Its not easy, to stand in front of the camera and pose for a picture. One might debate and say it is easy,what is not easy is the start of the journey.
Onward Chikwanha is a young model whose journey in the modelling industry wasn’t easy as many think. In an interview ,he shared with Model guide some of the challenges that he faced during his first steps in the modelling industry.
Despite those challenges,Onward is currently one of the young models in Zimbabwe whom many designers are seeking to work with .
TR:Onward you have been in the fashion industry for years now. When did you started?
OC:My name is Onward Chikwanha, I’m a male professional model and also I’m currently studying marketing management.
I started my modelling carrier in 2015 .
TR:How has the journey been since you embarked on it?
OC:Well the journey wasn’t that easy for me because at first no one supported me and l had no sponsors , no manager and l was struggling to get jobs.
And it was hard for me because to be known that you are a model its because you are doing more fashion show . So the journey was not that easy for me.
TR:State for us some of the fashion designers you have worked with and how have they inspired your lifestyle?
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C:I have worked with many designers such as Phillipa Rumano, Tana Africa, Ondine Francis, Mike Nzeve just to mention but a few.
TR:What has kept you going when the industry is facing economic challenges?
OC:Despite economic crisis the only thing that kept me going with my professionalism its because of my passion!
TR:Who is your role model?
OC:Mike wall he is my role model and also he is my currently photographer !
TR:What do you think should be done To improve the photogenic modelling industry and runway?
OC:People my take modelling very seriously in zim.for example if you look S.A modeling industry its unique on its way so we need more runway shows and also paying model proper money after shows !
TR:Away from Zimbabwe whom would you like to work with and why?
OC:I would love to work with Thembani because he is a international designer and also l love his work!
TR:Currently what projects are you working on?
OC:Currently I’m grooming young passionate models in my area
By Rubaya Tapiwa