Musungo crowned Face of Globe Zim

Tafadzwa Zimoyo Arts Correspondent
Aspiring fashion designer Alishia Musungo (18) was crowned Face of the Globe Zimbabwe UK 2013 last weekend at the Croydon Conference Centre in the United Kingdom. The newly crowned queen beat nine finalists and is set to represent the UK in Paris at the global finals in October. The teenager walked away with beauty hampers courtesy of Rehoboth Creations.
In a telephone interview with Herald Entertainment, Musungo said winning the title has given her a breakthrough to raise awareness on problems within Africa.

“I feel happy to be the new Face of Globe Zimbabwe UK 2013. I want to highlight the goodness and talent of Africa and uplift Zimbabwe’s profile,” she said.
Musungo said the pageant also gave her a platform to launch her modelling career.

“The title is an honour and has given me responsibility to represent Zimbabwe globally and promote the Face of the Globe’s brand,” she said.
She, however, noted that a modelling comes with its own challenges such as maintaining yourself.

“From the night I was crowned, automatically I am now a role model to some people. You have to protect your image and make sure you use the title wisely,” said Musungo.

Sue Mhundwa was crowned first princess while Karen Gomwe scooped the second princess title and Miss Personality title.
Both princesses won a year’s modelling contracts, while Gomwe received another contract to be the new face of Blackarmoor Clothing by Gray Rwangah.
Cecilia Kupera won the Miss Photogenic title.

The event was hosted by Glorianne Francis and the judges’ panel included pageant coach Shirley James, Zimbabwean designer Leah of Africadesign, First Black Miss England Rachel Christie and the founder of Face of the Globe Lucie Hide.

According to the organisers, the models designed their African prints and brought their own garments.
The event was sponsored by Aloe Vera Company, Toch Ltd, La Reine, Power of Business Networking, Sandz Make-up, Lavida Royale, Blackarmoor Clothing, KM models and African Arts Council.

DJ King Alfred, Pearl Doherty, Shanky and Boyz Retonaz provided entertainment.
The pageant was founded by Lucie Hide and Zimbabwean-born model Lorraine Dzidzai Dymund Chinouriri holds the licence for Zimbabwe.
The pageant focuses on showcasing intelligent, talented and beautiful Zimbabwean women.