Masilomangwe for three Zikomo Africa Awards
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | Sunday August 20, 2023 06:00
The runaway model was nominated under the categories of Best Star Fashion Model of the Year 2023 Africa, Best Star Model of the Year 2023 Africa and Best Star Young Achiever of the Year 2023 Africa. Masilomangwe, who is also an entrepreneur has a Degree in Banking and Finance and is one of the country’s top models.
She told Arts & Culture that she received an invitation from the CEO of the Zikomo Africa Awards to partake in the awards.
“I feel grateful and excited to have been nominated for these awards and I am definitely going to attend the grand finale. I am taking my makeup artist with me to the grand finale. I hope to win the awards and meet new people. My advise to upcoming artists is for them to always aim higher and never give up,” said Masilomangwe.
Having started her modeling Journey in 2017, Masilomangwe said she has attained experience over the years by working with renowned brands such as Jan Malan during the Masa Fashion Show. “I have also made appearances for several magazines and newspapers such as The Guardian, The Monitor, The Voice and Kutlwano,” she said. She added that she has also made appearances at events like Fashion Without Borders and African Women Designers Fashion Week (AWDFW) in Mozambique.
She said she faced challenges during the COVID-19 era when the industry struggled for two years. She, however, said that did not stop her as in 2022 she worked with African Fashion International (AFI), which is one of the biggest agencies in South Africa.
She also participated in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit. “I am always looking forward to the future with higher anticipation for more of the same and always ready to stand in and shine,” she added.
She urged the public to vote for her by clicking the https://vote.shiningstarsafrica.com link.
“Our mission with the Shining Stars Africa Awards is to recognise and celebrate the excellence that exists within Africa. We strongly believe that Africa has the potential to create an environment where its people are acknowledged and celebrated for their hard work, rather than relying solely on external recognition. That is why we have created this brand to uplift and showcase the remarkable achievements of individuals in various fields such as art, music, filmmaking and humanitarian work,” said Zikomo Africa Awards director Daniel Blessington Ouddar.
He explained that they wanted people to expect more from the Shining Stars Africa Awards. He added that it would be a night filled with entertainment and celebration adding that it will also be an opportunity to honour those who have made significant contributions to their Africa motherland. Ouddar also said they were proud to have performers like DJ Hlo, AKA Lioness, and Tapzee, who were all incredibly talented and would provide unforgettable performances.
“Our awards are about recognising and promoting excellence in Africa. We want to inspire and encourage our people to continue striving for greatness and to create an environment that fosters success within our own continent.
We believe in Africa’s potential, and through the Shining Stars Africa Awards, we aim to celebrate and showcase the immense talent and achievements that exist within our borders. Join us as we celebrate African excellence and honour those who have made a difference in our Africa motherland. Get ready for a night of surprises and incredible performances. Together, let’s shine brighter than ever before,” he added.
The long-awaited Shining Stars Africa Awards 2023 Gala will be hosted on September 2, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The gala event will take place at the Cotton Lounge. The red carpet event will be open from 2pm to 3:30pm followed by the award ceremony from 4pm to 9:30pm.