Tinaani Nyabereka
Gweru – All has been set for Miss Gweru beauty pageant which is being hosted by Milan Family Restaurant on Saturday 30 September in a glitz and glamour arena which is expected to enhance the girl child’s participation and protection.
The event has already drawn a number of sponsors who are expected to drive the pageant namely, Suskwe Lodges, Mahogany Sounds, Glow Petroleum, River Valley Properties, Mahein Glam, Booties Pharmacy, CN Photography, Middrime Driving School and Pinnacle Modelling Agency.
Milan Chief Coordinator, Faith Mazana said there will be stunning performance set for the day.
“The event will be graced by Trevor Dongo as the guest artist with his famous Ndashamisika song taking center stage.
“It will run under the theme protecting the girl child, combat against drugs and substance abuse,” she said.
She said gates will open at 1800hrs and urged members of the public to come in numbers to witness the spectacular talent the show has to offer and said the entry fee was US$5.
Mazana also highlighted the need for the professionalization of the modelling to curbs acts of abuse and urged agents and brands to make sure that
“Modelling is a career, a profession but is being degraded to nothing. Through the years models have been criticized by society and suffered from harassment, sexual advances, low self-esteem and low or no wages. People are masquerading as model coordinators and directors with wrong motive.
“All brands should ensure that models are working or participating in inhumane conditions and compensated appropriately for their time and effort.
“By allowing them to take this career, young girls got something to hold on to and keep away from things like drugs which may be very harmful. We need to keep the youth busy and focused on important things.” She added.
