CAMEROON MODEL NICK PARKER MAKES HIS COUNTRY PROUD AT THE RECENT MAN OF THE WORLD PAGEANT HELD IN PHILIPPINES.

Nick Kevin is a Cameroon model who is also the 3rd runner up for
Mister Earth Fire pageant which was hosted in Philippines.
This year his one of the few African models who participated in Man of
The World Pageant which was held in Philippines. In an interview Nick
Kevin (NK) shares with us some his greatest moments during the Man Of
the World Pageant.

TR:Who is Nick Kevin Parker?
NP: Nick Kevin Parker is a 23 Cameroonian Model. I m a graduate of
Journalism and Mass communications.

TR:Tell us more about your modelling career?
NP: I started modeling in 2016, when i got the title of Mister Pacific
World Cameroon. With this title i was suppose to represent my country
at the next edition of Mister Pacific World 2017 in Peru, May 2017.
Unfortunately i couldn't travel due to visa issues. I didn't give up,
i kept working till i got other opportunities.

TR:You previously participated at Man of the World pageant,share with
us some of the experience that you had?
NP: Man of the world pageant is actually my second international pageant.
In April 2018 i left my country to take part in Mister Earth pageant
in the Philippines  in which i got the title of Mister Earth Fire
International 2018 (3rd runner up). This pageant took place 2 weeks
after i lost my father.I wasn't satisfied with Mister Earth pageant
because of the organization, so i joined Man of the world pageant.
This is an unforgettable pageant, i can say the best so far. This
pageant was not all about getting the crown but it was all about
brotherhood, building strong relationship. I liked the harmony and
friendship that existed among us contestants. It was such an amazing
experience since i met new cultures, new habits, lifestyles etc.....

TR:What was your greatest moment during the pageant?
NP: My greatest moment during the pageant is when i got a bronze medal
in swimwear competition. It was so amazing and i cried that day as i
remembered my father. I said to myself " your dad is happy, you made
him proud with this medal".
I Will also mention our different appearances in public where we
contestants were always welcomed with honors, respects; like Hollywood
celebrities.

TR:One might say Africa had few model who were contesting compared to
other continents.What do you think it means to Africa's modelling
industry ?
NP: In my opinion, i will just say that Modelling in Africa is still
trying to find its way. Many African countries don't support the idea,
as far as male models are being concerned. In my country for instance
modeling is always considered being a woman stuff.

TR:What would it mean if Africa hosted such an event?
NP: It Will be wonderful because this Will help Africa to come out
from the darkness an showcase his culture around the world, to make an
impact in the modeling industry and of course to promote our cultural
values, habits and talents to the whole world.

TR:Besides the man of the world pageant which other pageants have you graced?
NP: As i said earlier, Man of the world pageant is actually my second
international pageant. Mister Earth pageant was the first. I won't
stop at this point since other pageants are coming.


TR:You are based in Cameroon can you describe for us the modelling
industry in Cameroon especially for male models?
NP: Modeling in Cameroon is still crippling, poor especially for male models.

TR:Thank you for your time
NP:Thanks so much for this opportunity as you guys are promoting black
models around the world. I m so Grateful.


My instagram is Nickparker_Officiel,
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world Cameroon 2018


By Tapiwa Rubaya

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH AWARD WINNING MODEL BYRON MULINGA

Multi talented artist Byron Mulinga has taken Zimbabwe's modelling industry by storm.
Aftv team (Tapiwanashe Rubaya) hangs out with award winning model Byron Mulinga (BC) who narrated what inspired him to be a gospel  musician  and  he further listed the  awards he hopes to scope this year during the Zimbabwe Models Awards.

TR:Byron Mulinga in a summary can you tell us about yourself?
BM: Byron is a boy 24 years from Harare Zimbabwe, Professional Model,Musician and a Development Practitioner.

TR:Currently you are a student in M.S.U (Midlands State University in Zimbabwe) what are you studying?
BM: Yes l was at MSU Studying Development Studies but l'm done now,waiting for my Graduation in December.

TR:You are both a model and a musician what are the major difference between being in front of a camera as a musician and  when you are a model?
BM: l see no difference in front of Camera as a Musician and a Model.

TR:Who introduced you in the world of music?
BM: No one really introduced me to the music world, l was born singing.

TR:Byron  a number of your age mates are into hiphop,Zimdancehall or Qgomu music but you settled for the gospel genre why?
BM: .l'm a Christian and l love God, l'm from a Christian Family all this has influenced  me to Gospel music to the extent that l can't even compose a song which is not Gospel.

TR:Back to your modelling career,last year you won a number of awards during Zim models Awards what did it mean to you and your brand?
BM: It was a great honor winning an Award at the Zim Models awards 2017 from all that competition, it actually motivated me to keep going and keep doing more continuing to set the pace.

TR:This year which categories are you looking forward to be nominated in during the awards?
BM: Most Talented Model, Best Visuals ,Most Photogenic ,Peoples Choice, Best Commercial Model.

TR:Lastly Byron how do you deal with the fame when you are in public?
BM:I  do nothing really, l just do me

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Mr Tourism-Culture Zambia empowers 'The Boy Child.

Zambia is among one of the African countries who are rich in the tourism sector and also in culture.
Ethan Ngandu (EN)  current reigning Mr Tourism-Culture Zambia and Mr Global Zambia, interects with Aftv
(Tapiwanashe Rubaya) about his role as Mr Tourism Culture Zambia ,he  also shares with us the experience that he faced when he participated for Mr World Tourism and informs us what his doing to help the boy child in Zambia.

TR:Ethan Ngandu who is Ethan Ngandu?
EN: Am a Statistician by professional and also a part time fashion male model aged 30 .I stand 1.74m tall,at my free time I love to sing,play volleyball, dance,cook,reading, traveling to places and explore the world ,am a loving and kind caring person.
I would love to advance in my education and continue to love and praise my God.I love meeting new people and making new  friends.

TR:Who introduced you in the world of modelling?
EN: My Best female friend Tendai Mulebule.
We grow up together and we both loved to dress up in different styles and she taught me a lot of skills about fashion industry.

TR:Take us to the foot steps of where you began your modelling journey?
EN: It was in 2010 when my passion for modeling began.I realised how much talent I had and how much my friends and family loved seeing me dress well and urged me to join the fashion industry which later lend me into joining the modeling industry.

TR:You are currently the holder of two titles in the modelling industry. Can you give us insight about the two titles (Mr Global Zambia) and Mister Tourism (Zambia)?
EN: As the title holder of Mister Global Zambia .and Mister Tourism and Culture universe it gives me a great Honour as to be the  first African international male model to achieve such titles all because of the passion and love for my fellow Africans and my country at large.
Mister Global is aimed at building men to have self-confidence and attributes handsome men to be themselves as in having self social awareness.
It is one of the biggest top 5 rated male pageant in the world and as Mister Tourism and Culture Universe Zambia..this is a pageant that was newly introduced this year to promote unity and learn different people 's culture. As a symbol of belonging to oneness across the world.

TR:Zambia is prominently known for its Tourism Sector.What do you thinks makes Zambia's Tourism industry unique?
EN: Zambia's tourism is unique because Zambia itself is a beacon of peace as a nation and it has one of the tourism seventh world's wonder the might Victoria falls,wild life,favourable weather all year round ,birds life ,a Living culture (over 30 traditionals occurring annually) and the Zambia's Museums.

TR:Among Zambia's Tourism resorts which are your top 5 Best Tourism resort areas?
EN: The might Victoria falls ,Wild life national parks,water falls,museums and different ceremonial cultures.

TR:You participated for Mr Tourism World how was the experience?
EN: My experience for Mister Tourism and Culture universe was great.I never imagined myself to feel at home at a strange place in Myanmar.we visited lost of historical sites and a lot more It was simply amazing.

TR:What is the main source of your experience?
EN: The Main Source of my experience in modeling has been self efficacy. When you pay attention to self efficacy you get goals that will make your efficacy beliefs to be in line with your aims of success and not working against them .some of my  experience has been observation of people around me especially those I consider as role models.seeing people similar to my self succeed by their sustained efforts raises my beliefs that I too possess the capabilities to master the activities needed for success in the industry.

TR:What are you doing to empower the boy child in Zambia?
EN:To empower the boy child of my country I have put up Activities to boost issues of education as to provide for them emotional and social development skills. Also helping them learn ways to identify and prepare low cost nutrition foods for those that come from needy families in order to promote  great health and provide savings to strapped house holds.
Youth unemployment and underemployment create wide ranging personal and social deficits hence rich or poor,academic success is key for boy child to become empowered and employed. So do campaign for that and also sponsor some to go to school.

TR:Zambia is a country mixed with people from different tribes.As Mister Tourism Culture what are you doing to  unity people from your country?

EN: .As Mister Tourism I encourage young people to learn other tribes to make communication very easy .also I create youth groups and teach them how to love and stay humble and live in peace with one another, hosting shows that bring about unity among everyone.

TR:What are you doing to empower the boy child of your country?
EN: To empower the boy child of my country I have put up Activities to boost issues of education as to provide for them emotional and social development skills. Also helping them learn ways to identify and prepare low cost nutrition foods for those that come from needy families in order to promote  great health and provide savings to strapped house holds.
Youth unemployment and underemployment create wide ranging personal and social deficits hence rich or poor,academic success is key for boy child to become empowered and employed. So do campaign for that and also sponsor some to go to school.

Ethan thank you for allowing me to interview you.

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By Tapiwa Rubaya

ZIM MODELS ARE GEARED UP FOR THE LATIN FRIDAY SHOW

Latin Fridays a fashion show which is celebrated in Zimbabwe every first Friday of the month in Harare was established 2 years ago. Where the audiences not only experienced the fashion show runway but also a night full of dancing to music and cuisine from different Latin countries.The show previously has hosted different fashion designers such as Tapfumanei Aka Coco;Reenzara,ZeeRat this year fashion artists such as Nandi Fashions,Tommy Classic Designs are among the list of those who will be showcasing their collection.Aftv caught up with two models who will be cat-walking during the first Latin Friday of this year ,which is going to be hosted in Harare.The two models spoke about their modelling history and what they think Latin Fridays is all about.

Malcolm Manyenga

I'm Malcolm Manyenga, second child out of three, aged 24 years old  and I am professional male model.
I've always admired models and everything they did just made me fall in love with the profession and I told myself I'm going to be one of the one day. I've been modelling for the past 3years and really this industry is not as glamorous as one might think but I still enjoy every bit of it. Just to name a few I've managed to model for some of the best brands like Econet wireless, have walked the catwalk at the Zimbabwe fashion week and really I'm still yet to achieve more and I know I can.
I've participated in the Zimbabwe fashion week, Latin Friday winter show, Rotaract Charity fashion show,etc.
Latin fridays is a platform to express yourself in many ways like you have to show your skills on the runway and your physic, and I'm hoping to get noticed from international iconic brands.
I'm inspired whenever I land a booking and every time I get a casting it really keeps me going and hungry for more in spite the fact that work might not really be there all the times still I always stays positive.

Warwick Beru

I am an extremely mature 24 year old part time interior design, shop manager by profession and novice model.
My short modeling career has opened the door to endless possibilities, both in Zimbabwe and internationally.
Today is Latin Friday, tomorrow who knows.
I was actually encouraged to model by a good friend of mine at the Latin Friday lingerie last year and absolutely loved it,I then thought  I had to come back again this year.
The Latin Friday show means a fun night out with family and friends, amazing trending apparel, gorgeous models and a night to remember.. My expectations of this year's show are limitless, but most importantly I hope to have fun above anything
My inspiration can be traced from David beckham, he started his career as a footballer and ventured into modeling to become the brand ambassadors for brands like Adidas and H&M and still has time for charitable events which is the direction I would like to see my career going.

By Tapiwa Rubaya

Meet Aspiring Mr AMMFI Zimbabwe-Nyasha Mazhata

Meet Aspiring Mr AMMFI Zimbabwe-Nyasha Mazhata
Nyasha Mazhata (NM) an aspiring to become the next ambassador of Mr AMMFI Zimbabwe, seats down with Tapiwa Rubaya the journalist and talks about his future in the modelling scene and what led him to take part in contesting in becoming the next AMMFI Zimbabwe Ambassador.

TR:Briefly can you tell us who you are ?
NM: Am Nyasha Mazhata

TR:How long have you been in the modelling industry. Take us to your history?
NM: l have been in this industry since January but before then i was just doing shoots but for grooming I started in January just graduated on the 2nd of June.

TR:What or who inspired you to go into the modelling industry?
NM: l was inspired by a Model Called Oliver Keith and also my family always supported me that i should try it cause I got the body of a model.

TR:When was the first time you heard about AMMFI and what do you think about the AMMFI?
NM: I heard about AMMFI about 2 months back when I started talking to Mr Samuel and i think its a good forum where you get to capture talent from all countries cities to showcase it international.

TR:Currently AMMFI International is searching for Mister AMMFI Zimbabwe who will become its new brand ambassador...Do you think you got the qualities to represent AMMFI in Zimbabwe?
NM: l got the qualities to represent Mr AMMFI in Zimbabwe cause i was born and bread here i know the culture the people and am still young so I fit to be

TR:What led you to be a participants in this search?
NM: Cause i want people to know that Modelling is a Profession not people always criticizing it and as well am a groomed model and want to win.

TR:The winner of Mister AMMFI Zimbabwe will also have a chance later on the year to go to Poland to compete for Mister Supranational do you think. You have what it take to bring the crown back home should you be the winner of Mister AMMFI Zimbabwe 2018?
NM: I should be the winner of Mr AMMFI Zimbabwe 2018 and i will bring the crown home cause I will showcase all my African Zimbabwe. Talent to the World and teach other people how we do things
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TR:Thank you for your time.
NM:Thank you for the interview

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By Tapiwa Rubaya

ARE YOU READY FOR ONE MEN FASHION SHOW?

"Growing up in Zimbabwe, having witnessed a number of challenges but through it all wounds got healed and there was overcoming"
This impacted 28 year old Zimbabwean designer Bernard to title his fashion brand 'Scarless',meaning with all wounds and challenges that he faced he came out without a scare.

The scarless founder Bernard will be hosting a Men's wear fashion show on the 29th of June.
He said being in the industry for almost 5 years and not being prominently recognised has encouraged him to host a one Men fashion show.
Where he will be showcasing his own brand designs.

"Its going to be a one man show and its my first time showcasing on my own so will do almost everything I have been doing in the past 5 years. However on this one I am the only designed who will be showcasing during the show," he said.
The show is a one man who and its only set to exhibit men's fashion wear only.
"Its a man fashion show not because I choose to do men's wear only but it is because I specialise in men's wear," said Bernard.

He further added that this will encourage people to know what to wear during red carpet shows such as the Bulawayo Arts Awards event.
Models who include Shadel Noble (AMMFI ambassador and
Mr Zimbabwe),Ben Chest (Most Handsome Model award winner) and Tapiwa (The face of Fashion Summer In Zim winner),Jimmy and Calvin Madula are expected to catwalk during the evening.

To spice the event up poetry section will entertain audiences.
The event will be taking place in the city of Bulawayo,Zimbabwe at Tech Village.

AWARD WINNING BRAND BUSHAIWEAVE TO MAKE COME BACK AT ACCRA MEN'S FASHION WEEK

The brand Bushaiweave is back again at the Accra Men's Fashion  week expecting to win the hearts of fashion lovers with their new collection which will be presented during Accra Men's Wear fashion on the 15th and 16th of June.
Abdubai Shaibu (AS) the brainchild of the brand interacted with Tapiwanashe Rubaya (TR) about the collection that the award winning brand will launch.

TR:Briefly can you tell us about yourself and your brand's background?
AS: Am Abdulai  Shaibu , from the Northen part of Ghana but born and brought up in Accra. My brand name is Bushaiweave. I do both male and female but specialized in males collection. What makes my collections distinctive is the hand weaving which I use my hand in designing on the outfits I make .

TR:what mainly inspires your brand's work and its collections that you have produced in the past?
AS: Because am a product of Ghana, all my designs are authentically made in the African style.

TR:Whom among prominent people have you dressed your brand and among models whom have you worked with?
AS: TV presenters, actors and actresses , musicians and what are view. Talking about the models I work with most of the top celebrities in Ghana precisely Prince Ib, Stephen kwojo owusu , Ralph zillary, Zion Benjamin and among others.

TR:Your brand always focuses on ready to wear outfits why?
AS: I love to see people wearing my outfit so I design ready to wear purposely to be able to suit all type of persons who happens to purchase any of my outfit. Also my outfits are designed in a way to fit all kinds of occasions

TR:Besides focusing on the ready to wear your designs are hand made weave one might wonder why?
AS: Just to create a kind of uniqueness in my collections so that any where at all one can pinpoint Bushaiweave outfits

TR:Speaking about showcasing you are not a newbie when it comes to showcasing at accra men's fashion week,what description can you use to describe the previous events of the show?
AS: Previous shows are very great , talking about the set ups, outcome of the pictures and amazing models they book on board. On their maiden edition I was awarded the Best emerging designer which was a very great time for me and the Bushaiweave brand as a whole .

TR:This year you are showcasing @ Accra Mens fashion week can you tell us about the collection that you will be showcasing?
AS: This years collection is dubbed "SARAUTA" meaning The Royalty.

TR:Why did you thought of presenting the collection to the Accra Mens Fashion what is unique about it?
AS: I thought of presenting this particular collections on Accra Men's fashion week because it's one of the great platforms in Ghana where I can move the brand higher

TR:What is the name of your collection that you will showcase and the story behind it!
AS: The name of  this  year collection is called ( THE  SARAUTA ) meaning the Royalty. I came out of these collection after thought of how a Ghanaian chief or prince  could look at his normal day not necessary being on his regalia  As a Ghanaian chief also dress. But wearing this particular piece may still not  denied him from looking like a chief. After looking at the collection I thought of giving him a royal name since it is associated to kingship..

TR:From Accra where are you taking your collection?
AS:From Accra men's fashion week  we will be showcasing at a style lounge a  fashion presentations organized by debonair Afric a big fashion blogger house In Ghana and then Mercedes Benz Africans fashion festival then to Nigeria for the Africanfashionweeknigeria

By Tapiwa Rubaya