He has been with the AMMFI brand as its ambassador, since he emerged in the industry.The name Shadel Noble (SN) is one of the names that our dominating Southern Africa's modelling industry. Almost ever fashion photographer and designer in Southern Africa wants to have Shadel to feature in one of his or her pieces.This is because of his modelling profile, which speaks on his behalf,his the current reigning Mr Zimbabwe and his AMMFI brand ambassador.
The AMMFI which is a modelling and fashion brand which nurtured Shadel for a long time as their ambassador are seeking a new ambassador from Zimbabwe,meaning that Shadel has to hand over his duties as the ambassador to someone. We find out from Shadel Noble about his journey as the AMMFI ambassador.
TR:Being part of the AMMFI what did it meant to you and your career?
SN: Being part of the AMMFI, really meant a lot to me and my career because I was going to be their first ever, brand ambassador from Zimbabwe and a brand ambassador for anything career related for the first time.
I was really proud of it and this meant a possibility of more gigs in and around Southern Africa which was truly exciting.
SN: Being part of the AMMFI, really meant a lot to me and my career because I was going to be their first ever, brand ambassador from Zimbabwe and a brand ambassador for anything career related for the first time.
I was really proud of it and this meant a possibility of more gigs in and around Southern Africa which was truly exciting.
TR:What benefits did you obtain from the brand?
SN: The benefits I obtained from this where vast,such as getting more bookings that where out of Zimbabwe which was really exciting because this was the start of my modelling career and more work in fashion.
SN: The benefits I obtained from this where vast,such as getting more bookings that where out of Zimbabwe which was really exciting because this was the start of my modelling career and more work in fashion.
TR:During your reign as the brand ambassador of AMMFI what are some of the runways fashion shows did you take part in?
SN: During this time,some of the great and memorable shows I did where, Mpumalanga Fashion Design Week, Swaziland Fashion Week and Tshwane Fashion Festival which I thoroughly enjoyed.
SN: During this time,some of the great and memorable shows I did where, Mpumalanga Fashion Design Week, Swaziland Fashion Week and Tshwane Fashion Festival which I thoroughly enjoyed.
TR:Shadel you are both the reigning Mr Zimbabwe and the brand ambassador of AMMFI how did you manage to different the two during your work?
SN: Yes I am and it was an interesting time to be and to be honest, it was not really as hard as one would think because the two title came at different times and in different seasons so I didn't have to dim one in order for the other to shine,there was a gel and flow to them both to have the needed focus in their times.
SN: Yes I am and it was an interesting time to be and to be honest, it was not really as hard as one would think because the two title came at different times and in different seasons so I didn't have to dim one in order for the other to shine,there was a gel and flow to them both to have the needed focus in their times.
TR:As this year a new brand ambassador from your own country is taking over from you.What characteristics do you believe are needed from the new ambassador ?
SN: I believe people differ and do things differently in everything but i think the characteristics that I believe the new ambassador may need have and exude is passion, they would need to be a natural leader and definitely be hard working because that will always beat talent in any industry.
SN: I believe people differ and do things differently in everything but i think the characteristics that I believe the new ambassador may need have and exude is passion, they would need to be a natural leader and definitely be hard working because that will always beat talent in any industry.
TR:Will you still be part of the AMMFI family after you resign as the ambassador of the brand?
SN: Without a doubt,yes,I most definitely will be still part of the AMMFI because that is family,that's where I could say it really began the international recognition I've received and they really have nurtured me and I see most of them as my brothers and sisters,that's family right there.
SN: Without a doubt,yes,I most definitely will be still part of the AMMFI because that is family,that's where I could say it really began the international recognition I've received and they really have nurtured me and I see most of them as my brothers and sisters,that's family right there.
TR:To your modelling career recently we have been seeing you working with big brands from your country such as Edgars.Can one say indeed hard work pays and are we going to be seeing you working with more big fashion brands?
SN: Hard work always pays off and I stand by that belief always cause with out the passion and hard work in one puts in,talent alone can't do it,there's many talented folk without a job out there search because they thought they were talented enough to wait and be found instead of finding work to fit and expand their talent, personally i believe I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't put the work in alongside the talent,it's 50/50.
SN: Hard work always pays off and I stand by that belief always cause with out the passion and hard work in one puts in,talent alone can't do it,there's many talented folk without a job out there search because they thought they were talented enough to wait and be found instead of finding work to fit and expand their talent, personally i believe I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't put the work in alongside the talent,it's 50/50.
TR:To the AMMFI team what words do you have for them after working with them as their brand ambassador ?
SN: To the AMMFI team,I am grateful and tremendously honoured that they chose me and saw my passion organically and I would like to thank them for helping me grow as a model and continue to support me and helping me to excel as a model.
SN: To the AMMFI team,I am grateful and tremendously honoured that they chose me and saw my passion organically and I would like to thank them for helping me grow as a model and continue to support me and helping me to excel as a model.
TR:Also to the new ambassador who will be selected what motivating words do you have ?
SN: For the new ambassador I would say, always work hard and never give up,never grow a big head and think you have made it,if anything,being awarded the title means you have a bigger task and more work at hand than before because you are carry a torch from the last to the next and you have to keep it burning and continue the process that already was and needs to be continued.
SN: For the new ambassador I would say, always work hard and never give up,never grow a big head and think you have made it,if anything,being awarded the title means you have a bigger task and more work at hand than before because you are carry a torch from the last to the next and you have to keep it burning and continue the process that already was and needs to be continued.
By Tapiwa Rubaya.
