OF A FEATHER -DURBAN VODACOM JULY’S 2021Last year the Durban Vodacom July announced their theme for this year’s event ,The Durban Vodacom July has a fashion event which is hosted annual.
Last year the Durban Vodacom Fashion show was hosted at an unpresidential time,as it was hosted during the COVID 19, pandemic.
The number of participants in the event was reduced to less than, what the organisers had not anticipated.As the event was founded in the roots of allowing people to socialize and mingle.
Fashion designers who include:Sonto Mthembu,Namisa Mavuma and other exclusive brands who are from fashion schools and some who are well known.Showcassd their exclusive designs .
This year the organisers of the annual Vodacom Durban July announced that the date of the event,is on the 3rd of July under the theme,’Birds Of A Feather’.Brightly patterned Jockeys
As light as a feather
Rude throughbred horses,
That run hell -for -leather .
Hawk-eyed trainers
Calm or in a flap.
Char to skill-matching owners.
Revisit The Plan !Recap.Like birds of a feather,flock together,
Each in their own special way,
Migrating from all corners of the world.
To share this glorious raceday.The Vodacom Durban July is not only about fashion show it’s also Africa’s greatest Horsing Event.

Biography:Alexis Thuthani aka Alexis Thuthani born 1998 she is ,an award winning model,dancer, cheerleading coach and presenter . Entered the modelling industry at the age of 16,her first debut beauty pageant was in 2015 during her hey days at High School.

With more than 12 months now running in the field of modeling since it was launched.The Truth Modeling Academy has been seen as a home and a hope in building the country’s modelling industry.Since it’s launch last year the Modeling Academy has achieved a lot,by producing cream in the modeling industry.Miss Tourism World Zim 2nd Princess,Empress Primmy (2020/21)’s face,Mister Zim First Runner Up 2020-2021,Face of Astrum and Mr Valentine 2021 winner are all products of the Truth Academy.In a press statement released by the director of the agency,he saluted all Truth Academy Models and everyone that the agency has worked with.Pardon Khaya Kanye,said last year was a hard year since the agency was launched during the time when the country and the world is battling the COVID 19 pandemic.

To the first class of Truth Academy ogabhadiya,izinja zegame ezinkulu (Kings of The Industry) we are proud of you keep it up with good work ,said Pardon .

Since it’s establishment,the modeling agency has worked with prominent fashion designers,photographers and other private organisations to build a well established fashion world in Zimbabwe.

Mister Model Nigeria is currently running it’s competition as it seeks to crown,it’s 2021 Mister Model Nigeria.Recently there was a competition on who has the best body among the participants. In an interaction with the winner of the best Mister Model Nigeria,Julius Spencer.We find out how he manages to keep his body in shape and fit .

Q:Taking part in an international pageant such as Mister Model Nigeria is a big step,why did you think of taking such a big step? A:It is rightly said that; when one advances in life, the desire for more is inevitable, MMN is more and more to self development, more community service and outreach, more to opportunities, more to the crown and more to friends/people from different sphere I would meet, MMN is all this and more.

Q:When you informed your family and friends that you want to take part in the pageant,what response did you get ?
A:One thing I’ve enjoyed so far, from my family and close friends is support and that was what they responded with.

Q:Currently you won the Best Body Winner,what steps did you take to make sure you win the title?
A:Kept fit, ate healthy, basic skin care routines, picking out a good photographer/videographer was important too and then it’s all on God.

Q:How do you manage to keep your body fit ,can you share with us your diet?
A:Apparently my time is being shared with my other time as a chef, so basically what I do is during my time away from working out and hitting the gym full after every short or long break, I go through 7-14days weight gain so I basically eat up and the rest is done in the gym later on.

Q:Who is your influencer when it comes to modelling?

A: David James Gandy

Q:Aside from this title that you have won so far,what are some of the achievements that you have made in the modelling industry ?A: I won the best model back in the university and a couple of other school titles, went ahead to state pageants, came out 1st runner-up Mr Rivers State 2017 and then later Top 10 Mr Nigeria in 2018🇳🇬

Q:You are chasing also the Mr Model Nigeria title,why do you think you are the right candidate to win this title ?
A:The essence of most Pageants is to celebrate the totality of beauty; poise, charisma, elegance and so on, aside these, I know how I started, I have successfully encouraged a few persons in coming out there shells and going for what they believe in, while being a role model, likewise the entrepreneurship scheme tagged “the white collar” will reach more people, changing lives and sowing seeds of growth in every youth, giving them a bend to what they see as an end, and MMN is the best platform

.Q:If you win the title what will be your main objective as the winner ?
A: Aside working hand in hand with stipulated aims and objectives of the organizers, I’ve been working on an entrepreneurship empowerment scheme tagged “the white collar”, the thing is the labor market only provides for 15% of the graduates going into the labor market, the question before us is “what happens to the remaining 80%”, this is the aim of “white collar”.

Q:Which 5 countries in Africa would you like to visit to …A:1. Kenya 🇰🇪 2. Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 3. South Africa 🇿🇦 4. Ghana 🇬🇭 5. Egypt 🇪🇬.A:Given a chance to catwalk in a regional fashion which one will it be and why ?
A:African Fashion Week, the fact that the event aims at creating platforms for tourist attractions, appraising potentials of its fashion industry while discovering fashion talents.

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