There is nothing more enticing than an individual who knows his or her purpose on this earth. God does not bring anyone on this earth by mistake. Absolutely, there is a major reason for your existence and there is a greater calling in your life. Discover what has been deposited within you and have a courage to pursue your dreams. You will amazed how things will come together at the end.
Praise Nkovani (23) was born and bred in a dusty rural area of Mashobye, a township in the Limpopo Province and she is a English teacher by profession. She graduated from the University of Limpopo and she is currently working on her Honours degree in Applied linguistic at the University of South Africa. As a first born in her family, she learnt to be a responsible person and to lead by example because her siblings look up to her.
” It is a passion that drives you to learn and to be a better model day by day. They say failure is a learning curve, l failed in 3 consecutive beauty pageants and l have learnt to own up to mistakes, that is the only way to be able to fix them. On the fourth attempt, l won and l was crowned as Miss Soutpansberg 2023. Now, l am back again with a full force for Miss Grand South Africa finalist and l am fully prepared for it. ” she says.
The brilliant young model is a teacher by God’s devine because it is a huge platform whereby she can positively influence young boys and girls by empowering them especially those who are coming from a disadvantaged families. From time to time, we have seen that a lot of youngsters who have got a bright future losing it all, by simply making bad decisions. The fastest way to succeed in life is to have a mentor who is eqquiped to take you into another direction. Praise took it upon herself to mentor many students on her spare time.
If could go back and tell yourself one thing before beginning your modelling career, what would it be?
Work hard and do not panic – everything will be alright.
Last words
When God plants a seed in you, which is in your gift, it is Him who will make it germinate by giving wisdom to unleash your hidden gift within you. At times you find people start to pursue their dreams and give up when people around are discouraging or there just seem not to be a progress in their endeavors. Giving should never be an option.
Written by
Kudakwashe T Muganu