All set for Qiniso Premiere

THE stage is set for the premiere of Bulawayo’s first full length movie entitled Qiniso to be held at the Bulawayo Centre on Saturday evening.

A lot of interest has been generated about the flick with social media platforms awash with excitement from Bulawayans and who can blame the city of Kings and Queens’ citizens for taking pride in one of their own.   

We have become a city that revels in South African productions as if we are a province of South Africa and it is refreshing to see people rallying behind a local production for a change.

Lenni Mdawini

This is a movie written and directed by Bulawayo’s very own Lenni Mdawini (can somebody give it up for Pumula East) who says his motivation is to tell the story from his region, country and continent.

“I dream of creating an original film industry in Zimbabwe. Sacrifices have to be made and I am prepared,” Mdawini said.

He added: “I started dreaming of making films with my friend Melusi Mnkandla when I was in Form Five. Qiniso was written early last year and the script only took three days to finish. It is my show of respect to Akira Kurosawa who made Rashomon in the early 50s.”

Oh by the way! I went to school with Lenni at Ingwegwe Primary and I feel I should identify him by his proper name which is Learnmore Sibanda so that our peers can recognise him and also claim to have rubbed shoulders with him in his formative years like I just did kkkkkk.

 I am soooo glad another one from the class of 2001 (footballers Peter ‘Rio’ Moyo and Thabani ‘Mickey Dread’ Kamusoko where also in our stream) is putting my township and my city on the map.

And I hope and pray that Qiniso the movie will be a runaway success and be an example to my fellow Bulawayans that dreams can come true.

This can only be possible with overwhelming support from the citizenry of the city of Kings and Queens so let us turn out in our numbers for the launch and recreate those red carpet moments that we always marvel at on international television.

The stars in this film include NAMA nominee Philani A Nyoni, poet and actress Lady Tshawe, Gilmore Tee, Thorne from the hip – hop group KLAP, gospel musician and actor Hanne Nkalanga and fashion designer Annie Maliki.

So make your way to Bulawayo Centre this Saturday for a night filled with lights, camera, red carpet moments and cocktails!!!

Do not miss out.

Let us create our own stars Bulawayo.

God Is Love

Emma

Motivational Monday

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY

                                                               Jackie MGIDO

So on 31 January Vault Cosmetics launched in Bulawayo and I got the chance to do a brief one on one interview with the lovely Jackie Mgido so she could tell me more about her dream and how the journey has been.

 Oh my dear Lord this was a big deal for me. I am a big advocate for women going out there and achieving their dreams and excelling.  I must admit however, that being in the presence of an internationally acclaimed make – up artist made me nervous but the fact that she was very humble and down to earth eased my nervousness away kkkk.

And this is how it went:

Q. Who is Jackie Mgido?

A. Jackie is a simple Zimbabwean woman, who had a dream and decided to do make up for us by one of us.

Q. Ok, so why make up. Why not shoes, or handbags?

A. Well growing up I had a lot of insecurities, there were a lot of things I didn’t like with the way I looked so I thought I could correct it with make-up.

Q. So Jackie you started your make-up way back when make-up was frowned upon, did that have a negative impact on your dream?

A. Not exactly, my father also was not a big fan of me applying make-up, but I was so good with it that I would put it and he would not even notice that I was wearing any. That motivated me even more to pursue my dream

Q. How do you manage to be this humble when you have worked with big stars such as Jamie Foxx and John Legend?

A. ....(chuckles) well  there is no other way, I don’t know no other way, kkkk I mean  I have always been grateful, and I feel like if you grateful and God has given you something there is only one other way to be and that is being grateful.

I felt so motivated after my chat with Jackie and I hope you will feel the same after reading this.

And guys, there is no reason for you not to go after your dreams.

Our biggest fear is that it has never been done, what if I fail? What if it all goes wrong? Well what if it all goes so right and you achieve your wildest dream?

Take this simple Zimbabwean lady who had a dream and despite all the challenges, she went after her dreams and today she is the face and brains behind the Vault Cosmetics brand.

Go ahead yall and do your thing and while you at it don’t forget to walk into a Truworths Store and get VAULTED!!!!!!

God Is Love

Emma

Bosso held in not so friendly encounter

By Sakheleni Nxumalo

Highlanders.....(0) 1

Chapungu........(1) 1

THE use of excessive force in what was supposed to be a friendly encounter by Chapungu United players against their Highlanders counterparts nearly spoilt this pre-season encounter at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Even Chapungu coach John Nyikadzino was not impressed by his charges’ conduct during the drawn encounter in which Tongai Magwendere was on target for the visitors while Highlanders got their goal from Ozias Zibande.

“Basically I am very happy with my team’s performance considering that it’s almost a new team but I am not happy with the kind of behaviour that my players expressed on the field of play.

“It’s not good to get two red cards in a single match and that’s one area that I think I have to work on, the discipline part,” Nyikadzino told journalists in his post match interview.

The airmen were so physical in their approach and it was no surprise when they finished the match two men short.

Overzealous defender Smart Muchabaiwa was shown a straight red card by referee Philan Ncube for a violent tackle on Arnold Ndiweni in the first half while Hillary Mugoniwa was sent off after picking up a second yellow card in added time.

Ndiweni had to be stretchered off the field of play and Knox Mutizwa came in as his replacement.

Chapungu were first to find the target on the half hour mark when Magwendere scored from close range off a Mugoniwa corner kick.

The set piece came about after former How Mine linkman Edmore Muzanenhamo failed to clear his lines and was dispossessed by Chapungu forward Gift Phiri who charged at goal before letting loose an effort that Highlanders keeper Ariel Sibanda punched out of play.

Highlanders could have gone to the break on level terms but teenage striker Thomas Chideu failed to convert from the penalty spot after Magwendere had handled a Julius Daudi free kick inside the Chapungu penalty box.

The young striker hit his effort hard and low but Chapungu keeper Stephen Roy Mazingi dived to his left and palmed the ball away for a corner which Highlanders failed to utilise.

And with a minute to go before half-time, Mazingi again denied Chideu when he rushed off his line to clear a dangerous looking through ball that the youngster was chasing with the Chapungu defence in sixes and sevens.

After the break Zibande came in for Mlungisi Ncube and he went on to draw Highlanders level on 72 minutes when he struck from a few metres out off a Mutizwa corner kick that prior to the goal forced Chapungu keeper Mazingi into a couple of top drawer saves to deny Bruce Kangwa and Chideu.

Highlanders coach Bongani Mafu expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance.

“It’s a positive work in progress. We got good players in there but we also have got young players in there,” Mafu said.

“We have a positive future I think. There is a lot to correct but I am happy and I think its something that we can shape and get ready for competition.”

The Highlanders coach said he was looking forward to the return from injury of seasoned players that include Eric Mudzingwa and Welcome Ndiweni to guide their less experienced team mates.

Bosso is not lacking in experience though as they managed to retain quite a number of their seasoned players who include first choice keeper Sibanda, defenders Felix Chindungwe, Innocent Mapuranga, Webster Chingodza and Bruce Kangwa – who has since been pushed further up field to play as a left – link, midfielders Simon Munawa, Valentine Ndaba and Rahman Kutsanzira.

Teams:

Highlanders

Ariel Sibanda, Marshall Machazane, Julius Daudi, Felix Chindungwe (Douglas Sibanda 68), Lindelani Ncube, Simon Munawa, Edmore Muzanenhamo (Tendai Ngulube 68), Arnold Ndiweni (Knox Mutizwa 39), Bruce Kangwa (Godfrey Makaruse 80), Thomas Chideu (Ashton Mhlanga 80) and Mlungisi Ncube (Ozias Zibande 46).

Chapungu

Stephen Roy Mazingi, Smart Muchabaiwa, Hillary Mugoniwa, Moenda Muchingami, Blessing Zabula, Marvelous Dikinya (Maxwell Mavhuto 80), Lawrence Mapuya (Ranganai Sibanda 89), Gift Phiri (Nhlanhla Ncube 61), Rodwell Mhlanga (Abton Chekai 80), Tongai Magwendere, and Tendai Mukambi.

  

   

Vault Cosmetics Bulawayo Launch

VAULT COSMETICS BULAWAYO LAUNCH

Internationally acclaimed make – up artist Jackie Mgido finally launched her make-up line in Bulawayo and Wow! What an event it was.

This was a well organised launch and being the lady that I am, I arrived early and got the chance to meet up with Jackie and do a one on one interview with her.

 I must say for someone who has worked with big names such as Jamie Foxx, John Legend to name but a few, she is a very humble soul.

The interview will be up on the blog Monday morning.

Child, if you love and appreciate great make-up and you were not there where were you?

So we got a brief history and tutorial about the make-up line. And to put it in Jackie’s words; ‘It was created for us ladies by one of us.’

Now, I am one of those women that have a sensitive skin. The type that applies make-up now and five minutes later the face is full of rash and pimples.

 That’s why I was a little shy and so not keen on having the make-up artist doll me up. But then I ended up taking the chance and oh holy sweet Mary the mother of Jesus, I liked what I saw when she was through with me.

 When it comes to make-up I prefer to go for a subtle type of look and that’s exactly what I got.

And the various lip stain colours where to die for.

 I love lipsticks and when I saw the colours I swear I thought I had died and gone to lipstick heaven.

Fell in love with the Magenta lip - gloss, you know us black girls should not go for the nude looks they make us look hungry and that’s not a good look.

This Magenta lip-gloss has a moist feel on your lips, its glossy and not matte,  a lip-gloss but has the same long lasting effect of a lipstick.

 The prices range from $14 to $36 depending on your purchase, believe me when I say you will get your money’s worth, I kid you not. I got home two hours after having applied the make-up and Voila!!! No rash or nasty pimples on my face. I am in love guys.

I also got the chance to meet Namibian beauty Dillish Mathews who was the guest of honour at the launch.

The Season 8 winner of the Big Brother Africa reality show also has a line with Vault Cosmetics. This millionaire is more beautiful in person and sooo humble. I am still yet to purchase her lipsticks but they also come in lovely shades, personally l loved the purple, yes I love the royal colour.

So if you are in Bulawayo or Harare make your way to Truworths store and get yourself Vaulted by Jackie and Dillish cosmetics.

 Plus the make-up artists you will find in store are very kind there won’t be any need for shade throwing, like what happens in other make-up sections kkkkkk.

Great job by the MCs for the day Mbo Mahocs and Gilmore T

Mbo Mahocs                                                                                      Gilmore T

I got VAULTED and I loved it, what are you waiting for?

For detailed interviews I did with Jackie Mgido and Dillish Mathews look out for my Motivational Monday post.

God Is Love

Emma

MAKE UP

 

                                                        MAKE UP

 

I have noticed that a lot of ladies are warming up to applying make-up, whereas back in the day women who applied make-up were considered to be of loose morals.

There are those that believe that make-up does not enhance beauty but 

   rather emphasises the lack of it, and some that swear by the brushes. And now we are at a point in time where the bright shades of lip stains are in style.

 

So after a bit of research and questioning of my friends who love make-up, I have come to the realisation that when it comes to make-up, you need to know your shade. 

The perfect shade of foundation and face powder will do wonders for your face. This is where a lot of us go wrong, do not just buy a shade because your friend is using it and it looked oh so hot on her.

We have different skin-complexions, for different types of shades and face-powders. You need to consult the sales ladies that assist at the make-up sections in a store, though most of them are rude. If you encounter a rude one and who doesn’t want to do a make-up trial on you, immediately ask for the manager. It is your right to get a trial first if you don’t know your shade.

I once was a victim to these rude sales ladies, who just didn’t want to give me a make-up trial, well  after I was done with her my cousin and I left the store with free foundations and lipsticks kkk, I am no shit-starter but don’t come for me unless if I send for you.

So ladies never be intimidated by those sales ladies, and if you are totally clueless then go to stores like Edgars and Woolworths, they give great make-up tutorials and testers.

For those who asked I will be uploading my beauty secrets and the brands I use.

Do not shy away from make-up; just know what works for your skin BUT.....whenever you do use make up, NEVER go to bed with make-up on, if you lazy like me to wash your face every night then invest in a packet of face-wipes.

God Is Love

Emma (pics courtesy online)

SIDE CHICK SAGA

Some people call them Small-Houses, and some side-chicks. These are the names used to refer to someone dating another woman’s husband. In most cases these women usually go for older and very rich married men, but lately even the broke brother can get a small-house.

Some ladies claim that married men are trained, as in they know how to treat a lady, and they are tamed kkkkk. Which if you think about it its true, but some lady took her time to tame him, to make him know how a lady should be treated and you just want to come and reap where you did not sow.

The bible says Eve was created from a rib that was taken from Adam, so every Eve has a Adam but its strange that some of these Eves want to take someone else’s rib.

One thing that I have noted when it comes to this issue of side-chicks is that if you in your youth made another woman cry herself to sleep, best believe that someday it will happen to you also.

And when it does one should not be offended, take heart child, its Karma!

Then you get ladies who will try to justify sleeping with a married man. ‘He is not happy at home with his wife; they are in the process of getting a divorce.’

 I can’t believe that we have people who still fall for those lame excuses in the 21^st century.

Personally I don’t care what reason you give, sleeping with someone els’s husband will never be okay in my eyes. We as women should not be the reason why another woman cries herself to sleep. Shouldn’t we have that sisterhood attitude? The I have your back anytime anywhere; the I am because you are! type of attitude?

As for the side chick that dates a married man out of spite and pure malice, hmmm hmm hmm,you all need prayers. Some women say the Mr Rights are all married, yes you see him as a Mr Right but she made him her Mr Right, find yourself a Mr Crooked and teach him to be your Mr Right.

Would like to hear your views on this, and if there are any side chicks reading don’t be shy now do leave a comment kkkk

God is Love

Emma