Bulawayo model bags Zambian awards

. Bruce Ndlovu
After winning the best model gong at the Bulawayo Arts Awards held earlier this year, model Shadel Noble is now set to go head to head with some of southern Africaaï¿½ï¿½s finest men on the ramp at the Zambian Fashion and Model Awards.

As the winner of the Best Male

Model of the Year at the Matabeleland Fashion Week 2015 as well as the Mr Fingers title in 2015, the last few years have been an exciting roller-coaster ride for Noble, who has emerged as one of the cityaï¿½ï¿½s prominent models after making the switch from the basketball court to the ramp.

After propelling Founders High to success in basketball, Noble is now winning away from the court, as he will be competing with some of the best models from Botswana, South Africa and Swaziland in the best emerging international model award category.

Set to be held at the Golden Zambezi Hotel on 4 November, the Zambia Fashion and Model Awards is meant to recognise those who have made a significant contribution in the world of fashion and modelling.

aï¿½?The Zambia Fashion and Model Awards, are a prestigious trademark event that incorporates fashion, music, photography and art to create a magical runway experience and recognise and award the most talented in the fashion industry,aï¿½? said Mutale Chikoyi about the award ceremony that is in its second edition.

Noble for his part said that he was happy to get regional recognition for his work.

aï¿½?This motivates me to keep working hard and kick even more doors down. The sky is not even the limit. Thereaï¿½ï¿½s a lot more that I can achieve,aï¿½? Noble said.