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LIFESTYLE + CONTRIBUTORS Peter Tanyanyiwa Ivan Zhakata Maritawana dreams Courage Pahla big 11 Chipo Upendo Banga Richard Tentone Sandra Ndebele reveals Tawanda Chimboora vivacious looks 14 -chef Ma_moyo Adrian Osborn Moyo Brity raises the 17 Zimbabwean Flag PRODUCTION EDITOR Richard Tentone

BUSINESS + PUBLISHER The Celebrity Club [email protected] Miss ZOU Demystifies 08 Modelling Rumours Pindurai - a game The Cat Equation 24 changer Teacher: “If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many would you have?”

Johnny: “Seven.” EXCLUSIVE + Teacher: “No, listen carefully... If I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you Kanto Dem’s 2020 suc- have?” 06 cess story Johnny: “Seven.” Sweet Queen speaks Teacher: “Let me put it to you differently. 13 on career If I gave you two apples, and another two apples and another two, how many Pauline Gundidza tells would you have?” 19 her story Johnny: “Six.”

Teacher: “Good. Now if I gave you two SPORTS + cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?” Nakamba tops Zim Johnny: “Seven!” 26 footballers’ earners Teacher: “Johnny, where in the heck do 11 things you do not you get seven from?!” 27 know about Willard Katsande Johnny: “Because I’ve already got a freaking cat!”

3 CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 ENTERTAINMENT brings much needed smiles

By Ivan Zhakata citizens to take precautions to avoid the important,” he said. coronavirus, Zee World viewers are using SCROLL through social media right now Meanwhile, Zee Africa’s ever-popular social and amid the dire warnings and political French dubbed General Entertainment finger-pointing, there is quite a bit to Channel Zee Magic is set to reach another laugh about. part of Africa with the upcoming launch of the channel in the Republic of Togo The coronavirus pandemic also known as Togolese Republic. has fundamentally changed daily life across the globe, Located in the sub-Saharan region of and although there have Western Africa, RépubilqueTogolaise is been incremental victories in known for its valuable phosphate the fight against the virus, Zee deposits and its export on World is all in this for the long various agricultural products. haul. Now the Togolese population And several weeks into a life can enjoy the entertainment of social distancing, its viewers import from Zee Africa in their who are breaking out on social own official language. media with memes, videos and Starting this month, viewers can tune statuses which will have the audeince media into Zee Magic on Global broadcast in stitches. platforms to Limited’s (GBL) DTH platform and start The popularity of TV-related content channel their energy into watching the incredible line-up with on social media, including memes, something a little less serious: creating series Les Changement Du Destin (Twist GIFs and recaps, is an opportunity for content that finds the humour — silly or of Fate), Les Mensonges du Coeur (lies TV channels and platforms to deepen grim as it may be — in the midst of the of the Heart) and La Nouvelle Aurore their engagement with fans of shows pandemic. (Breaking Free) and stars, and to help steer online Zee World chief executive officer Mr Mr Goyal said this was the 6th platform conversations about their content. Harish Goyal said the idea that humour to carry Zee Magic and it has concreted Zee World channel 166 on DStv is one can be used as a tension reliever in trying their resolve in expanding their such channel that whilst watching TV, times is not anything new. offerings across the continent with their viewers will be sharing comments on exceptional programming to push Zee “Life is so much easier with a sense of Twitter which are highly engaging. World’s reach to over 10 million viewers. humour. Even when things are bleak and Bleak jokes about men eating burnt food even during a pandemic. Humour allows “We are delighted to bring this incredible and wives forgetting their husband’s us to escape that which we dealing with channel to the homes of the Togolese birthdays. and releases us of any heaviness we people and will continue the momentum might be carrying. and bring Zee Magic to more untapped Memes about music coming to an end markets.” as family members demand the remote “I think that with all of the awful things control and since there is no sport due to that are going on around the planet and Zee Magic is also available on CanalPlus the Covid-19 virus, men are subjected to everywhere, just to be able to sit down, ch51, Parabole Maurice ch144, Startimes watching Zee World with their wives. read something, and just for a second ch41, Starsat ch618, Orange ch40 and be out of that moment, I think that’s Bleusat ch3 As governments around the world warn

CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 4 MODEL OF THE MONTH

DANNY RAZO

Danny is an actor, model and cinematographer. He lives in .

5 CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 ART Kanto Dem’s 2020 success story HAVING a passion for music, the which is yet to be officially released. station and shows. COVID-19 pandemic could not stop him from achieving his goals. Elder I have been trying to make art with You have been in the industry for Kanto Dem has embraced the ongoing substance, music that conveys a some time, which successful artists lockdown and produced tracks and a neglected aspect of social life, there have you worked with? riddim that has seen him telling his by successfully producing anti-incest success story. Celebrity caught up riddim which through entertainment Locally I have worked with a lot of with Kanto and below is what he has tries to educated and advocate for prominent artists speaking of Van to say: our moral uprightness, though it did Choga and the likes. I started working not reach greater heights the fact that with him back in 2013. Boss Pumacol, intended message was sent, means I Cally C, Sweetnes, Kadjah the list is achieved one of my 2020 goals. The endless and regionally I have worked riddim features local young artists viz with Namibians, (Uncle V, Tuli 94, Nayman, Gyl Gee, Dugaine, Kweto and Kangweson and Rashehama) and myself had w tracks on it, the most Kenyans (Berine Koroso and Spance). interesting part is we all did a song Internationally I have worked with about anti incest which I think is a Cornell Philips from Dominican must listen. Republic, Diamond White from UK and I also have good links with some What are the songs that you have Nigerian, Zambian and Ugandan produced that have received fair artists. airplay? Apart from producing music, what Lately people are requesting songs else do you do? from my previous album Conscious Mind tracks like Rinogore, When I love I am an artist; I think I am better and Tipei Nguva have defined by the word “art” received Tell us about your successes in 2020. a bit of The COVID-19 pandemic is a blow airplay on the world over, how did you adapt? The year 2020 is a tough year the most considering the outbreak of the popular Covid is real. Firstly, I am trying to deadly COVID-19 pandemic but I radio take all precautionary measures have managed to pick out one or two and secondly I am trying to engage things in this tough era. I managed to my fans, friends and all interested release my video for the track called stakeholders on social media, Baba which I dropped on the meaning whenever I have a new 17th of May. I have also dropped offering the only place to access it handful of singles from the is though my social media handles EP called Love Chronicles

Elder Kanto Dem during the shoot of Baba Photo by Junction Media

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MODELPRENEURSHIP Miss ZOU Demystifies Modelling Rumours Former Miss associated with modelling of ZOU demystifies showcasing nakedness saying modelling rumours modelling is a platform for girl child elevation and empowerment. By Ivan Zhakata Eustas has six titles to her name – FORMER Miss Miss Legacy 2nd Zimbabwe Open Princess 2017-18, University (ZOU) Miss Heritage Zimbabwe 2018, queen Eustas Miss Valentine’s 2018, Miss Tourism Gomba has Harare Best Talent 2018, Miss ZOU demystified Harare 2018 and Miss ZOU National rumours 2018. The beauty queen said modelling was a career just like any other profession and should be taken with utmost good faith. “Modelling has evolved and it is not about showcasing yourself naked. It is more than that and it is now called ‘Beauty with Brains’ which means it is a form of empowering the girl child. It can be used as a tool to market our tourism and it is also a platform for empowerment for the girl child. “To the aspiring models

CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 8 MODELPRENEURSHIP

I would want to let them know that before you owns an venture into the industry, know who you are, set online store your expectations and be confident enough to for beauty pursue them. Do not let people take advantage products and of you and refrain from taking rumours clothes called seriously,”Eustas said. Eustas Beauty Emporium and she The 27-year-old model who is also an also does picnic events under entrepreneur also highlighted on other charity Eustus Picnic Haven besides works that she is doing for the benefit of the being a field marketer at vulnerable children across the country. Thornview Marketing Company. “I have created my own Eustas was also nominated as charity project called ‘Give the Best Pettite Model at the a Child a Smile’ where we Zimbabwe Model Awards deal with various social 2018. projects that affect the Speaking about her marginalized children modelling career, she said, “I in our society. We have started modelling in 2017 started with oral health at the Miss Mt Pleasant. I so what we are going did not win any title but to be doing is to go it molded my modelling around Children’s Homes career. I then realized that in Zimbabwe teaching I have a strong passion for children about dental modelling and that it was a care. We will be giving platform for empowerment. them toothbrush and so “I was imparted with a lot of skills forth,” like leadership skills and confidence which aided in me participating in said Eustas. other pageants. In the course of nine Eustas said as youths they have to learn to months I managed to scoop 6 create their own opportunities and national titles to my name.” venture into various Entrepreneurship Eustas hails from Mt Pleasant projects. Heights in a family of four girls She where she is the last born child.

FORMER Miss Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) queen Eustas Gomba CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 10 CAREERS Maritawana dreams big

MARITAWANA Dhliwayo is a charismatic, cheerful and crazy woman who has always dreamt of starring in a Hollywood movie or television series. She grew up in Harare and attended Chisipite Junior School and then went on to Eaglesvale Secondary School for my secondary education.

Due to her huge passion for acting, she decided to go study a BA degree in Live Performance at AFDA (The South African Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance) in before studying an Honours degree in Theatre Arts at UZ.

She currently star in many productions including the cartoon, Purazi RaSinyoro, an upcoming animation, Patriotic Force, Working Wives (A Web Series), Small House Saga (a television soapy), Justice (television series ZBC production) and works for Magamba TV as a performer.

She also do a few theatre productions here and there and updating my C.V to give more detailed information about the productions she is involved in. Below is her interview with Celebrity magazine:

Why did you choose this career?

I chose acting because it simply makes me happy. It makes me forget about all my personal problems. So when I become someone else or a completely different person, I immediately forget Maritawana and her problems and I am part of a character’s world that does not exist entirely but gives me the freedom to express myself regardless of the fact that the particular character I am playing is not me.

Looking at your career from where you started, what are your accomplishments?

Well so far, I do not think I have accomplished anything as of yet because I believe for a performer and a writer to be able to achieve something, they have to be nominated for a particular award to prove that they

11 CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 have accomplished something. and film awards ceremony instead Graduating from Film school was of being part of the NAMAs so that an achievement for me at the time, Never trust we can proudly compare ourselves but it is still not enough. For an artist to world-class award ceremonies to have accomplished something someone you such as the SAFTAs and the EMMYS. in their career, they have to have are close to. After all, it is not difficult to get become internationally recognized reliable sponsors and a good or at least won a NAMA. These are You do not management team to organize my own opinions. know what they such ceremonies. The film industry has been are capable of Casting or Talent agencies also a battlefield especially for doing to you need to be introduced so that women facing all kinds of actors are not taken advantage of abuses, what forms of abuse behind your such as working for two months do women face in the industry with no pay or getting a role and and how have you managed to back. then there is no contract involved. fight them? It is unfair and very unprofessional. station. The population is like 17 Women in this industry face verbal, million. So I suggest, that the BAZ Who are the greatest directors sexual and sometimes physical gives private enterprises a chance you have worked with, who abuse. As for me, I have not faced to start their own television stations have a profound work ethic? any of these forms of abuse myself which gives but I know a few women who have. Tendai Nyeke (Film and TV producer and MakNorbert (theatre director) However, the problem is that these women do not speak up against How do you spend your free the abuse or they do not time? report the offender probably because they are scared. Reading, shopping, Therefore, I cannot help writing, singing and them and assist them doing short skits for in reporting if they do my Instagram. not speak up and have proof. What advice would you If you could go give to fellow back in time, let’s filmmakers out say 10 years, what there? advice would you give yourself? Be innovative. , a good artist steals 1. Never trust and yes, you have to someone you are seek inspiration for close to. You do not your work, but try to know what they are be original as much as capable of doing to you possible. behind your back. Work with contracts and try 2. Have standards and principles to pay actors enough money as a woman. so that you create a good name for yourself in the industry and 3. Do it because you love it. Not everyone will want to work with producers who are based outside because you want to fit in or you. Be professional as much as Zimbabwe to also submit their blend into the crowd. possible. works there. This not only brings in more revenue in the entertainment The Zimbabwean film industry industry, but it gives Zimbabwean is going through a tough time, people a voice other than a SOCIAL MEDIA in your opinion what do you state owned network with poor Facebook: Maritawana Dhliwayo think can be done to alleviate working conditions and outdated Instagram: ndiniactress_wacho the situation? equipment. Twitter: ndiniActress Well I will talk for the TV industry The film industry can improve if first. We cannot move forward in our Tiktok: ndini.actress_wacho the industry had its own television industry with only one television

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SWEET Queen is Christabel poor but we are trying to push. I wish You have been in music for around Mudzimukunze aged 20 a girl from if there is a company or any support two years, what experience have Marondera in Svosve village. She for girls in the music industry you gained? What have you learnt? grew up in paradise and did her because we are being abused. We primary level at Kuwadzana 8 in are girls and some of us have talent I have learnt that music comes from Harare. She attended her secondary but they cannot even show the the heart not feeling or expression level at Rakodzi High School then talents because of the abuse issue. and all we have to do is to write it she started her music career in from the bottom of our hearts to 2018. She has recorded several You are part of U Tripple T. What is U make it successful. tracks with established recorded Tripple T and why did you form that? labels. Sweet Queen caught up with You have been dating and have some Celebrity and speaks on her music U Tripple T is a clan or a group of experience, what is your definition career: three members who help each other of a perfect date? throughout the music industry. We Tell us about your music, what do work together helping each other My definition is that we have to love you sing about and why? because in the music industry you each other and be real, be lovely cannot make it alone. You need a and caring. My music career is hard to identify helper so that is the clan all about but I am trying. I sing Afro and RnB. One day you will settle down in I sing about love songs mostly You have celebrated your birthday, marriage, what are the qualities you and I also sing about day to day what are your resolutions for the expect in your Prince charming that living things because it is the good coming 5 years? would make a wonderful partner? message to everyone and it is easy to be handled by everyone I like to live forever in music. I want Be real, I hate lies though it is being to live something honorable to said that ‘a man who does not lie How is the music industry for girls other young women. I just wish if will not marry’. I need attention and how is the landscape like? God can give me more life so that I rule number one, and I love being can fulfill my wish. loved and cared for. The industry for girls is better and

13 CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 FEATURE Sandra Ndebele reveals vivacious looks By Celebrity Staff Writer more time at home. One day I looked at my reflection in the mirror while I was SONGBIRD Sandra Ndebele naked. I did not like the image and I was is back with a bang after inspired to work more on my body,” she revealing her vivacious body said. which has left fans talking. Sandra said she was working more on her Sandra recently scooped curvy looks and what people have seen the limelight after her was just a tip of the iceberg as the best is pictures went viral on yet to come. social media pending her new song titled She said she has been doing a lot of things Usabvume. during the ongoing lockdown which has left many people stranded. This has created a lot of hype around her on social Sandra advised her fans to stay indoors media as fans are comparing as stipulated by the World Health her with other well-known Organisation (WHO) regulations, health socialites. experts and what the President ordered.

Sandra said she was amazed to “If we defy those orders, the see pictures of her new look consequences will be severe and I think trending on social media as you all know what happened to Italy the pictures leaked after her where people are dying after defying the photo-shoot and pending the Government directives. I am confident release of her new album this thing will pass but if we are reckless I with features artists from am sure we are going to perish. .

She said her new body was a result of the COVID-19 lockdown which has led her into staying home most of her time

“This transformation is a result of the lockdown. I have not been doing much, so I am focusing on exercising. Before the lockdown, I was going to the gym, but I had many other things to do, so I did not give much attention to exercising.

“In fact, I did not see the need until I spent

CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 14 “I therefore urge people to be obedient and save lives rather than being reckless.”

Sandra said she has been sustaining her band member though paying them whenever they hold shows making her life a bit easier.

She said working with seasoned musicians has also helped her a lot as they understand the situation better.

However, Sandra said the COVID-19 pandemic has also stalled some of her projects but was hopeful normalcy will prevail soon.

“By the way, we were coming from our annual break as artistes which saw some of us resuming shows in February but we had to cut short the new season due to Coronavirus. It will be difficult for some to recover because we need to cover a lot of ground.”

Sandra is a female Zimbabwean musician, director, actress, choreographer and dancer. She has made a name for herself in Zimbabwe as a versatile performer, having performed in India, Dubai, China, United Kingdom, Russia, Canada and Japan.

She is currently an ambassador for Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe, National Blood Service Zimbabwe, Mpilo Central Hospital and Suzuki.

In 2018 Sandra rebranded herself as well as her music. She now dons a more modern look and has a high energy dance sound.

Sandra is currently working on a new album, which will see her feature not only Zimbabwean collaborations but as far afield as West Africa.

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CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 16 ART EXPORT Brity raises the Zimbabwean Flag By Peter Tanyanyiwa the Zimbabwean flag high,” she said.

Chinese-based Zimbabwean talented Mbira The 27-year-old Marondera-bred player and singer Brity Yonly (27) has songstress who is also the founder made significant efforts to raise the of MuFoGwO Festival said she feels Zimbabwean flag as she recently safer in the Asian country as the collaborated with a number of artists cases of COVID-19 have gone down from across the world in her latest significantly, allowing business to offering titled “Vachabaiwa” and the resume. She is in China after she struck video was shot in China. a two-year deal to perform at an international tourist destination, The “Vachabaiwa” video features a Russian Ling Ling International Circus actor Manakov, Kenyan dancer and Beijing Dangote in China. She has been henceforth it’s an international hit. This is a Jiti song, performing there since comprising of Mbira and Dinhe traditional rhythm. September last year until the The Vachabaiwa song was produced by a Harare- outbreak of COVID-19. based producer Gibson Makumbe of VOT Studios Brity Yonly has an album while the full video of the song was shot in China, titled Mwana waMambo but edited in Zimbabwe by Marondera-based released in 2015 produced filmgrapher Angel Arts. The songs talks about by Tonderai Dirorimwe how we have varying opinions as we thrive from Diro Digital Studios. to make ends meet, making our own rules Last year she did a single as we go. However, there are some Fame Without Money feat people who are always waiting for Datler, Proskan and Gracious our downfall, hoping to see us Sithole. It was recorded at lying six feet under as they judge Verenga Empire Studios by us being unique and mock us for the award winning producer being good to them. Alleviate Beats and Master Flexx. In an interview with Brity Yonly Brity Yonly’s music is inspired by said it has not been an easy road the African culture, she exhibits to get to where she is now but she is originality and uniqueness in glad that the world has finally accepted and appreciates her music. She says her greatest her music hence creating a platform for her to raise the inspiration came from the late Oliver Zimbabwean flag through showcasing the Zimbabwean Mtukudzi and Chiwoniso Maraire. and African culture. She plays and teach mbira and marimba “It has not been an easy journey but I am happy that instruments, Mbira has become her trademark people are loving my music which I fuse with mbira instrument because it gives an African melody sound. Most of them have expressed that they love the to her music. Her mbira music has found unique sound from my music since it is original and they takers around the world and this has created are used to western music. The feedback I am getting is a platform for her to raise the Zimbabwean flag inspiring because when people from different parts of internationally. the world appreciate my music, it gives me confidence. This has also presented me with an opportunity to raise

17 CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 18 EXCLUSIVE Pauline Gundidza tells her story

Chamhembe Volume 1 compilation. Can auline Gundidza is a Our song Ndokuudza Sei was an you kindly share with us who Zimbabwean musician who award winning hit and we went on Pauline Gundidza is, her was part of the Mafriq group to record two albums Chizevezeve P background, how you grew up that had a hit song Ndomuudza Sei and Shungu Dzemoyo as well as and your upbringing. together with Lovedale ‘Discord’ many singles and collaborations. Makalanga and Tungamirai ‘Tunga T’ Pauline Gundidza is a 35-year-old We toured the country and also had Tavi which was disbanded in 2010. artist, arta consultant and activist. I shows in South Africa Mozambique grew up in Harare and received my and the United Kingdom. She was born on the 8th July 1985. primary and secondary education She has been in the music industry at Convent Schools. This is where I You were part of Mafriq. What for 19 years now. She was married to discovered my talent through school happened to Mafriq? Roki in 2004 and had children, Skye choir and ethnomusicology bands. I (2005) and Minana (2010), though Mafriq was an ethnocentric group was focusing on singing, traditional the marriage did not last long after that rose to fame during the urban dance, marimba and mbira. they divorced but they still work grooves era. Our music was based on together in the studio every now and our African traditional roots and we You have been in the arts then. fused this with contemporary trends industry for a long time and to produce our unique sound. After considered one of the pioneers Minana was born after they had about a decade of performing and of Urban Grooves, kindly share decided to reunite in 2009 but like at recording we disbanded. I would this part of your life and how you first they could not stay together for say this was for the purpose of self came to be in the limelight in the long again. They shocked fans when development as we all started music Urban Grooves era. they decided to get married. After at a very tender age and after some they got married, Roki did not want I started my career as a solo artist and time we had to reconnect with life her to continue performing and she as I was looking for an opportunity and family responsibilities as well as disappeared from the entertainment to record my music I met the guys pursue other goals in our musical and scene for a while. and we formed a group, then called personal lives. During this interval I Absolut and later to be known as went to music school where I was Celebrity caught up with Pauline and Mafriq. We recorded several songs specializing in mbira and I started below is an exclusive interview of before making our big break off the my own band called Vanhu. I also her telling her story: became an activist and have worked

19 CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 on several health and humanitarian and even fans. I am very particular My musical career has helped me campaigns. We recently began about my security and safety to still be active as a humanitarian. performing together as Mafriq as when i am in the field. It takes I have participated in national part of the Urban Grooves revival extra discipline and self control and global campaigns such as and after our last performance to survive. I commend the female ZIMPHIA, 16 Days of Activism which was the Jacaranda Festival we artists who have managed to hold against Gender Based Violence, Girl got an opportunity through Houz of their own, the likes of Hope Masike, Child campaigns, relief campaigns, Gruv to record a new project which Shasha, Ammara Brown, Gemma charity campaigns such as Nhaka is about to be released. In essence Griffiths and many others who are Yeupenyu to name a few. This work this will be the return of Mafriq. Our soldiering on against the odds. We is very fulfilling for me. I had a very goal is to improve on our sound and wish to have female stakeholders painful childhood and it is actually retake our position as Zimbabwe’s too in the industry who will help a form of self healing to be able to best group. us create a level playing field for help others who are neglected or artists of both genders. abused. You have been in the arts for a long time and how is it for a Looking at your career goals What lessons have you learnt woman, the challenges and when you were growing up, in life that you feel you learned opportunities available for what is it that you can proudly very late in life? women. say you have accomplished? Self esteem is one thing I never had We live in a man’s world. It is not I always wanted to lead my own as a youth. I think easy to be heard when you are band and i am very happy if I had started a woman. Our arts industry is no with our performance level valuing different. It seems it is either one as Vanhu. It is a band myself will settle for the role of backing comprised of mostly vocalist or back up dancer and young artists as remain in the shadow of male- well as a few headed bands, or one will matured take the bull by the horns and face the adversity of our male counterparts at the front of the stage. It takes a lot to be accepted, appreciated and treated with equal respect. Having members. sooner come from a group We work well I would where I was the together. not have only woman I have W e been as become somewhat vulnerable and I hardened by this would have achieved greater things. male dominated I allowed negative people to define environment and me. Now I have come to a point I do not regard where I can stand up for myself and myself as being I encourage others to do the same. any less than a male artist but If you could go back 15 years rather an equal. a r e ago to a young Pauline, what They say “think a would be your advice to her? like a man and act like a lady”. I would advise myself to lean on God This is the family. and avoid bad company. I would tell best approach We have myself to ignore negative voices in for me. I readily mutual and around me. I would tell myself take the challenge respect and that I deserve better. I would set my to prove my mettle despite they believe in me as priorities straight and make better my gender. There are also a lot of i believe in them. I am also happy life choices. dangers for female artists as we are with the work I have done as an regarded as sexual prey by some activist. My childhood dream was In your opinion, what do you of our stakeholders, colleagues to become a human rights lawyer. think needs to be done to

CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 20 “think like a man and act like a lady”.

address the challenges facing the music industry?

Our arts sector would benefit from funding and a separate ministry or office to cater specifically for our unique needs as artists. Many artists are not being rewarded for their work and it is painful to see many artists living in poverty when our trade is globally viewed as one of the highest earning trades.

When Pauline is not working, how does she spend her time?

I like to work out at home although consistency is a challenge. I love to read and i enjoy cooking. I am also a You huge comedy fan. have been If you had a million dollars, how would you spend working with it? Msasa Project, what is it that you do I would pay my tithe and then start at least two and how is it helping you live commercial businesses and buy shares in the stock your dream? market. I would build my dream home, rebuild my rural home and also build a children’s home. I would start trust I use music to drive our message of ending gender based funds for my daughters. After all the serious business I violence. I also share my life experiences in the hope would go crazy shopping with my kids and go on holiday of disseminating crucial facts about GBV so that more somewhere breathtaking. After the fun bits I would save people in abusive circumstances step out and report, whatever I had in a secret account and carry on with victims recover and perpetrators are brought to book normal life. and rehabilitated.

Looking at the journey you have travelled to Kindly share anything else that your fans may where you are now, where do you see yourself in need to know. 10 years’ time? I would like my fans to know that I appreciate them and I see myself being an internationally acclaimed artist will continue to strive to be the artist they need me to performing all over the world and being the patron of a be. I would advise them to ignore negativity and focus on humanitarian organization. positivity. Everyone has a purpose. Thank you.

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INSPIRATION Pindurai - a game changer share with others who do not have, we would never come across any poor or homeless people in our country. Let’s learn to share with others who do not have. What inspired you to start your own business? Being an artist gave me an opportunity to travel and network with different kinds of people from different cities. Because of the shows I did around Zimbabwe, I ended up with a book with contacts of fans, and sometimes these fans from other cit- ies would contact me asking for certain products found in Harare. I would buy and send them via buses to them. This way I gained trust from a num- ber of people. Then I thought to myself, “Now that I have a num- ber of people who trusts me and who I network with, why don’t I register my own company and supply products in demand.” That is how Vicious Collections was born.

indurai Mwakurudza is a multi-talented, hardworking business lady and goal getter. PA single mom to a 17 year old girl, Pindurai is a second born in a family of four; three girls and a boy.

Pindurai is hands on and dabbles into a lot. Apart from being an actress, writer, fashion model, DJ, MC, dance choreographer, jewelry dealer, event planner, musician, farmer, she is an accomplished businesswoman - the CEO of Vicious Collections Advertising & Marketing company currently publishing an online magazine called Vicious Collections.

What defines Pindurai? I am a Christian who believes in helping others in every way possible. I believe in sharing and believe if all the people who are well up, if they

CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 24 The Magazine will be launched this December that includes wielding dressmaking, detergents 2020 on a date to be announced. manufacturing, garage for car fixing and car pimp- ing workshop, cattle ranching, farming etc. The best business advice you can give other My vision is to build a place where the homeless people in business? people get a start in their lives. Some people have Treat every customer like gold. It does not matter if bigger dreams but they are so poor and don’t know a customer gives you the least business. Being an where to start from as they have no shelter. I will artist I have learnt to perform my best even for only give them shelter, education, and skills to five people who turn up for the show. I give them a head start in life. realized that these few people What is it you love most about your business? Pindurai taking a breather after a day’s work. I love giving people advice on how best they can expand and better their busi- nesses. Sometimes what is needed for your business to flourish is good PR, reli- ability, good business relationship with other business people, a perfect place to operate for starters. What keeps you inspired? Keep your head up and utilize the time that God gave you wisely. Follow your dreams and help oth- ers in need. Help is not about giving someone money, clothing or food.

“It is about equiping someone to be the best they can be. Sometimes what someone needs are just encouraging words, ideas, love and care. can actu- ” ally give you referrals and can be dedicated fans. Sometimes Be yourself and do not be pressured, or just follow the customers who give you big business comes a trend to please people, know who you are and once while the customers who give you small busi- stay true to yourself. ness keeps coming to support. Above all, have principles and stick to them. Learn If you had 1 million USD dollars, what will be to forgive yourself for all mistakes you made in your investment strategy? your life and forgive others too. . . . I will buy a farm and do a number of projects on it. My dream is to build a home for the under privi- leged; street kids, poor single moms and homeless Touch to read this story people. Also build a school, college, a big workshop on Celebrity.co.zw

25 CELEBRITY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2020 SPORTS Nakamba tops Zim footballers’ earners By Courage Pahla Zimbabwe football athlete. The list compiled by the Celebrity magazine is based on salaries and DESPITE the COVID-19 pandemic Warriors contingents of Tendai Darikwa, endorsements, which have a bearing having an impact on the finances of and Marshall Munesti effect on their earning power, but most football clubs causing pay cuts, pay-checks are shrouded in secrecy just European clubs with good reason, are Zimbabwe international Marvellous to mention a few, but they are reported proving to be viable in terms of financial Nakamba remains the most paid to be earning decently. rewards becoming extremely lucrative.

3. Tino Kadewere

Zimbabwe warriors forward Tino Kadewere who recently 1. lost his brother Prince Kadewere was also once the highest-paid After a successful move from Belgian side player in the French , the Club Brugge to English Premiership side 2. Aston Villa last August, Nakamba pocketed second-tier football league in a staggering £1,2 million together with his The Zimbabwe warriors skipper France. agent DW Sports Management. was one the fourth highest-paid player at Belgian topflight club The 24-year-old forward The five-year deal from Club Brugge to Anderlecht, earning €950 000 earns €720 000 annually. This Aston Villa was reported to be worth €12m (US$1 09 623) gross per year includes net salary and other fee on August 1 last year. excluding bonuses. contractual bonuses for the 2019-2020 football season. Before Covid-19 the Zimbabwean midfield According to the Belgian was earning £55 000-a-week (around This translates to about US$794 US$66 000) according to the Kick Off newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, magazine. Musona (29), who is contracted 594 a year, US$66 216 a month to Anderlecht until July 2022 and US$16 554 after joining After agreeing to take a 25% pay cut due and loaned to Jupiler Pro league French Ligue Giants Olympique to COVID-19, he earns around £40 000 a side Kas Eupen, has already Lyonnais who lost to Bayern week according to Sky Sports. earned close to €2 million (US$2 Munich in the 2020 UEFA 191 766, 29) despite not being Champions League final. In Netherlands, Nakamba helped Vitesse given an opportunity to prove his to their first league title in their 125-year worth at the club. Lyon pocketed €15 million history before moving to Club Brugge (£13.5m/$US18m) for being where he was earning US$12 000 a week. He receives around €45 000 per UEFA Champions league runners He drives a beautiful Audi sedan. month. up. SPORTS

11 things you do not know about Willard Katsande 5. 4. 1. HE was born on born 15 January 1986. Despite blowing hot and cold Former Caps United and Warriors in 2019/20 ABSA Premiership 2. Despite being a household name in the bustling striker Mushekwi who season and struggling to find South African Premiership at Kaizers resigned from international just the nets, Billiat is still the Chiefs, Willard Katsande lost his father at nine. after Zimbabwe crashed out highest-paid footballer in the of AFCON 2019 finals in South African Absa Premiership, 3. After his father’s death life took a sharp earns around €14 300 a week earning a mouth-watering R10 turn downwards forcing him to be a vendor, and €846 000 per annum. million (US$540 000) a year herd boy and field farmer in the rural areas to make ends meet. before tax, according to the He plays for South African sports website 4. He has a personal relationship with Kaizer club Zhejiang Greentown. In a Sport24. Chiefs manager Bobby Motaung since goodwill gesture, Mushekwi joining the club in 2011 and was spotted bought his former club Caps The 27-year-old signed a three- by Motaung while he was on international United a 45-seater bus for a duty with Zimbabwe in a match vs rival year contract with Kaizer Chiefs neighbors (Chipolopolo). reported cost of $USD120, 000. with an option of an additional year. Billiat’s earnings translate 5. He previously played for Frontier Steel, to R833 333 (US$44 845,31) Feruka,Highway and Gunners FC in Zimbabwe and Ajax Cape Town before per month. joining Kaizer Chiefs. He drives a Range Rover Sport 6. Katsande is from Mutoko Lumma CLR RS. 7. He attended Dangara Primary School in Mutoko and Sakubva 2 High for Secondary. 8. Despite dressing weird and controversies, CRACKERS Willard likes to dress in style. A child asked his father, “How were people born?” So his 9. He was devastated by the passing on of father said, “Adam and Eve made babies, then their babies Music guru Oliver Mtukudzi since Katsande most often after arriving in the dressing became adults and made babies, and so on.” The child then room, he plays songs from the late went to his mother, asked her the same question and she Superstar. told him, “We were monkeys then we evolved to become 10. His teammates only know like we are now.” The child ran back to his father and said, Katsande’s head hairless, being bold. He “You lied to me!” His father replied, “No, your mom was shaves it himself in front of the mirror. talking about her side of the family.” 11. He loves Twitter and active on social media posting his pictures.