Introducing ZIWA Nominees " Blogger Of The
Year award 2015. The two youngest nominees amongst top five : Sakhile Khanye and Kudzai Pasirayi .
Whose efforts have advanced the blogging empowerment of young women through fashion ,arts and poetry .Expressing themselves of what they love and what inspires
them . At The Legacy Of True Beauty we had the opportunity to share their achievements and Challenges as Bloggers .
Tell us a bit about yourselves?
Sakhile Khanye is 20 years old
who is currently studying at the
University of York St John and a TV presenter on Nehanda TV.
Kudzai Pasirayi an ingenious blogger
penetrating age, race and religion through publishing posts, articles, books
and spoken words on various platforms.
Also, is a fashion blog, Simply
Stylishly Modesty which illustrates the modest woman in the 21st
century, cultural infusion and the rise of new talents mainly African
Designers.
When and why did you start blogging?
Sakhile: I started
blogging about 3 years ago because I felt like I wanted to educate others
through arts to help other young
people like me who want to be singers, actors, etc .i also interview upcoming artists on my blog so it can also benefit my readers on how they can bring their
dreams to reality within the industry of arts .
Kudzai: I started blogging when I was 16
years old on various topics such as life, purpose and daily motivations on a
blog.co.uk. I was really young and ambitious that it took me this far. I love
blogging. It is a way of expressing my thoughts and feelings about certain
things. To be honest, I just started fashion blogging this year in April and I
must say I love it already. Fashion has always been my thing. Growing up with a mother who makes
your clothes really inspired me to blog about fashion. I get to blog about about a local fashion designers and lots more
on fashion .
What have been some of your biggest challenges?
Kudzai: The
biggest challenge that I have
faced is when I started blogging , trying to get more people to just see what you
are doing or at least give comments on the posts. But over the years, I just
said to myself as long as I don’t give up and really do what I love, I won’t
worry about the rest. At that moment, things started to change, from one viewer
to more than 500 viewers and also being part of a blogger community. These days
I get to share my ideas with some great bloggers who comment on what I do and
also inspire me as well. I feel great as I didn’t give up.
Sakhile: That's
a very good question because being a blogger is not easy. You get many people
to read your work and obviously some would criticise or try to bring you down. I
have personally faced criticism from people but I did not stop , instead I kept
pushing and now I’m content with my blogging .
What motivates you?
Sakhile: God motivates
me in everything I do. I am a testimony of His good works.
Kudzai: Breathing and knowing that I have
another day to make this world a better place.
What are some of your other passions?
Kudzai: Wow, what a question. I must say my
passion is writing. I have been a writer since 12 and I published my own book “What
Life Teaches Us” you can find it on Amazon.
I believe I couldn’t have been a great blogger if I didn’t love writing
on certain topics such as fashion, cuisine or the lessons of life. Yes I am pursing my passion every day.
Sakhile: When
I was growing I always told myself I was going to be a singer or TV presenter
and at the moment I'm working with Nehanda TV thanks to Lance Guma and his wife
Mrs Mercy Guma for helping me including my mentor from day one Vickie Storm.
How did it feel being nominated as Blogger of the Year for the ZIWA Awards?
Sakhile: I was
thrilled to find out I was nominated and also as much as I wanted to win it, the
nomination for me it's an amazing achievement because it shows that someone
loved your work.
Kudzai: The experience was life changing, I
must say. Some of the kind words I
receive from people much older than me just overwhelmed me. I believe the ZIWA
Nomination has opened great doors for me.
Any advice to Zimbabwean women?
Kudzai: To all you Zimbabwean Ladies be yourself. Stop trying to ditch your
background and represent yourself and where you are from. I believe when you
are yourself, you will be content with life. You will be able to achieve
greater things as you are an original not a copy of what you see on TV .
Last words?
Sakhile: Thank you to everyone who has been supportive and
also for the nomination especially my girls and one last thing to all the ladies
don't forget to BE YOUR OWN BOSS!!!.
To Read more about their blogs ,see links below :
Kudzai Pasirayi
Skahile Khanye :
http://missclassique.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
Compiled by :
#TLOTB Features Writter :
Malebo Moloto
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