Meet Daniel Igbojimaduagha a model from Nigeria,this year he took part during Nigeria's Men Fashion Week. One of the few fashion runways that showcase men's clothing only.
In an interview with Aftv Magazine,Daniel explains the importance of Nigeria Men Fashion Week to models.
TRCan you briefly our audiences about whom you are?
DI: I am Daniel Igbojimaduagha, I am a 21 year old model and actor who hails from the eastern part of Nigeria, Africa.
TR:What description can you give to modelling industry in your country?
DI:. Efficaciously because it requires the best to get through.
TR:You took part during this year's Nigeria Men's Fashion Week.What sets apart this year's show from other past Nigeria Mens Fashion week?
DI: I didn't really take part in last year's event but I believe the ability for the organizers to create more and give the audience a different variety of what they saw last year differentiated it.
TR:Whose collection were you wearing during the event?
DI. I wore different collections from Different designers. (5 actually)... Alaara, House of Temmy, East side creations, Kai Divo collection, Daffe Umute.
TR:Which other fashion shows have you took part in?
DI. Achievers Fashion Week, Fashion meets Art and some other campus shows.
TR:Why is Nigeria Mens Fashion Week so important to you?
DI: It's important because it showcases what men desire, in terms of outfit, style and fashion.
TR:What are your future plans in the modelling sector?
DI: To be one of the top models in Africa and beyond.
TR:Who is your inspiration?
DI: Everyone I know.... They motivate me everyday to be more and develop myself.
Thank you for your time .
By Rubaya Tapiwa
Nigerian model Emmanuel Umoh became the first Nigerian model to win,Mister Africa international .
The throne of Mister Africa international was previously occupied by the Tanzanian model and it was now up for grab.
The Nigerian model battled out with more than,15 models from the African continent.
The winning King has previously catwalked,in a number of well recognised international and regional fashion shows.
Such as Accra Fashion Week,Africa Fashion Week and Ghana Mens Fashion Week.
In his task after winning the throne,in a ceremony which was held in his home country Nigeria at Lagos,Emmanuel is expected to travel across the continent as the brand ambassador of the Mister Africa International brand.
The Nigerian model was followed by Emmanuel Ado from Ghana,as the 1st runners up and Jules Yao Yao for Cote D' ivoire.
While the top ten was occupied by the following countries:
Angola,Namibia,Sierra Leone, Kenya,Burundi,Ivory Coast,Ghana,Guinea,Liberia and Nigeria.
No representative for South Africa,was there this year at Mister Africa International as the only representative model,Mkhiwane Mandlonke wasn'table to take part at the pageant due to certain reasons.
In an interview with Aftv the South African model,gives us the main reason that has stopped him,to take part in the pageant.
Also he tells us how prepared is he in attending the King Moshoeshoe Fashion Festival.
Q:Mkhiwane Mandlonke,Take us to the day you began your career as a model?
A:My name is Mkhiwane Mandlonke biological originated in South Africa Eastern Cape Province Flagstaff Township.
I started Modeling on 2015 when I was doing my 1st year in college.
In addition, ever since I was started the stage life here are some tittles that I had crowned (2015 Mr KZN TOP MODEL, 2016 Mr Gamalakhe, 2016 Mr Lusikisiki and 2017 Mr South Africa Finalist, 2018 Mr Tourism SA 1st Prince and 2019 Mister Africa International Finalist contestant.
Q:Many people believe you not taking part at Mister Africa International in Nigeria because you fearing xenophobic attack, how far true is that.
A:I can admit that from the beginning of the competition my Sponsorship and my Manage was worried about Xenophobic attack if I attend the pageant competition due to the Xenophobia action that was happened here in South Africa few Months ago.
But just because I am a very intrinsically enthusiastic person that is able to figure out how diverse people can work together inventively, we try to conduct a safety research about how peaceful Nigeria it is and we found that indeed the is no longer xenophobia act between my country and Nigeria.
The reason why I am not attending is just that I was involved in an accident week before the competition and I was badly wounded even now I am in Durban attending sections with my doctor but seemly I will recover soon.
Q:We wish you a speedily recovery.
Q:How have your fans accepted the news?
A:Yeah not good but I am happy because most of my fans supporters know what happened to me and they have accepted the situation so it’s not bad at all, and I am looking forward to compete Mister Africa International next year if they allow me too, because I believe that I was going to win that pageant.
Q:If you were coronated, as the King of Africa`s pageant. What would it mean?
A:I believe that being Mister Africa International King it`s not just simple but it is the platform that can help me to show myself how am I and it is a platform to open other doors due to the power of a tittle.
Therefore, I was going to act as a true ambassador that is a good epitome to the African people society, with purely heart and soul, good action and deeds and always willing to make thing better working hand to hand with people.
Q:Aside from pageant, you are also into runway how do you balance the two?
A:(laughing) I am also into runway modelling, I do balance both because my body allows me to do both of them and my trainer is the best trainer I can recommend, he teach me how to walk on fashion show and how to walk on beauty pageant perfectly.
Q:What's your take of Africa`s modelling industry?.
A:Us as African models we are very lucky because we had something that some continent models don`t have, brown eyes frank hairs and black, light black and albino skin and almost all of us we have height which is the most modeling requirement on modeling industry so we are blessed.
And my take on Africa modelling is to transform the modelling industry to be recognized to all African countries because some of African countries still has that stereotype issues that modeling is for gay people.
Q:Speaking about runway, you will be taking part on king Moshoeshoe fashion festival. What should we expect from you?
A:Yes,I'm going to share runway with Lesotho models on King Moshoeshoe fashion festival and I’m so excited with that, the only thing you should expect from me is the runway skills and technique that I will share to king Moshoeshoe models and I believe that I will also learn a lot from them as well.
Q:Back to Mister Africa International. What charity organizations had you conduct?
A:Clearly, we were not given any charity task on Mister Africa International except votes casting from social media and financial votes line. However, due to my believe that I have to make a different on a society, I also done cloths donation collection when I was in school last month. I got help from some of my colleagues and we handed all out in the primary school teachers at khulile primary school so that they can give to those kids who are really need them.
Q:Where can one trace your inspiration?
A:I am very inspired by the model Called SEAN O`PRY he`s my role model because we are sharing a common inspiration desire. I use to tell people my personal quote that said “DO NOT CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN TO SEE THE WORLD BUT CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN SO THAT THE WORLD CAN SEE YOU”.
Q:What do you like about modeling industry in your country?
A:What I like the most about South African modelling is that we take modelling very seriously and our fashion stores, fashion show festivals and fashion industry value us and its paying very well.
Q:How can people get access on you on social networks?
A:They can visit my Web site and drop their comments on my blog on the following link http://mandlonkemkhiwane.000webhostapp.com/
On twitter :@mandlonkebhar
On Facebook: Mandlonke Bhar
Linden: Mandlonke Bhar
Email for booking: mandlonkemkiwane@gmail.com
By Rubaya Tapiwa
Zimbabwe Models Awards is an organisation which is guided by Mercy Mushaninga.
The organisation this year celebrate its 5th year,since it was launched.
In the past a number of fashion legend's and model's deeds have been honoured by the Zimbabwe Models Awards,and they have received awards.
Courtesy of the Zimbabwe Models Awards ceremony.
Kudzai Chaks,Melgin Tafirenyika,Samantha Tshuma,Coco-Tapfumanei Zimbabwe's fashion Icon,The Stylist Marshal,Tafadzwa Zi Moyo The Boss,Oliver Keith,Tsitsi Betha,Hilda Mabu,The late fashion icon Kiki Darvis,Fingers Modelling agency :are among those who have received gongs since ZMA emerged.
With more than 100 awards that have been handed over to the models,this year there won't be any award's ceremony.
This was announced by Mercy Mushaninga,she however said,a 'grand party' is being organised for the past 5 years winners.
To celebrate their hard work,network and above all the 5 years that Zimbabwe Models Awards has reached.
The past winners will be given a free pass and VIP treatment during the ceremony.
While those who would like to be part of the event will be informed about the details on how they can purchase the tickets .
The event is scheduled to be hosted on the 21st of December.
With the setting of the event to be announced later .
Mercy told Aftv Mag that the awards that,were scheduled to be hosted this year will be conducted next year.
For models who would like to take part in them,they will be updated on the procedures to be followed.
By Rubaya Tapiwa
DI: I am Daniel Igbojimaduagha, I am a 21 year old model and actor who hails from the eastern part of Nigeria, Africa. 
TR:Which other fashion shows have you took part in?
