SA MODEL IS OPTIMISTIC TO WIN ANOTHER TITLE DURING MISTER CONTINENT AFRICA

For the first time the best male model in the Continent will be coronated as Mister Continental Africa later this year . 
During a continental pageant,which will see African male models coming together under one roof.
Among the candidates of the title,is South African model, Zwelethu Tekete.
 The 22 year old model,is currently the reigning Mister Tshwane and a 3 level student,at Tshwane University of Technology studying Public Management . 
Zwelethu is original from Eastern Cape but currently he is based is Tshwane (Pretoria).Zwelethu described ,the pageant Mister Continental Africa as an opportunity given to make models to shine and also as a platform that seeks to bring unity in the Continent. He however said,the competition won’t be easy as all candidates are fore-runners of the pageant .

 “I have seen pictures of other models even though modelling is not only about how handsome or how well physiqued you are ,it’s all about what kind of a model you are on and off stage ,I’ve seen a lot of models who people thought they were good looking than others losing.

 “This competition won’t be any easy competition for all candidates,” he said.


 He further described the continent’s modelling industry as competitive,however facing the challenge of funding sponsorship .Zwelethu is currently holding two titles,1st runner up for Mister TUT (2019-2020) and Mister Tshwane Region .
Rubaya Tapiwa 

MEET MISTER TEEN NIGERIA ADEKUNLE ADEWALE 

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MEET MISTER TEEN NIGERIA ADEKUNLE ADEWALE 

Aspiring in becoming,the title holder of Mr Teen World and Mister Ideal Nigeria are part of Adekunle Adewale R. Oluwadamilare, the reigning Mister Teen Nigeria. In an interview with the reigning Nigerian Teen,he reveals some of the major plans that young Nigerians are facing and also we get to know more about his social life.

TR:Can you kindly tell us briefly about your biography AA:I’m Adekunle Adewale R. Oluwadamilare (18), 3 law student of Lead City university Ibadan, I write poems, I have quite the obsession with ‘every’ form of art and I believe strongly in equality of every form.

TR:Why did you embarked in the modelling industry and what inspired your journey ?

AA: One of the reasons I decided to explore this path is because I have a lot to prove. That you don’t have to be in a single box (being a law student and a model) and also to tell stories through pictures like fashion, nonconformity, mental health etc. I have them mapped out in my head and written in my notes, which I really hope on doing much of that this year. I do have the love for runways because they have,’ this feel to them’, but they’re just not my target not only because I don’t have the height, lol.

TR:You are the reigning Mister Teen Nigeria,what does it mean being Mister Teen Nigeria ?

AA:  Being Mr Teen primarily means being a role model for teenagers and an ambassador for social issues, and I’m quite grateful for the title. Teenagers do not get so much attention, but with this title I really did get attention for my passion also you get to reach out to the minorities of the society in your little way.

TR:As Mister Teen Nigeria.,what have you done to improve your community?AA: I went on a few food drive,  due to observing covid19 rules and lack of free time due to the rigorous schedule with school but this year I’m hoping on doing more, and also more of public speaking and like I’ve been saying, Inspiring more people through the artistic projects I might be putting out if I get them done.

TR:As a young person who is based,in Nigeria,what are your major challenges are you facing?

AA:The main challenge being a young person in Nigeria is lack of inclusion. Young people are largely overlooked most of the time. Also there’s the factor of police brutality/ harassment, profiling bullying and most times discrimination amongst peers. 

TR:If given a chance to take part in a runway fashion show,which designer would you like to work with and why?AA:Sounds impossible but well nothing is impossible, lol (laughing out loud)! I don’t know if you mean international or National!?. But if international I think Versace really makes some eye catching fashion outfits as we’ve seen on runways in the past.’ Mai Atafo’  makes very cool designs too but really any designer that makes high fashion outfits because that huge ‘runway fashion show’ I’ll definitely want to make a statement. Lol!    

 
TR:What is your favorite type of music and your current Favourite genre?

AA:I like to believe I have multiple personalities, so there’s different favorite genre for each personalities. I do love a slow music generally so I can take the lyrics in and enjoy the music but sometimes I enjoy pop or electric music as they’re all I want and all I need to lighten up my mood. 

TR:Which other pageants are you hoping to take part in future ?AA:Well I’m hoping to participate in Mister Teen World this year let’s hope that goes well but in later years I’d love to contest for Mr Ideal Nigeria. That’s ambitious but yes! lol!  
TR:Lastly what are advise can you provide to other Teen models ?AA: Really the advice I think everyone deserves is to be themselves everytime. When you learn to love yourself you have the ability to explore many talents you have and you see the world in a different light. Be yourself and love yourself. There will be obstacles but you’re all you need to overcome them.


Rubaya Tapiwa 

LIKE FATHER,LIKE SON FOR THE SABAU FAMILY

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Just like father and son,Basil Sabau (7) aims to take over the fashion and modelling industry at a young age . The son of a Zimbabwean photographer,Stan Sabau began his journey as a model when he featured in front of a camera when he was 8 months old. In an interview with Stan, he informed that when he discovered the talent within his son he made it his piority that he gets him registered and nurtured in a modelling agency .
“When i discovered that he likes to pose in front of the camera that’s when I decided for him to join the modelling agency.
“Currently he is signed under Zimbabwe Image Consultant formally ZimGossip heard by Mercy Mushaninga.

Stan further added that the confidence  and talent that his son has,led to the family to support him.Especially Basil’s mother,who is his number fan. Basil is currently one of the few young,Zimbabwean models who are flying the country’s modelling flag in high standards.He recently won ‘Best Young Male Model’ award,during the Zimbabwe Models Awards. His father Stan Sabau described it as one  the greatest achievements,that their son as a family has made since he embarked in his modelling career. Stan further saluted the judges for recognizing his son’s deeds in the modelling sector.

‘Him (Basil Sabau) winning Best Male Child Model is the best achievement ,especially at his tender age.”I am thankful to the Zimbabwe Models Awards Judges for that. To us as his parents it mean a lot to us, we will support him all the way,”he said 

Basil is currently working with an exclusive international company,JET Zimbabwe.Also his father Stan Sabau who is planning to launch a photo studio in South Africa,is also going to use that as a platform to introduce his son to the Southern country’s modelling sector

AFRICA’S BIGGEST FASHION AWARDS TO BOUNCE BACK THIS YEAR. 

When it comes to fashion,style and modelling in Africa one cannot flip pages and finish the continent’s fashion book without mentioning,the Abranzy Style and Fashion Awards.
The continent’s biggest awards,which recognise excellence and outstanding achievement in the fashion industry in Uganda and across the 55 countries of the Continent and also to those who are Africans by heart and based abroad.
However last year when everyone was curious on who is going to walk away with which gong.
The show organisers made an important announcement,which was the postponment of the event due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
Hence all red carpet attires and suits had to be returned to their wadrobes or closerts .
In a press statment,last year the founder of the ceremony,Brian Ahumuza .
Informed the fans of the ASFAs,not to put their red carpets outfits and attires in their closerts for a longtime.As the show is coming back this year.
“To our local fans and the supporters of the ASFAs,we do apologise for any inconveniences this may cause,but you can be sure to experience the ASFAs like never before come 2021,”he said.
The Abranzy Style and Fashion Awards’s attendance usually reaches more than 2000 people.
Hence this was one of the major reasons why the show last year was cancelled.
As the health protocol world wide wasn’t permitting gathering of more than 100 people in other countries even more than 6 people.
The Talent Africa Group,who are in partnership with the organisers of the ceremony.
Stated out,that the event would have went online in 2020 however,without the redcarpert .
For which without the redcarpert there is no event has they had to be cancelled.

Rubaya Tapiwa

Breakfast at my House

During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. One of our favorite things we like to serve when friends are visiting are buckwheat blueberry pancakes.

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