“Well being a male and a model groomer is hard because you get to be called names and defined as some sort of a person but at the end of the day its all about patience and passion,…”Pardon Khaya.
Pardon Khaya-Elihle Khaye is a multi talented artist as his a professional model,choreographer and teacher qualified film theatre.
He has played a major role in building the modelling industry in the City of Kings and Queens.
Khaya began his modelling career when he won,Mr Pelandaba in 2007 a local pageant in Bulawayo.
Pardon described the state of modelling in his hometown as competitive and professional but he said the lack of sponsorship in the industry is eroding the sector.
“Modelling in the city of Kings and Queens is at a highly professional level. Only that there is lack of sponsorship and this has caused many people to give up on their talent,”said Pardon
He further added that one major challenges that is faced by male groomers is being name called by the society and also they profession not being respected.
“Well being a male groomer is hard because you get to be names and defined and classified in a certain category but at the end of the day it’s a matter patience and passion,”he said.
He also urged the community in Bulawayo to support the industry so that it can grow to reach out the international level.
“To improve the industry the community,needs to support us so that the industry can reach to a great stage. Which is also an international level,” he said.
When questioned who can qualify to be mentored by him, he said for him to know who qualifies to be under his guideship. Character and discipline are the two elements that set his students apart from others.
Aside from modelling Pardon Khaya is the founder of the Khaya foundation an organisation which seeks to help and donate wheelchairs,walking sticks and food to the disabled.
For one to support the foundation they can reach Khaya by contacting him at his email address khayaapardon@gmail.com or call @0775941119.
Pic credit Mgcini Nyoni
By Rubaya Tapiwa