A CONVERSATION WITH BRYSON NCUBE/GIVE UP COMING MODELS A CHANCE.

Young upcoming model Bryson Ncube based in Zimbabwe started his journey into the modelling industry through his friend.The young gentleman pleaded with fashion organizers to give upcoming models a chance to showcase their talent and for them to build their own brands . During the interview that aftv had with  Bryson Ncube,he further told us some of his future plans.

TRWho is Bryson ?
BN:Bryson Ncube is my name.Im a 20year old Model/Artist from Chitungwiza.

TR:Tell us more about your Biograph in the modelling industry?
BN:I  grew up into fashion and I felt in love with the lifestyle, then mid Year 2017 was introduced to modelling by a friend.Since then I have been doing grooming courses shows and shoots as I am building my brand as a model.
And Last year I was nominated for the Zim Models Awards under :Best Runway Model
           Most talented

TR:In the industry you have managed to catwalk in  a number of runways can you state some of the fashion shows you took part in?
BN:In the Industry I've managed to participate in a number of shows such as :  Fashion Hub, Winter Festival,The Tranding Fashion Show, Tapfumanei and Latin Friday Zim.

TR:Talking about fashion show,one of your last year's performance shows you catwalked for Tapfumanei'collection. What did it mean to you?
BN:Showcasing for Tapfumanei was really a great experience for me.Learnt a lot the outfits were amazing n everything was just on point.

TR:Look way back when you emerged in the industry what gave you strength to achieve your dreams?

BN:The support I get from family ,friends and mostly fans gave me the strength.

TR:State some fashion houses that you hope to work with in future?
BN:Locally I'm hoping to work with Edgars,JanJam n House of Gentlemen

TR:Besides  being a model you are also into music,how do you balance the two?
BN:Music n modelling kinda relate ,the lifestyle is just the same and im passionate of them both. When im doing one im also doing the other one so its  really not that hard to balance them both.

TR:You are still growing in the industry (modelling) do you believe up coming models are given an opportunity to showcase their talents during fashion shows casting or fashion show organisers prefer those with experience?
BN:Its really hard for any upcoming model to get a platform to show case their talents especially on a fashion shows.Organisers prefer those with experience,those with bigger brands already
And that really affect us as up n coming models because we need that experience to build up our brands.
I personally think they need to give everyone an opportunity to experience  especially during Fashion Shows for with experience that's how you build your  brand as a model.

Interviewed by Tapiwa Rubaya

 

 

MODELLING IS NOT JUST A HOBBY BUT AN ART.

Growing up in an environment where one is surrounded by fashion and model elements,this influenced young Zimbabwean model Clayton Bhekumuzi Dube (23) to venture  into the modelling industry in 2015 as a model.Clayton embarked on his journey as a runway and a photogenic model as these two were his favourite departments in the modelling sector and also because Zimbabwe doesn't conduct much modelling pageants.

The young Zimbabwean model told Aftv that one of the main reasons that has made a number of Zimbabwe's male models
to turn into photogenic,runway and commercial modelling is because of the issue of payment and also that they get exposure from these type of modelling.
"Seeing that in Zimbabwe there aren't or less pageants for male models,I opted for runway modelling.I've always preferred runway to pageant modelling," explained Clayton Dube.
Clayton further encouraged young upcoming models to be signed with any legal  agency as this will protect them from being exploited by fashion show organisers during fashion shows.
"I believe every model should be signed up to an agency,this is going to help to protect their rights during fashion shows that they participate in when hired .
"There are great modelling agencies in Zimbabwe for instance Open Eye Studio.Yes there is freelance modelling but having an agent is advisable,"advised Clayton.
The young gentleman who is inspired by South Africa's award winning Tv personality Maps Maponya said,he hopes modelling studies will be introduced in Zimbabwe's universities as part of arts studies.
He stated out that this will assist the public to understand  that modelling is part of art and not a hobby.
" I believe modelling should be introduced in universities as a part of studies as this will open people’s minds in the sense that modeling is not just a hobby, it’s a art that is mastered and people do make a living out of modeling in other countries, and this would mean models taken seriously when on the ramp.We soon hope to get to that level as a nation," he said

Facebook: Clayton Bhekiie Dube
Instagram: @iamclaytondube
Twitter: @iamclaytondube

By Tapiwa Rubaya

 

 

Meet Mister Africa International's 4th Runner up.

 Having won Top model Africa and 4th runner up Mister Africa international during Mister Africa International Africa. Makala Ngongi Nganda who is Mister Cameroon tell us about his journey into the modelling industry. And he explains what made him to realise the talent that he has in the ramp.

TR:Hie Mr Cameroon can you tell us who you are?
MN: I'm Makala Ngongi Nganda, a vibrant youth from a Cameroonian and Nigerian Parent. Very confident but shy sometimes, Lol!! Who believes in the principle "Never giving up" and always stay positive and fight for your dreams..
I'm a fitness trainer, Model and an actor.. I guess its a brief summary.

TR:When did you decided 'Okay' ! this is it , I'm going to compete for this pageant?
MN: Actually it was the day of the pageant. At the regional level. I was convinced by my friends to just take part in it.
For I wasn't so interested about it and didn't even know about it. Thank God for them for as a result of that encouragement they gave me, I've never stopped right up till NOW.

TR: When you were announced as the King of the pageant. How did you manage to receive the news and did you had any clue that you were the winner?
MN: I was chilled and very exited at the same time. From day one, I knew I had what it takes to emerge winner. So wasn't really surprised.

TR:What lesson did you draw from the whole competition?
MN: Confidence and believing in yourself is key and let no one tell you ,you can't do it. Mediocre minds Never achieve greatness

TR:Who is your role model in Africa?
MN: Mandela, Chimamanda Ngozi and Genevieve Nnaji. Funny how its filled with women. Lol!! But their ideas of Never sticking to what they believe and Never giving up is INSPIRING.
As for male models, I just believe they should be given same opportunities as females. Though modeling is generally termed a female stuff.. Lol!!

TR:Still on Africa,we have seen a number of pageants supporting your female counterparts.What do you think should be done to support the boy child in the modelling industry?
MN: As for male models, I just believe they should be given same opportunities as females. Though modeling is generally termed a female stuff.. Lol!!

TRWhat are your future plans?
MN: Take fitness in Africa  to another level.Do bigger pageants, Motivate the ones looking up to me, Dominate the acting industry in Africa why not the World. (Laughs).
All in all stay focus and see my dreams come through..

TR:Besides modelling what are your other dreams that you planning to achieve?
MN: Like I earlier mention. I'm all about entertainment and believing in talent..
So Fitness and acting is something I'd really live to expand on.

TR:It was nice having a conversation with you!
MN: Your welcome and thanks for having me...

By Tapiwa Rubaya