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Liberty Dube
Entertainment Correspondent
A SHINING Mutare-based jewel is steadily carving her name into the national spotlight.
One Madzingeni, a 17-year-old Form Four learner at First Class Group of Schools, is a living proof that dreams nurtured with discipline and determination can take young people far.
Graceful, confident and focused, she has never allowed age or circumstance to limit her vision.
From an early age, her passion for modelling and self-expression set her apart.
Her journey now leads her to the Miss Born A Star Zimbabwe national finals scheduled for April in Mutare, where she will square off with other representatives from other provinces.
She is representing Mutare and Manicaland. The winner will proceed to represent Zimbabwe at the international finals in Lesotho in September.
Madzingeni is expected to step onto the national stage with confidence and determination. Beyond the glitz and glamour, she is using the platform to advocate for equal rights, which is a cause she believes speaks to fairness, dignity, and balance in society.
The Miss Born A Star pageant celebrates talent, confidence and individuals ready to shine beyond limits while embracing beauty with purpose.
Director of Eastern Royals Modelling Agency, Godfrey Tonderai Zvingowanisei confirmed this week that preparations for the much-anticipated event are in motion.
He said the pageant has grown into more than just a contest, as it is now a platform that empowers young people to discover their voices and embrace leadership.
“True equality is about building a society where everyone — regardless of gender — is given the respect, protection, and opportunity they deserve. While the fight for women’s rights remains critical, we must not overlook the unique challenges faced by men.
“Too often men are expected to be stoic, yet they experience high rates of workplace accidents, mental health struggles, and legal disparities that go unaddressed. Equal rights should not be seen as a competition. It is about creating a balanced society where every individual’s voice matters and where justice and opportunity extend to all. That is the kind of awareness and responsibility we hope our contestants embrace as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow.”
Zvingowanisei, who is also the national director for Miss Born A Star Zimbabwe, added that the pageant encourages contestants to think beyond the crown and embrace social responsibility.
“Our goal is to produce ambassadors who can shine locally and internationally, not just with beauty but with purpose and vision. These young women are the future of our nation, and platforms like Miss Born A Star allow them to combine talent with advocacy, confidence with compassion and ambition with action,” said Zvingowanisei.
As the countdown to the finals begins, fever is gripping the eastern border city over who will take the coveted crown. This will be one of the first high-profile modelling contests to take place in Manicaland this year, setting the stage for a season of glamour and talent, and will be followed by the Miss Rural Zimbabwe national finals, also scheduled for the province, with dates yet to be publicly announced.
