From being Mr Model Africa 2015 to 1st runner up Mr Ideal Nigeria 2017,that is the story of Abasiomo a male model from Nigeria.

From being Mr Model Africa 2015 to 1st runner up Mr Ideal Nigeria 2017.
Tapiwa Rubaya (TR) caught up with Abasiomo Adams (AA) a Nigerian model who recently was crowned 1st runner up Mr Ideal Nigeria.During the interview Mr Adams talks about his previous role as Mr Model Africa and the current role his going to face as the first runner up of Mr Ideal Nigeria.

TR:Define Abasiono Adams...

AA:My name is Abasiomo Adams,a Nigerian.When it comes to defining myself,I would say I am a loyal and honest person,I always go for what I want and work hard for it.
TR:In 2015 you won the Mr Model Africa pageant and got crowned as Mr Model Africa,what did it mean to you especial your career?

AA:Winning Mr Model Africa in 2015 was my 1st step into the modelling world it meant a lot to me because it opened doors for me and I learnt a lot and the people that supported me believed in me knowing that I will always give in my best to be good in what I do and I thank all my supporters.
TR:What were your duties during your reign as Mr Model Africa?
AA: As Mr Model Africa,I was representing and the face of the brand.Hence was tasked to create a good image for the brand.

TR:What is your take of the current Mr Model Africa?
AA:The current Mr Model Africa,Jeffrey is a hardworking and gentle person.He delivers when he is meant to.

TR:Are you currently working together in any project?
AA:Currently we are not working on any project but hope to do so soon.
TR:Any memorable event that you won't forget during your reign as Mr Model Africa?
AA:It was quite a memorable one,a night I would will never forget because I didn't believe I would turn out to be a winner the contest was a tough one.

TR:What is your take of the current Mr Model Africa?
AA:The current Mr Model Africa Jeffrey is a hardworking and gentle person.He delivers when he is meant to.
TR:Are you working together in any project?
AA:Currently we are not working on any project but hope soon we will.
TR:You introduced a campaign about 'autism'.Tell us more about the campaign?
AA:The campaign about autism was about creating awareness for people to know there is something called autism.
Some children are born with autism and as they grow you notice they can't communicate with the rest of the world,as they are in need special care.Most parents with children who are affected with Autism sometimes believe that their children are 'witches' etc. Then they neglect them.
Children with autism have something which is good in them,it can be painting,designing,mathematician etc.Albert Einstein was autistic.

TR:Currently you are the first runner up for Mr Ideal Nigeria,what are your plans?
AA:There are projects that I have in mind but I can't mention them  because I  haven't  been fully planned them.
TR:What does it mean working with the award winning photographer Kurengworkx?

AA:Working with kurengworkx was amazing,he is a cool and smart person who knows what he wants and how he wants it to be done and it was great working with him and I will continue working with him.

TR:Who is your international role model?
AA:For me I would say Idris Elba,he is an actor but an actor is a model right?
TR:What's your description of the AMMFI?
AA:AMMFI a good platform for models.I think they have the best in mind for models.
TR:What are your plans when you become AMMFI ambassador?
AA:I plan to become a better model and a good actor and also to represent the brand

IG;twitter,snapchat:@whizadams
FB:Abasiono Adams
Email:mridealnigeriaearth2017@gmail.com
By Tapiwa Rubaya

Exclusive:One on one with south African top male model and physiotherapist

 31 year old South African model Lesala Mampa (LM) is interviewed by Tapiwa Rubaya (TR).During the interview Lesala Mampa shares some of his greatest moments since he ventured into the modelling industry.
He further explains how he manages his calendar as a model and a physiotherapist at the same time.

TR:who is Lesala Mampa
LM:I am a 31 year old visual artist hailing from Tlhabane, Rustenburg and currently residing in Cape Town.

TR:What influenced you to venture into the modelling career ?
LM :Family and friends in my varsity years encouraged me to try out modelling, but my self-image back then was rather low and I didn’t quite see what they saw in me.
Then a fashion designer friend of mine, Yvette Van Den Burg, required a male model in 2009 for her fashion line. That was my first experience modelling and I fell in love with the art immediately. She, as I do, loves creating artistic imagery and that is how I got hooked.

TR:You are a model and a physiotherapist.How do you manage to handle the two professions.?
LM:It used to be quite a juggling act balancing all the work. But now I have lightened the load quite substantially by following my heart and doing professional modelling full time and physio work part time.

TR:What is the most hardest thing in the modeling industry?
LM:The challenging part I find one struggles mostly with in this industry is staying true to oneself. The fashion and entertainment industry have a glitz and glamour appeal which can easily strip you of your identity and leave you quite empty even if surrounded by all the material desires. However if you stay true to yourself, working for the love and art of it, you find not only will you be abundantly successful, but you’ll find yourself full and rich with inspiration.

TR:What do you love about your job mostly and why ?

LM:Meeting and for lack of a better word, playing with various creatives making art. I have been inspired by so many photographers, designers and make-up artists; being witness to someone’s imagination and see it materialise and better yet, being part of that process, magical.

TR:Who or what is your role model in life ?
LM:One of my favourite quotes is by author and healer Alana Fairchild which says, "In choosing that which honours you as you are, rather than trying to force yourself to be something or someone you are not naturally meant to be, you will gain so much energy. As you honour yourself in this way, you honour the Divine, for it is the Divine that lives in you, as you, and created you to be as you are...”
I find that those who are able to truly live their dream, inspire me to no end. 

TR:Last year during the Abryanz Style and Fashion awards.Your name was nominated in the list of Best African male models,what did it mean for your career ?

LM:It was an honour to be nominated and I truly appreciated the gesture and resultant exposure.

TR:Was it your first modelling  Fashion Awards nomination in your career ?
LM:Yes it was my first and hopefully not my last in my career.

TR:Fusion models,is your modelling agency. Since you became a member how has your modelling career been ?
LM:Fusion is a fantastic agency that has allowed and inspired me to tap fully into my creative self. I have booked exciting and challenging work which has developed my skillset as a model. I look forward to our future relationship.

TR:What are the advantages of having a modelling agency?
LM:In this industry having a support system and family is needed and welcome. Furthermore, agencies have great relationships with various clients and are able to book you really exciting, quality work. They also deal with the technical admin with regards to payment and booking dates etc., leaving you to just concentrate at the work at hand. The better your relationship with your agency, the better your growth and success in the industry.

TR:which country do you love to travel at as a model?
LM:I’ve had the privilege to work at the Victoria Falls both on the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides for an editorial which was really fantastic. But still working hard to hopefully travel abroad soon for work.

TR:What are your future plans?
LM:I have finally started work on my acting career, having always enjoyed and participated in drama at school, it feels like home. I hope to immerse myself in classes and workshops to start creating art on film. I would also love to travel, we all have layers and sides to ourselves unexplored which are discovered while out of our comfort zones. I don’t like comfort zones; there is no growth there. I would also like to write, not entirely sure what, but I trust it will be healing.

TR:Any word of advice to those who look up to you.
I come across many a Facebook status or Tweet that read, “Why is there so much hatred in our country/the world?” Or “Life is hard.” Or “This is bad and that is bad, everything is bad…”.
You create your own reality and everything that comes into your life experience is put there by you.
Everything you consider bad, or horrible or terrible is, as teacher Abraham Hicks would say, contrast. We live in a world of contrast and variety. Those experiences are there to show you exactly what you do not want to experience in order for you to then desire exactly what you do want. 

The problem is that we get lost in those “bad experiences”. We react to them and then define them as such. Forgetting that the law of attraction is absolute - whatever you desire, think, want, believe, ask for comes to you…not only the good stuff, whatever you desire, think, want, believe and ask for.
God, the gods or the Universe, however you were brought up to know the Creator does not filter life for you; it’s called free will. This is the wonderful; loving creative power we have been given. From love, in love, through love, to love we manifest what we desire, whatever we desire, this is creation. (Refer to quote at question 6)
If you keep defining your experiences as bad, they will always be bad. If you keep defining where you live, country, world as bad, you will attract those experiences into your life. So if you keep saying, “That person or that place is irritating/horrible”, “I never have enough time/money”, “I am broke, I am poor”, “Nobody ever said it will be easy”, “This is reality, I’m being realistic”, “Life is hard”, “This isn’t working”, “Nothing ever works out for me”, “I can’t”, then all those will be. Because it is what you believe, think, and say that is attracted into your life experience.
So my advice: change your thoughts, reprogram your thinking, redefine what is real to you/your reality, redefine what you want in your life (everything single thing in your life) as good, as happy, as love. Do what makes you feel good, do what makes you feel happy and passionate. Then watch as you attract, no not attract, rather watch as you allow abundance, love, success, and happiness into your life experience.

TR:It was a pleasure interviewing you.
LM:Thank you sir. With love and gratitude.

Instagram: @lesala_mampa Facebook Page: Lesala Mampa

All Is Set For House Of Wal 's 'Winter Fashion Collection.

The House of Wall which is made up of artists from various departments such as photographers,makeup artists,creative writers,videographers,models,singers etc.Is to host its winter collection fashion show.

The winter collection event is to be held on the 27th of May at Hope Centre in Bulawayo;Zimbabwe.
Designers from the House of Wall who include:Clix clothing,Chantel Clothing,Just Vintage by Renee Seckel,
Ngugi  by Nokulunga and City of Kings local designers who include Niki.J Bags and Hefe are scheduled to showcase their designs during the show.
According to one of members of House of Wal,Chantel said the main mandate of the event is to grow,support local especial for designers.
"The main reason for this particular event is to grow,support and give a platform to designers who need an extra push to be known and to be able to reach more potential clients on,"said Chantel.
Chantel further said the collection that she will showcase,it will be a winter wear that appeals to sassy,elegant and stylish woman.
Local models are believed to be one of the people who are to benefit,during the show as some of the audiences who will grace the event are promoters of the fashion and modelling industry in Zimbabwe.
Arthur C. Evans,Thandi Muringa,Arts Promoter Gilmore Tee and Donna N radio presenter.
House of Wal is a brainchild of Cleedon Lotriet who is the owner of Clix Clothing and Lucky owner of the Unknown source.
 

By Tapiwa Rubaya

What Is The Main Role Of Modelling Agencies?

 

Modelling industry is seen as an important sector in Africa.However the key players in the modelling industry,who are the models have been lamenting towards many issues which include : not getting paid after modelling during the show,establishment of 'bogus' modelling agencies and pageants.

Zimbabwe is one of the countries in the African continent which is facing challenges in its modelling industry.

Ms Princess Mercy the founder of the Zimbabwe Image Consultant T/A explains the relationship between models and the modelling agencies.She also elaborates some reasons why the Zimbabwean modelling industry is facing challenges.

Q:Take use to your modelling background
A:I started modelling at the age of 16,when Gamuchirai of Silhouette model agency scouted me in town.That's when I began my modelling career.In 1993 I went to Pretoria to advance my career in modelling for one year.
I competed in a few competitions and I have shared the stage with legends such as Linah Zinyama,Nina Rynas,etc.

Q:Zimbabwe Image Consultant T/A is your modelling agency.State some models who are under your wings?
A:Malaika Mushandu,Rumbidzai Mudzengere,Clara Kudzai Matenga,Emily kachote,Melgin Tafirenyika,Tawanda Marere etc.

Q:Are there legal laws or is there a constitution on how model agencies operate in Zimbabwe?
A:when we started operating we registered with NAC but after 3years they distanced themselves from our industry and at the moment we don't have any.
We hope something will be done so that our industry will be appreciated in the society.

Q:Do you believe that a constitution on how modelling agencies should operate needs to be drafted?
A:Yes I believe NAC (National Arts Council) or the Ministry of Tourism should create a department that look into it.

Q:Does your model management sign anyone who wants to be a model?
A:Yes we sign in models,however before accepting them.We ask the model to produce a certificate of grooming and department if they don't have we encourage them to get trained first.

Q:What is the importance in attending modelling classes?
A:Every profession needs training so that a person can understand the industry.Models are employed to represent brands and our duty as an agency is to make sure that every model has the mandate  to protect a brand that they represent.

Q:Can one become a model without any modelling academic qualifications?
A:Its happening here in Zimbabwe,that is why we are experiencing a lot of scandals in our industry.In other countries companies don't take models who are not signed with an agency.

Q:Recently this year a number of models movements rose and challenged modelling agencies/companies and designers. etc against the ill-treatment they are doing to the models...What was you take of these movements?
A:I am happy that we have people who are concerned about the ill-treatment of models in the country and who are willing to stand against any form of abuse.
We have advertising agencies that are misrepresenting companies and are using models for free.

Q:What is the disadvantage of being a freelance model?
A:None payment and lack of knowledge.

Contact:chinhoyi mall 1st floor cnr chinhoyi and kwame harare.
FB:Zim gossip models page
Whatsapp:+263779700900

By Tapiwa Rubaya

EXCLUSIVE:AMMFI Top Models Expected To Brighten Up The Tshwane Fashion Festival this May.

 All roads will be leading to the Tshwane Fashion Festival on the 12th of May as the opening of the 2017 Tshwane Fashion Festival will be done.
Badmus from west coast of Africa 'Nigeria';Emmanuel from the Swaziland kingdom;Sesha from Botswana and the Zimbabwean AMMFI prince,Shadel Noble are the four AMMFI models who will grace the event.

Last year 11 models from AMMFI walked at the Tshwane Fashion festival's ramp.
The two day event is going to take place at the capital city of South Africa from the 12th to the 13th of May.More than 30 designers from the mother Africa continent will showcase their designs.
Designers from countries such as the hosting country
South Africa,Zimbabwe,Swaziland,Malawi,Ivory Coast etc will attend the event.    
                 




While 80 models including AMMFI models are going to catwalk during the event.
Samuel Marema who is the founder of the AMMFI a group of companies,said on behalf of AMMFI they are honoured to be part of the Tshwane Fashion Festival.
"Well this will not be our be our first time participating in Tshwane Fashion Festival.We are really excited and feel honoured to be part of the show.
"This year we are returning with a total new group of AMMFI's top models from four different countries:Zimbabwe,Botswana,Nigeria and Swaziland.We hope that they (models) will pick up where the other group left and continue to fly the AMMFI flag even more higher," said Samuel.



Mr Samuel thanked the Tshwane Fashion Festival organisers Bongani Tambo and Esnarth Taylor for allowing the AMMFI models to be part of the models who are to participate during the show.
'Spring Summer' is the event's theme which has been inspired by the vision of the event which is to show fashion lovers what will be trending this coming summer.
The event was founded by Bongani Tambo and
 Esnarth Taylor Nkosi in a purpose to unite Africans and to allow fashion designers to share ideas.
"We introduced the festival so that all Africans can have a chance to meet and share ideas and also to work as one,"said Bongani Tambo.
One of the AMMFI model ambassador,who will grace the event Emmanuel from Swaziland said the event will promote his CV as a model and his also happy to be granted an opportunity to represent AMMFI as an ambassador.




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IG:AMMFI_SA

By Tapiwa Rubaya

ITS A SECOND CHANCE FOR ZIMBABWEAN MODELS TO HEAD TO HOLLYWOOD

 

ITS A SECOND CHANCE FOR ZIMBABWEAN MODELS TO HEAD TO HOLLYWOOD

When it comes to modelling Zimbabwe is one of the countries in the African continent whose modelling talent has reached the international standard,this was proven last year at the WCOPA (World Championship of Performing Arts) in Hollywood.When Timothy Hogo Zimbabwean model ,scoped a number of medals because of his talent in the modelling category.

However two Zimbabwean models Tatenda Ruby Manungo and Shadel Nobel couldn't attend the WCOPA last,this year they were given another chance to showcase their talent.

Africa Fashion Television gives a profile of who the two talented models are in the modelling industry.

 

Shadel Noble

Popularly known in the modelling industry as the young man whom when ever

He walks around the modelling ramp,he leaves fashion fans in awe.The 23 year old model is currently based in the city of Kings and Queens in Zimbabwe has been given another chance by the Zimbabwe Championship of Performaning Arts to represent the country during the WCOPA.

Mr Noble was shold have represented the country during the previous WCOPA last year along with the award winning model Timothy Hogo.

Despite Shadel's determination to be part of the team that would have attended the event last year,his trip was cut short due to financial constraints.However the doors for him to reach Hollywood are not yet closed as he is granted another chance this year.

Shadel Noble said his very honoured to be granted another chance to represent his country Zimbabwe and also the fashion brands AMMFI,'fingers' and house of wall where his an ambassador of those brands.

"I am satinly very honour and excited to get a second chance to be able to represent our country at the WCOPA,representing Fingers which are extremely proud of me and House of Wall and AMMFI under Samuel,"said Shadel.

The 23 year old model said his looking for assistance for his journey to WCOPA which will be hosted in Hollywood this year and the Zimbabwe team needs to depart in June.

"I am looking for assistance to get there (WCOPA) in Hollywood in my travelling expenses, accomodation,uniforms and kit.For sponsorship and more information one can email me for email me for more details: shadelnoble23@gmail.com

Shadel Noble has graced a number of fashion events as a model these include: SA Mens wear week 2017;Intwasa Fashion show (Zim),Jan Jam's wear,I fashion fest (Zim),Ekuruleni (SA),Fashion without Borders (2017 Botswana);Swaziland Fashion week;Mpumalanga Fashion Design week (SA) etc.

FB: Shadel Noble

Tatenda Ruby Manungo

'A young ambitious model,whose very enthusiastic and eager to learn new

things'that's what defines Tatenda Manungo.

Tatenda Manungo emerged in the modelling industry during the year 2015 ,

when she started attending modelling lessons at 'Fingers Modelling Agency'

(One of the modelling agencies found in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

That same year she was crowned 1st Princess during the fingers modelling management.

This year Miss Manungo walked at the Mpumalanga Fashion Design Week ramp,in South Africa and also has attended fashion events which include I Fashion Fest;ADNP Fashion,Summer Fashion awards (Zim),Intwasa Fashion show etc.

Last year Tatenda was suppose to be represent Zimbabwe as a competitor during the WCOPA (world Championship Of Performing Arts) in Hollywood America under the modelling category.

The young talented model couldn't make it to the event because of lack of financial sponsorship,however this year she was given another chance to showcase his talent at the WCOPA.

Tatenda Manungo said she is seeking for sponsorship for her journey to WCOPA.

"I am in need of financial sponsorship to pay for my flights,team uniform,accommodation etc.Those who like to assist can contact me through my e-mail (tayteboo@gmail.com)",she said.

Miss Manungo is currently doing his A level studies at Girls College in Bulawayo Zimbabwe.She assured her fans that his journey won't affect her studies and she said she hopes to gain new skills during her journey.

FB :Tatenda Tayte Manungo

Ins: tayte-boo

By:Tapiwa

ADEHYIE 'ABT.17 Collection By Abrentie The Gentlemen.

The collection describes the regal man who aims for success and believes in new age change, ready to work and serve even though he's a royal. Made from fine suiting fabric of simple tone colors from light to dark, clean pattern cut to match and blend. I believe the geometry shape infused in designing and simplicity of each piece define how powerful an African man can command authority and respect with his real identity. 

●Models: Harold Amenyah & Chris Darko ●Photographers: Joseph Amoateng & Carl Reindorf

●Set Assist: Shadrach Annang  

●Production:Chantell Dapaah Boamah

Creative Director: Oheneba Yaw Boamah.