I want to be able to help other girls by teaching them leadership and when they see that they are there, they will see their faces reflected mine, to show them that they have the power to change perception, to empower, to inspire and empower each other by embracing their complications and see the flaws and the true beauty inside of them
What’s your message to other models?
It may be hard but one step at a time will get there and if you want permanent change stop focusing on the size of your problems but start focusing on the size of you because only you can make a difference.
Started modeling at the age of sixteen which is last year
Modeling has always been my dream way back from kindergarten. Besides modeling I still go to school. I haven’t been on pageants yet but ready to face that challenge
In the near future I see myself living my childhood modeling dream and do in everything I can to make it work. In this industry I haven’t encountered any abuse yet. I think if anyone encounters that they should have the courage to stand up for them selves, and justice will be brought to them, those who do that should be put to shame
I believe confidence is the best outfit, so if anyone has both confidence and courage then it will come to an end eventually
To other models I would say stand up strong and bold to fight for justice It’s not easy out there
Giselle is super excited to model at New York Fashion Week at the age of 13 years , it has been her dream since she started modelling a few years ago. She cannot wait to experience the iconic runways, designers and the fashion vibe in the Big Apple. She is so grateful for this opportunity to model for designer Mitch Desunia. Besides modeling Giselle is a musician an actor and a dancer.
When we asked how she balances all these talents… music, school, modelling and dancing. She said “I really work hard to keep up with everything, but I have learnt that time keeping is so important and also having a schedule and sticking to the schedule, but it can be exhausting at times, but I enjoy all of it, so the hard work is worth it. I was so happy when I received my school results last year, because I missed a lot of school with the traveling and I managed to still remain an academic student. All I can say is, if you really want something, you will be able to achieve it if you are focused. My Mom always says, be ‘fast, effective and efficient”. She also makes me say affirmations to keep me motivated.”
Giselle will be releasing her original songs this year and the first song “Lovers Do” is coming out in February, Produced and Directed by Manny Mijares from Upscale Recordings and Productions in Los Angeles. She is excited to release her songs and cannot wait to start performing and go on tours in America. “I am too grateful to have Manny Mijares as my Manager, he is the best and I enjoy working with him.” She added
She will also promised continue with her modelling and acting career, she was scouted by Richard representing Disney and Nickelodeon and have started acting classes with Actor Ricky Montez in Los Angeles to prepare her for castings. She has written her first book that is launching in March 2023 called “The Woods”, it is an adventure novel. She has also found love in writing and has started writing her second book that will come out later this year.
You can follow her social media, subscribe and comment by searching Giselle Niemand. Her website is www.giselleniemand.co.za She appreciates all the support and she is looking forward to inspire other artists to pursue their dreams.
How did you feel winning the miss Nigeria united continent world?
I was really overwhelmed. It felt good to know my efforts were considered higher than my competitors. It made me more confident in myself.
Now that you have won whats next
So far I’ve been able to carry out out a couple of pet projects and by God’s grace there’ll be more to come. I’m not so sure if I’d like to continue on this path after my reign but I’ll want to still be involved in a way. I recently got involved in fashion and it would be nice to have prospective Queens as well as reigning Queens amongst my clientele.
What’s your message to other contestants you competed with
My message is that they should strive to be better versions of themselves as this will be an edge not just in a competition but in life in general.
Who do you give thanks to?
I give thanks ultimately to God. He surrounded me with very amazing and supportive family and friends.
Where do you see yourself in the next few years?
In few years to come I hope to have been grounded and making waves in the fashion industry.
Name is Farai Ndlovu, I am 19 years of Age, I attended most of my primary days at Basa Knowledge is Virtue and attended High school at Queens High School. I matriculated in 2021 and went to further my studies at the University of Pretoria where I am currently a 2nd year student studying towards becoming a Clinical psychologist, From Grade 10-12. I was a media monitor at my school. In Primary school i used to Ahletics, Soccer girls and chess and in High school i did athletics, tennis and chess. Last year, in my first year i was a chosen as Class Representative and Won Chef certificate at my Residence in Second place.
My love and Passion towards wanting to become a Clinical psychologist is because naturally i am a person who loves helping people especially mentally because that is something i can relate to as well and this is why i am also a mental health advocate because people’s mental health is so important to me. Not everyone is able to get that kind of help or educated about it. I believe tackling mental health issues can have solve others social issues we experience in the world, it all starts within the mind.
My hobbies are Dance and Modeling. I started modeling in primary school pageants and that is when my love for modeling developed. What inspired me to start modeling is that it is not just about the glitz and glam but it also focuses on helping the community at large and when i saw it has something i love doing which is giving back to the community i was inspired because not only do i love the giving part but i also love being on stage and being a role model to my peers
The challenges I have faced as a semi-finalist included finances but because of the passion driven in me for modeling I learnt they are so many ways to fundraise and raise money for donations, selling and hosting an event that is how i tackled that challenge
If I win in the Miss teen Universe pageant I want to carry on pushing my advocacies which are mental health and Women Empowerment. Teenage Suicide is another leading pandemic and I want to create a platform where people can express their emotions and create mental health awareness and with Women empowerment I want to show young women like me that it doesnt matter the background you come from, if you dream and believe it with all your heart it will be a success. I feel women capabilities are underestimated in society and i feel it is time we are given a chance to show amd step into our power
From the Miss teen Universe Pageant i have learnt to be authentically myself, i also learnt that you dont have to have money in order to be able to give you could just give something you no more wear or just your time it could mean alot to someone. I learnt some good communication skills when i approached strangers asking for votes or looking for sponsors and good entrepreneurship skills in fundarising money for my journey.
Miss teen Universe South Africa is a girl child empowerment pageant which aims empowerment young girls to be the vest version of themselves, to inspire and be a role model to the youth.
She started modeling last year at the age of 19 simply because it allowed her to express herself freely “it’s like a work activity that deals with artistic forms and designs and it also allows me to express myself freely she said.
Besides modeling Emmaculate is into Acting and writing. “Well, in the next three years I see myself as a valuable and a more knowledgeable model contributing to the growth of the industry.” She confidently said when we asked her where she sees herself in the next few years.
Her message to other models was “stay positive, work hard, and success will be knocking on your door. Have faith in yourself and God too. Everything seems impossible until it is done, so never give up no matter what”
A boudoir model is a seductive model and in a boudoir photo expect to be sexually arose. It is is a niche (small part) of portrait modeling and photography. Boudoir modeling consists of fashion, fine art, glamour, portraiture and erotic modeling/photography. So many things are said about this type of photography like its sexwork, done by immoral people so we caught up with two boudoir models and they had this to say
Banokuthaba Ndlovu
A model based in Bulawayo, Banokuthaba Ndlovu took a moment from her precious time to give us an insight on the boudoir photography. She said “It’s not sex work. It’s a different form of body art. But those who are of that opinion clearly had something or someone influencing them. Models in my line of work should do what they do in a distinguished manner. Your content should be tasteful and magazine or commercial worthy.it should never be mistake and for only fans. My content expresses professionalism”
Besides modeling Banokuthaba is a college student and make us artist. To other models she said “Be brave, bold, professional and tasteful. Have a clear goal as to why you doing this and where you want it to take you”
Banokuthaba Ndlovu always loved to swim. She fell in love with her dark skin and wanted other ladies to feel good in their own skin. She had interest in boudoir modeling itself after seeing other models in a skincare brand campaign
Nicole Rumbie Matongo aged 23 who stays in Greendale Harare juggles life in modeling, music and beauty had this to say
“I haven’t really tried complete boudoir but semi boudoir and lingerie shoots… I get bad comments sometimes but that won’t stop me from reaching where I wanna reach as a model… I simply ignore the bad ones for in this industry nomatter how good you try to be there will always be negative comment. My message to other models is don’t be ashamed to be who you are, achieve your dreams and let’s change the fashion world”
The Miss Golden Heart South Africa is a platform created by Isipho Madondile for young girls aged 7-19 to influence and bring about positive change in their personal lives, young aspiring women, and communities all over South Africa since 2021.
This platform originates in the Eastern Cape in East London and every year we crown new Queens from across South Africa and recently we crowned Entle Ndzakana (10), Alungile Sobetwa (14) and Linamandla Matiso (17) along the newly crowned Face of the brand, Zuza Dyantjies (13) and they all accepted their crowns in front of a roaring crowd of over 150 people, consisting of family members, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers.
The Miss Golden Heart South Africa 2022 coronation was hosted by a radio host Silk Damoyi, and Azola Vanda who kept the crowd entertained with their amazing humor and cameras flashing trying to keep up with their enchanting outfits. The judging panel consisted of public figures such as Mr. Sonwabile Gingqishe who is an international multi-award-winning model, actor, and head of PR at Sonwabile PR Agency and Our Future Talent Management, and Hlonela Mrwetyana who is a TV host at Honey Africa TV and current Preteen Universe 2022, with Prudent Ludidi as a guest speaker as well as social butterfly known as Bubblesworld.
Befitting of such an occasion, it was of significance that they invite an inspirational act like Hlonela Mrwetyana to grace the stage and deliver a performance of her latest offering “Shiki Shiki”
All the 3 queens walked away with cash prizes, a boat cruise trip, photoshoot, Hotel sleepover, restaurant outings, a fully paid trip to Durban for two nights, and swimming costumes sponsored by Bathing Babe.
The Directors of Miss Golden Heart South Africa, Miss Isipho Madondile and the Managing Director, Siyamamkela Wanga kept the emphasis on how symbolic the title is to beauty queens and how it gives recognition to those who have made a difference in people’s lives through charitable works around their local communities as charity work.
The event was brought to a close, with a heartfelt speech by Siyamamkela Wanga “The event was a huge success, and I am very overwhelmed by the improvement of the event in comparison to last year’s. The event went beyond our expectations and we hope to attract more sponsorships and partnerships as we plan on growing bigger and having a full pact in the entire country from 2023..”
I have 2 years of experience in the modelling industry
I am also into arts as a dancer and a singer
I can describe myself as someone who is not only passionate about being a model and a public figure but I have a clear goal and a heart to bring a positive influence in the modelling industry so as to enlight,inspire and impart young people.
2. What inspired you to join the pageant?
Since I haven’t participated in any pegeantry
Joining the MMGZ would give me the chance and opportunity to express my talent and helping me to create more space for
Young women that ‘ you can be confidentiality be beautiful and be confidentiality you regardless of any circumstances.
3. Challenges you have faced as the semifinalist
I find myself in a highly competitive atmosphere,knowing that it’s my first pegeant would make me feel like I lack enough experiences as I will be trying as hard as possible to learn from others .
4. What would you do if you win the pageant?
I would use the title to increase awareness in volunteering to help the less fortunate than us, homeless and the poor. I would use my title to share compassion and kindness to the society.
5. What have you learnt from the pageant so far?
I have learnt that being a model is not only about beauty but a beauty with a purpose…
6. What is the pageant all about?
The Miss and Mister Glamour Zimbabwe (MMGZ)
Is about celebrating the unique beauty of young men and women by giving them a platform to express their talents, making their voices be heard and help them make a difference in the society.
I am currently studying Business Administration and office management through ICM(institute of Commercial management).
I also have a Diploma in Cosmetology
I believe in the power of Youth Entrepreneurship..
Since I’m very passionate about beauty
I have managed to register and open my own beauty hub@ ranee’sglamourzw
which specialises on skin care and makeup.
I am also the owner of fairyscentszw located in Harare Avondale
I am Dipuo Maleka, a 20 years old lady born and bred in Limpopo, in a city of Polokwane, in Ga-Mmakata. I attended my primary days in Mmakata Primary School and went to Chakga Senior Secondary for my high school days. In 2020 I finished my matric and went to further my studies at the University of South Africa. I have certificates for being an SRC member at Lebopo Circuit, being a top learner in grade 11 and 12, being an SRC student in grade 10 and also being the president of my school in grade 11.
I am currently a second year LLB student at the University of South Africa. My love and passion about this qualification are the ones that drives me to keep moving even when I’ve got all reasons to give. The burning desire to give justice to those who need it, and to give legal advices to those who are not really aware of legal consequences!
My hobbies are modelling, and reading. I started modelling in 2019, and from there I couldn’t resist my love for it. To me it’s more than glitz and glamor, it’s about being a voice to the voiceless and also be a helping hand to those in need. Not forgetting being a good example to the young generation that everything it’s possible when you set your mind to. My love for reading is something I have been doing ever since I can remember, that’s where I get knowledge and wisdom. With knowledge, you remain teachable yet unbreakable because knowledge is POWER.
My biggest strength is creativity. Give me anything, I will definitely blow your mind! Communication and leadership are also a cherry on top, I guess being an SRC during my high school days really shaped me into who I am today. I believe a true leader is that one who leads with ambition, goal, vision, loyalty and confidence, that, I am.
I am inspired by black consciousness because I believe that where my power and history is as a Black African woman. I am also inspired by Ubuntu because I know I am who I am because of others and I know if the spirit of Ubuntu can be our major concern as humans, the world will be a better place for all of us-to know it takes a whole village to raise a kid. I also draw my inspiration from everyday life experiences, what happens In my life everyday should inspire me to be a better person tomorrow.
I have my own blog called SHE’speaks where I write about everyday events that we take lightly and not really aware of how much they affect us. Events such as gender inequality, GBV, teenage pregnancy, toxic femininity and masculinity.
