Metrosexuals: gays in the closet, or just men who love themselves?

A few days ago I sat in a combi next to a polished looking middle-aged man dressed to the nines. He wasn’t only handsome but he also smelled good, and was highly groomed - nails short, clean and trimmed, his clothes smart, shoes shiny and hair in a fashionable neat cut. His lips were moisturized and his thick eyebrows brushed. He looked like he had just stepped from the front cover of GQ magazine.

I have noticed that there is an emergence of men who invest a lot into their grooming routines. Some metrosexual men adopt lifestyles that may be associated with homosexuals or transsexuals.

As Africans, we are used to men being slightly scruffy, tardy or unkempt. Every time I walk around the Main mall at lunchtime, I see “real” ordinary Batswana men. The type we have grown accustomed to seeing. Some of them sport mismatched socks, unpolished shoes or un-tucked shirts, if not boasting unruly beards, skin in desperate need of a thorough scrub, or a fashion malfunction.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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