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(3426, 1, '2022-01-07 17:03:26', '2022-01-07 15:03:26', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Author: Chavani Ripfumelo Constacia</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Photo by  <a href="https://unsplash.com/@kmitchhodge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">K. Mitch Hodge</a> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Listen to the tone of my grief,<br>A discomfort that started when existence turns into a misery...<br>When days and night were more of the same..<br>When my ex started to cheats on me with a Paramour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He abandoned his son in my womb for he wanted pleasant time.<br>I still recalls with every details..<br>How he deprived me day light of my pure love...<br>He was a master!<br>He knew how to play his games well,<br>For i was not his first target neither his last.<br>He did it way back,<br>Before he even knew i will be on his target list..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before me,<br>He tasted so many innocent girls with his toung...<br>He never stopped there..<br>I was then on his palm as his victim...<br>He tasted me!<br>He still went on and on on nibbling more with his familiar toung he used to aweken my lust..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He gave me that same little glare,<br>That smile that play duplicate in my mentality like a condemnation.<br>I was confused,<br>I though it was love thats filled in his heart ..<br>Little did i noticed i was blundered..<br>I fall!<br>And fall!<br>I fall so deep in lust...<br>Its a pity there was not even a worning clue to awaken me.<br>I spread wide open without knowing his distrust..<br>For i assumed his acts were tangible..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>unexpectedly, things started to change<br>I knew he had another target list,<br>But i was busy hoping he won''t forsake me like others..<br>But i was wrong!<br>Because he gave himself to orthers..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The love we once had was now a memory, it was nolonger reserved and nolonger sacrificed,<br>He abandoned me before i was even due...<br>For i was carrying myself....<br>He abandoned his flash and blood,<br>He unclaimed his own son..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'THE RHYTHM OF MY GRIEF', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3423-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-01-07 17:03:26', '2022-01-07 15:03:26', '', 3423, 'https://www.avo.co.bw/?p=3426', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3428, 1, '2022-01-07 22:08:44', '2022-01-07 20:08:44', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Poem <span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Chavani Ripfumelo Constacia</span></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Photo by  <a href="https://unsplash.com/@kmitchhodge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">K. Mitch Hodge</a> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Listen to the tone of my grief,<br>A discomfort that started when existence turns into a misery...<br>When days and night were more of the same..<br>When my ex started to cheat on me with a Paramour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He abandoned his son in my womb for he wanted pleasant time.<br>I still recalls with every details..<br>How he deprived me day light of my pure love...<br>He was a master!<br>He knew how to play his games well,<br>For I was not his first target neither his last.<br>He did it way back,<br>Before he even knew I will be on his target list..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} -->\n<h4>Before me,</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He tasted so many innocent girls with his tongue...<br>He never stopped there..<br>I was then on his palm as his victim...<br>He tasted me!<br>He still went on and on on nibbling more with his familiar tongue he used to awaken my lust..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He gave me that same little glare,<br>That smile that play duplicate in my mentality like a condemnation.<br>I was confused,<br>I though it was love that''s filled in his heart ..<br>Little did I noticed I was blundered..<br>I fall!<br>And fall!<br>I fall so deep in lust...<br>Its a pity there was not even a worning clue to awaken me.<br>I spread wide open without knowing his distrust..<br>For I assumed his acts were tangible..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>unexpectedly, things started to change<br>I knew he had another target list,<br>But I was busy hoping he won''t forsake me like others..<br>But I was wrong!<br>Because he gave himself to others..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The love we once had was now a memory, it was no longer reserved and no longer sacrificed,<br>He abandoned me before I was even due...<br>For I was carrying myself....<br>He abandoned his flash and blood,<br>He unclaimed his own son..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'THE RHYTHM OF MY GRIEF', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3423-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-01-07 22:08:44', '2022-01-07 20:08:44', '', 3423, 'https://www.avo.co.bw/?p=3428', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3431, 1, '2022-01-07 22:26:35', '2022-01-07 20:26:35', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Poem by <span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Chavani Ripfumelo Constacia</span></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Photo by  <a href="https://unsplash.com/@kmitchhodge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">K. Mitch Hodge</a> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Listen to the tone of my grief,<br>A discomfort that started when existence turns into a misery...<br>When days and night were more of the same..<br>When my ex started to cheat on me with a Paramour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He abandoned his son in my womb for he wanted pleasant time.<br>I still recalls with every details..<br>How he deprived me day light of my pure love...<br>He was a master!<br>He knew how to play his games well,<br>For I was not his first target neither his last.<br>He did it way back,<br>Before he even knew I will be on his target list..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} -->\n<h4>Before me,</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He tasted so many innocent girls with his tongue...<br>He never stopped there..<br>I was then on his palm as his victim...<br>He tasted me!<br>He still went on and on on nibbling more with his familiar tongue he used to awaken my lust..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He gave me that same little glare,<br>That smile that play duplicate in my mentality like a condemnation.<br>I was confused,<br>I though it was love that''s filled in his heart ..<br>Little did I noticed I was blundered..<br>I fall!<br>And fall!<br>I fall so deep in lust...<br>Its a pity there was not even a worning clue to awaken me.<br>I spread wide open without knowing his distrust..<br>For I assumed his acts were tangible..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>unexpectedly, things started to change<br>I knew he had another target list,<br>But I was busy hoping he won''t forsake me like others..<br>But I was wrong!<br>Because he gave himself to others..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The love we once had was now a memory, it was no longer reserved and no longer sacrificed,<br>He abandoned me before I was even due...<br>For I was carrying myself....<br>He abandoned his flash and blood,<br>He unclaimed his own son..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'THE RHYTHM OF MY GRIEF', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3423-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-01-07 22:26:35', '2022-01-07 20:26:35', '', 3423, 'https://www.avo.co.bw/?p=3431', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3445, 2, '2022-01-08 11:06:29', '2022-01-08 09:06:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><iframe src="https://audiomack.com/embed/album/ybpicasso/7?background=1" width="100%" height="400" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} -->\n<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>LYRICS</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Had to do it on TV before<br>I did again but I swear we not actors</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That wasteman right there ain''t a shooter<br>Pulled up to his door,<br>He screamed like a hooter</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I Cant waste any verse and prayers<br>On any of my haters<br>I Feel like a stingy pastor</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Why he looking all pale<br>Like he seen a ghost<br>That mandam is outtah his color</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gottah my African linen<br>From Ghanna<br>Look at my drip<br>In the club like gunna</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>North east put me on that lagga<br>Peng ting segzy she speaking that patwa</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Daily bread we making bangers<br>I Approach mandam<br>Can never be a coward</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>808 make his face sour<br>I need my money in less<br>Than an Hour</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Francistown and I came as a leader<br>I came as wise I came with this power</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They admire the herbal life<br>I cannot be seen doing no powder</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She asked me if we ever gon meet<br>again I told here babe please dont halla</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cause for me to be in the scene<br>it gon be a cost<br>Cant be mahala</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>(HOOK)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WHAT ''Hala Hala hala<br>no, Its going to be a cost<br>it cant be mahala</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>what hala Hala hala<br>it''s going to be a cost<br>it cant be mahala</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>(Verse 2 )</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Look at my baby she rocking that zara<br>King of the jungle I feel like Mufasa<br>Stuck at the top and I dont ladder<br>Cant even feature mans on my League<br>I jah make em piss make him take a leak<br>I dont want a fish I need me an Ell<br>When I am on a verse it''s always a kill<br>As long as we win cant care how you feel</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And its business we dont do emotions<br>Whenever we text we dont do emjis</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Getting paid is always the motions<br>Brought that chaos<br>we coursing commotion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>issa New Wave<br>I brought the Ocean<br>if you have my money<br>just pass me direction</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>left his skin cracking<br>he needs a lotion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I dont fear No man<br>and No Evil<br>Jesus Christ<br>is who I worship</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>when I move<br>my G we not equal</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>they were sleeping<br>my hitta I was cautious</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ain''t no barrier.<br>these niggas see through</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>from the Ghetto<br>I am smelling Illegal</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>and my drip<br>is outtah your signal</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>in Maun they were<br>calling me killer</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ain''t no slacking you know<br>I am a winner</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>(hook)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'STREAM YBPICASSO - MAHA''LA(7) + LYRICS', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'stream-ybpicasso-mahala7-lyrics', '', '', '2022-01-08 11:06:32', '2022-01-08 09:06:32', '', 0, 'https://www.avo.co.bw/?p=3445', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(3487, 3, '2022-01-09 18:19:31', '2022-01-09 16:19:31', '<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>EDIBLES BRAND QUEEN</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutlo Julia Kutjwe</span></strong> is a young Motswana fashion designer. I can confidently call her a household name among teenagers. AVO recently managed to get a fraction of her time to sit down and learn more about the talented young lady.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutjwe</span></strong> briefly introduced herself by saying, “My name is <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutlo Julia Kutjwe</span></strong>. 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(3489, 1, '2022-01-09 18:19:31', '2022-01-09 16:19:31', '<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>EDIBLES BRAND QUEEN</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutlo Julia Kutjwe</span></strong> is a young Motswana fashion designer. I can confidently call her a household name among teenagers. AVO recently managed to get a fraction of her time to sit down and learn more about the talented young lady.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutjwe</span></strong> briefly introduced herself by saying, “My name is <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutlo Julia Kutjwe</span></strong>. 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I wish you all the best in your reign, you are defiantly in good hands, and may your reign be blissful and be blessed.” <strong>Gaothusi</strong> said on a Social Media status. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani</span></strong> describes herself as an extrovert who loves meeting and interacting with different people from various backgrounds and yearns to learn every day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Perera</span></strong> first discovered her passion for modeling when she was only 9 years old. “I saw a Junior Miss Botswana audition flyer and that immediately struck my interest.” She mentioned. Although it was just a hobby at first, she grew to learn more about it and that enhanced her love and passion for modeling. Her favorite part about modeling is the exposure, getting to meet and work with other creatives is encouraging for her. When asked who her favorite celebrity model is, she mentioned<strong> Miss Universe South Africa 2021</strong>,<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"> Zozibini Tunzi</span></strong>. “She was the representation African and black girls like myself needed to see in the media.” Further reasoning from<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"> Gimhani</span></strong> was that <strong>Zozibini Tunzi</strong> encouraged young women to take up space and advocated for gender inequality and education.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Challenges</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani</span></strong> has a passion for the industry, some challenges come with it. “The industry isn’t taken as seriously as it should be, there aren’t many opportunities, and people always have something negative to say about your appearance.” She claimed. To try and tackle these challenges, she takes initiative to find opportunities on her own and educate those who have false perceptions about the industry. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani</span></strong> further explained that it is essential to have tough skin and persevere through anything thrown at you. To ease anxiety before entering the stage she takes a little prayer to thank God and ask him for guidance and then proceeds to take deep breaths in and out to try and lose the nerves.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Inspiration</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her parents are her biggest inspiration, coming from nothing and working extremely hard to give her and her siblings a better life. They inspire her to make a name for herself and be independent. Modeling isn’t her only focus, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani </span></strong>hopes to see her project, “The Empowering Educational Movement,” expand to become a global non-government organization, advocating for quality education, self-love, and mental health. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Perera</span></strong> is a pageantry girl who has played a range of sports being rugby, cricket, netball, swimming, and golf. Even during her free time, she takes on these various activities including swimming, playing rugby, and learning about cars and panel beating from her brother.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani</span></strong> adores animals, especially dogs. She aspires to become an entrepreneur in the tourism and hospitality sector owning hotels, lodges and providing tourists with the full African experience that her beautiful country Botswana has to offer, as well as to create employment across Botswana. She has worked with <strong>SKY Girls BW</strong> as a presenter and would like to explore other similar opportunities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can''t wait to have the very beautiful <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani</span></strong> in India very soon!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>#MissTeenInternational</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>#MissTeenInternationalIndonesia</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>#MissTeenInternational2021</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>#Indonesia #MTI #Glamanand</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'TSWANA RISING QUEEN', 'Miss Teen International Botswana 2021, pageantry for teenagers, crowned a new queen on the 18th of September. 17-year-old Pilikwe native, Gimhani Mohau Perera, was crowned by the reigning queen, Anicia Gaothusi. “To our new Queen, Gimhani Perera, congratulations. I wish you all the best in your reign, you are defiantly in good hands, and may your reign be blissful and be blessed.” Gaothusi said on a Social Media status. Gimhani describes herself as an extrovert who loves meeting and interacting with different people from various backgrounds and yearns to learn every day.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3530-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-01-10 12:41:31', '2022-01-10 10:41:31', '', 3530, 'https://www.avo.co.bw/?p=3534', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(3536, 1, '2022-01-10 12:46:31', '2022-01-10 10:46:31', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>New Queen Crowned</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Miss Teen International Botswana 2021</span></strong>, pageantry for teenagers, crowned a new queen on the 18th of September. 17-year-old Pilikwe native, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani Mohau Perera</span></strong>, was crowned by the reigning queen, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Anicia Gaothusi</span></strong>. “To our new Queen, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani Perera</span></strong>, congratulations. I wish you all the best in your reign, you are defiantly in good hands, and may your reign be blissful and be blessed.” <strong>Gaothusi</strong> said on a Social Media status. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani</span></strong> describes herself as an extrovert who loves meeting and interacting with different people from various backgrounds and yearns to learn every day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Perera</span></strong> first discovered her passion for modeling when she was only 9 years old. “I saw a Junior Miss Botswana audition flyer and that immediately struck my interest.” She mentioned. Although it was just a hobby at first, she grew to learn more about it and that enhanced her love and passion for modeling. Her favorite part about modeling is the exposure, getting to meet and work with other creatives is encouraging for her. When asked who her favorite celebrity model is, she mentioned<strong> Miss Universe South Africa 2021</strong>,<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"> Zozibini Tunzi</span></strong>. “She was the representation African and black girls like myself needed to see in the media.” Further reasoning from<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"> Gimhani</span></strong> was that <strong>Zozibini Tunzi</strong> encouraged young women to take up space and advocated for gender inequality and education.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Challenges</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani</span></strong> has a passion for the industry, some challenges come with it. “The industry isn’t taken as seriously as it should be, there aren’t many opportunities, and people always have something negative to say about your appearance.” She claimed. To try and tackle these challenges, she takes initiative to find opportunities on her own and educate those who have false perceptions about the industry. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani</span></strong> further explained that it is essential to have tough skin and persevere through anything thrown at you. To ease anxiety before entering the stage she takes a little prayer to thank God and ask him for guidance and then proceeds to take deep breaths in and out to try and lose the nerves.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Inspiration</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her parents are her biggest inspiration, coming from nothing and working extremely hard to give her and her siblings a better life. They inspire her to make a name for herself and be independent. Modeling isn’t her only focus, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani </span></strong>hopes to see her project, “The Empowering Educational Movement,” expand to become a global non-government organization, advocating for quality education, self-love, and mental health. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Perera</span></strong> is a pageantry girl who has played a range of sports being rugby, cricket, netball, swimming, and golf. Even during her free time, she takes on these various activities including swimming, playing rugby, and learning about cars and panel beating from her brother.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani</span></strong> adores animals, especially dogs. She aspires to become an entrepreneur in the tourism and hospitality sector owning hotels, lodges and providing tourists with the full African experience that her beautiful country Botswana has to offer, as well as to create employment across Botswana. She has worked with <strong>SKY Girls BW</strong> as a presenter and would like to explore other similar opportunities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can''t wait to have the very beautiful <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Gimhani</span></strong> in India very soon!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>#MissTeenInternational</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>#MissTeenInternationalIndonesia</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>#MissTeenInternational2021</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>#Indonesia #MTI #Glamanand</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'TSWANA RISING QUEEN', 'Miss Teen International Botswana 2021, pageantry for teenagers, crowned a new queen on the 18th of September. 17-year-old Pilikwe native, Gimhani Mohau Perera, was crowned by the reigning queen, Anicia Gaothusi. “To our new Queen, Gimhani Perera, congratulations. I wish you all the best in your reign, you are defiantly in good hands, and may your reign be blissful and be blessed.” Gaothusi said on a Social Media status. ', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3530-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-01-10 12:46:31', '2022-01-10 10:46:31', '', 3530, 'https://www.avo.co.bw/?p=3536', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3537, 2, '2022-01-14 11:50:11', '2022-01-14 09:50:11', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Sakshi Bhargava</span></strong>, 19, Motswana by birth and Indian by race, is a Francistown-raised beauty queen and philanthropist. She is proudly among the first representations of <strong>Botswana</strong>''s diversity, particularly in the pageantry industry. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Sakshi</span></strong> has always known <strong>Botswana</strong> to be her home and has always dreamt of representing Botswana ever since she started pageantry. Her dreams are coming to life as she recently took the <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Miss Global Botswana 2021</span></strong> home, hence will be representing Botswana at <strong>Miss Global International 2021</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is not <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Sakshi</span></strong>’s first time in Pageantry and not her first victory. She was crowned second Princess of <strong>Junior Miss Botswana 2016</strong>, and first Princess of <strong>Miss Teen Hope 2017</strong>. "I am still in shock that today, I can proudly say that I am Miss Global Botswana 2021. For me this is more than just a title, it’s an opportunity for me to amplify my voice. A platform in which I will be able to take Botswana to the world and I assure you that I will represent our country with utmost pride and Botho. Thank you to everyone that has helped me pave my way to today. Kealeboga." Said <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Sakshi</span></strong> said in a post on her Facebook page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">PAGEANTRY</mark></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What made you decide to join the pageantry world?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pageantry is something I never saw myself going into but I know that my mom was vouching for me to try it out. I did my very first pageant as a trial run in 2016 and I immediately fell in love with the pageantry industry and I have never looked back ever since.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What is your favourite part about pageantry?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The platforms I get to be on through pageantry allow me to be a role model to every young girl out there that dreams to be a model someday. I do not take this for granted and I adore the fact that I am able to mentor young girls about a passion that we all share.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>Who is your favourite celebrity beauty queen and why?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every year that a new Miss World or Miss Universe gets crowned, I always have a new favourite. For me, it’s about being able to learn something from each and every queen because they all have different experiences and knowledge to share with us. Pageantry is an industry in which there are hundreds of remarkable queens every year and I am always eager to learn from all of them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What challenges do you face, as a beauty queen in Botswana?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I believe the biggest challenge we face is getting sponsorship/pledges to support us throughout our careers as competing in pageants is a huge investment. Pageantry in Botswana is unfortunately not at the place we wish it to be and so we have a hard time convincing stakeholders to support us.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>How do you tackle these challenges?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To me, it’s all about building a brand that any entity would benefit from associating itself with and so as I grow, I try to get my brand to a point at which it would be very hard to hear a “no” from anyone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What/who is your inspiration??</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I derive my inspiration from several sources including myself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What do you plan on doing full time?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pageantry provided me with a platform in which I started doing community work at a very young age and I now identify as a philanthropist. It is because of this that it has become a dream of mine for the longest time ever to one day work for the United Nations to be able to make a difference in so many more lives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What are your hobbies or interests outside of pageantry?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Honestly speaking, I don’t do much but as of late I’ve fallen in love with how great it feels to keep your body fit and be mindful of becoming the best version of yourself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>How do you handle stage anxiety?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is very important to believe in yourself as only then will someone else be able to believe in you. I stand on every stage knowing I’m strong, I’m powerful and I can change the world. Feeding myself good thoughts helps a lot.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">MISS GLOBAL BOTSWANA</mark></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>Why did you decide to join the Miss Global Botswana 2021 pageantry?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The last time I competed in a pageant was in 2017 and this was because from the year 2018 till 2020, I was in the final years of high school and I wished to use all my time towards my education. From the day I joined pageantry, I always knew that one day I was going to represent Botswana on an international platform and for the past 5 years I’ve been working tirelessly to make this dream of mine come true and I’m so grateful to have gotten this opportunity.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>How was the Miss Global Botswana experience for you?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It gives me great joy to be a representative of a country so diverse, beautiful, and cultured. I am excited to have been awarded this opportunity and it is one that I do not take for granted. It allows me to put Botswana on the map and I truly can’t wait.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>Do you believe you will be crowned Miss Global International 2021?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I believe that I will do my best to be the first Motswana to get the Miss Global title.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">ABLE HEARTS</mark></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What influenced you to set up ABLE HEARTS??</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2017 I joined a pageant in which I had to carry out a community project as part of being a contestant and the project I chose to start was titled “Able Hearts”. From a very young age, I noticed that people faced with disabilities have always been stigmatized in society and not treated as equals. I knew that the only way change would come about in my peers is if someone their age takes a stand to educate them on how to treat people faced with disabilities equally and fairly. With all this in mind, I started the Able Hearts project under the motto “We are all equal in the fact that we are different”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What is your organization''s mission?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Able Hearts Foundation launched “The Dynamic Talent Show” in which we give children faced with disabilities the platform to express themselves and showcase their God-given talents through this annual talent show. We started the initiative in 2018 and have been working under it as we realized giving the children such a platform truly empowers them to focus on their talents and develop them to a point where they feel confident and comfortable performing them. In addition to this, we have been visiting junior secondary schools and educating them to treat the disabled community with equal and fair judgment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What impact has ABLE HEARTS made since its founding date?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since 2017 we have worked with over 200 children faced with disabilities and empowered them enough to know that they are very talented such that they now know and understand the best ways to express themselves. The most important aspect to me throughout all the years I’ve worked with the children is that I have built a strong relationship with every one of them such that whenever they see me or my team, it brings them so much joy and it warms our hearts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What impact has it made in your life?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I never knew I would have such purpose and meaning to life such that I’d be a voice of a community that is often voiceless. It has allowed me to grow as a person and be a representation to my peers that we need to fight all the social ills that exist because no one else will. 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(3538, 1, '2022-01-10 13:36:29', '2022-01-10 11:36:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Sakshi Bhargava</span></strong>, 19, Motswana by birth and Indian by race, is a Francistown-raised beauty queen and philanthropist. She is proudly among the first representations of <strong>Botswana</strong>''s diversity, particularly in the pageantry industry. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Sakshi</span></strong> has always known <strong>Botswana</strong> to be her home and has always dreamt of representing Botswana ever since she started pageantry. Her dreams are coming to life as she was recently crowned <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Miss Global Botswana 2021</span></strong>, hence will be representing Botswana at <strong>Miss Global International 2021</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is not <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Sakshi</span></strong>’s first time in Pageantry and not her first victory. She was crowned second Princess of <strong>Junior Miss Botswana 2016</strong>, and first Princess of <strong>Miss Teen Hope 2017</strong>. "I am still in shock that today, I can proudly say that I am Miss Global Botswana 2021. For me this is more than just a title, it’s an opportunity for me to amplify my voice. A platform in which I will be able to take Botswana to the world and I assure you that I will represent our country with utmost pride and Botho. Thank you to everyone that has helped me pave my way to today. Kealeboga." Said <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Sakshi</span></strong> said in a post on her Facebook page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">PAGEANTRY</span></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What made you decide to join the pageantry world?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pageantry is something I never saw myself going into but I know that my mom was vouching for me to try it out. I did my very first pageant as a trial run in 2016 and I immediately fell in love with the pageantry industry and I have never looked back ever since.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What is your favourite part about pageantry?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The platforms I get to be on through pageantry allow me to be a role model to every young girl out there that dreams to be a model someday. I do not take this for granted and I adore the fact that I am able to mentor young girls about a passion that we all share.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>Who is your favourite celebrity beauty queen and why?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every year that a new Miss World or Miss Universe gets crowned, I always have a new favourite. For me, it’s about being able to learn something from each and every queen because they all have different experiences and knowledge to share with us. Pageantry is an industry in which there are hundreds of remarkable queens every year and I am always eager to learn from all of them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What challenges do you face, as a beauty queen in Botswana?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I believe the biggest challenge we face is getting sponsorship/pledges to support us throughout our careers as competing in pageants is a huge investment. 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What pushed you to take a step to say “pageantry is one other thing I want to do”?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During my time at Diamond Pageantry Academy, I learned the difference between modeling and Pageantry. I have since learned more about modeling than Pageantry. However, I believe pageantry passion came more naturally to me. Modeling has since been a part of who I am. There is not a year that passes that I am not on the runway. Regardless, there was still a longing in me for pageantry. I wanted to give it a shot because I watch Miss Botswana, Miss World, Miss Supra, and Miss Universe endless and I feel like I would belong.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am craving for the crown and the experience. So, when I was selected and my application for the Supermodel international pageant was accepted I was overjoyed because I now get to combine my passion for both Pageantry and modeling on the same stage. 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Also, I applaud all fashion designers out there.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>If you are not designing or modeling what do you do for relaxation?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Between school, modeling, and my sewing career I don''t have time to relax. I am on my toes 24/7. However, I do spare some time and enjoy going on cake and coffee dates with my friends, a good read, and also just being home with family.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Where do you get the support from to deal with the pressure of the industry?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With all the wonderful support, I get from my awesome family, friends as well as the Diamond Academy crew. I look forward to many more runways and stages, as well as growth and new passions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What are your plans?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of my greatest aspirations is to one day represent Botswana at the Miss Universe pageant and bring back that title once again. I look forward to one day studying fashion design and owning my own global fashion house. I believe what I have achieved so far is only the beginning and I still look forward to so many great achievements.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to young people who what to venture into the modelling or pageantry sphere?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These are very difficult industries to be in, not just financially, but mentally and psychologically as well. Between long and dreadful rehearsals and the pressure of maintaining the right image, passion, a determination is what will pull you through. Pageantry and modeling are jobs like all others. And if you don''t love what you do, then what you do won''t love you back.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'YOUNG BLACK AND MULTI-GIFTED', 'I am Chedza Palesa Setimela. A 25-year-old Business administration student at the University of Botswana. I graduated from Diamond pageantry Academy in 2016. That entitles me to be a proudly certified diamond. Since my graduation, I have participated in the Empire Fashion Show, Fashion Without Borders, Top model Botswana as well as Runway pageant night. I have also been a commercial model for brands such as the MA Parlor and Zaron cosmetics.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3540-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-01-10 14:16:39', '2022-01-10 12:16:39', '', 3540, 'https://www.avo.co.bw/?p=3545', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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The Snapper is a young photographer born and raised in Lobatse as well as Kanye.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">The Snapper</span></strong>, photography is broad, he does not specialize in a specific field of photography be it wildlife photography. He is the master of photographic challenges. He went on to mention that in his field he challenges himself in covering all aspects of photography. Be it commercial, landscape, or wildlife, very multi-talented you could say. For him, being able to snap a picture and conceptualize it is his biggest strength.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He uses photography to represent art and portray ideas around captured art. Although he covers almost all photographic fields, he is much more fascinated and into wildlife photography. It has a broad aspect when it comes to showing something in motion, making the pictures very interesting for the human eye. “I see my work as a script that is trying to tell a story, said the young<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"> Abram</span></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Allen</span></strong> first started his photographic journey in October 2019, he revealed that he did not just wake up and picture himself as a photographer. It started at church when a member of his congregation asked him to be their photographer. “It was my first time taking on such a task,” he said. Although he was not a photographer, he did not turn them down or make excuses, he went for it and to his surprise, they were very pleased with the photos he took. This is when he developed a passion for photography.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By the year 2020, in May, he started looking up to figures like the Canadian photographer<strong> <span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Peter Mackhonen</span></strong>, the likes of Gonna, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">JM photography</span></strong>, where he learnt how to play with colours. Their works inspired him but his motive was not to copy them, he wanted to come up with something different. He learnt how to be creative with colours, snap the right angle to come up with a good picture. With all this inspiration he was able to master capturing quality pictures even when using equipment of low quality.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">The Snapper </span></strong>works with models and always tries to make it his best in directing them on how to pose to capture the art behind each models posture and facial expressions. He has done most of his work on his own; he does not have a specific team. The young man is very determined to one day see himself working with fashion brands, and modelling agencies, although it is not an easy field to pursue as most of the fashion houses are often looking forward to working with photographers who are more advanced in the field and have a very large following and recognition. &nbsp;He is also fascinated with working with corporations such as <strong>Mascom</strong>, government organisations and weddings as they have a large exposure which is essential for photographers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I believe that <strong>Botswana</strong> photographers can make it big in the photographic field provided they work well together with locals,” he explained. He raised a concern that more often clients always push for a lower price although they provide quality services. He mentioned that if they avoided this habit of always negotiating the prices, photographers could be far and motivated to do more than they deliver in terms of business. We all know that for a photographer to deliver quality pictures it requires good quality cameras with advanced lenses. He regards photography as a fast-growing industry as it portrays life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Ntsimako</span></strong> highly emphasised that although pricing, good quality pictures and clientele can grow a photographer into becoming the best, exhibitions are also the way to go. He expressed that he has noticed that in Botswana exhibitions are not so common, unlike museums which store art from way back which is a good thing.<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"> The Snapper</span></strong> could not stop expressing that photography seems to be more side-lined when it comes to the exhibition. His dream is to see his work in exhibitions all around Botswana. He will also like o work with companies and agencies where he will sell his art. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">The Snapper</span></strong> also enjoys travelling photography which he believes can come in handy in his photographic journey as he is a very imaginative young man, very creative and can adjust to the weather conditions where his camera takes him, just as long as he captures art, meet people of different races and skin tones which is always fun to work with. He believes that this travelling photographic spree can help him come up with wonderful pictures to back up a successful exhibition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apart from photography <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">The Snapper</span></strong> also has another passion which is investing in property. In the future, the Snapper want to be a property investor which he will juggle with photography as the field is also dear to him. When giving a word of advice to future aspiring photographers he mentioned that as a photographer he has never labelled himself as the best, he regards it as a field of new beginnings every day as every concept is always different. He also advised them that when taking pictures they ought to be free as their art will speak for itself. He urges them not to get in the field for fame and money as it should come from the heart.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'EXHIBITIONS ARE THE WAY TO GO', 'Africa’s Very Own Magazine prides itself in ensuring that all creative’s are given the time to shine. We got the chance to interview one of Botswana’s young uprising photographers, Allen Tefo Abram, who goes by the name "The Snapper’’. The Snapper is a young photographer born and raised in Lobatse as well as Kanye.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'exhibitions-are-the-way-to-go', '', '', '2022-01-13 18:07:49', '2022-01-13 16:07:49', '', 0, 'https://www.avo.co.bw/?p=3548', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(3550, 1, '2022-01-10 14:49:23', '2022-01-10 12:49:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Africa’s Very Own Magazine</span></strong> prides itself in ensuring that all creative’s are given the time to shine. We got the chance to interview one of Botswana’s young uprising photographers, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Allen Tefo Abram</span></strong>, who goes by the name "<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">The</span></strong> <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Snapper</span></strong>’’. The Snapper is a young photographer born and raised in Lobatse as well as Kanye.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">The Snapper</span></strong>, photography is broad, he does not specialize in a specific field of photography be it wildlife photography. He is the master of photographic challenges. He went on to mention that in his field he challenges himself in covering all aspects of photography. Be it commercial, landscape, or wildlife, very multi-talented you could say. For him, being able to snap a picture and conceptualize it is his biggest strength.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He uses photography to represent art and portray ideas around captured art. Although he covers almost all photographic fields, he is much more fascinated and into wildlife photography. It has a broad aspect when it comes to showing something in motion, making the pictures very interesting for the human eye. “I see my work as a script that is trying to tell a story, said the young<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"> Abram</span></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Allen</span></strong> first started his photographic journey in October 2019, he revealed that he did not just wake up and picture himself as a photographer. It started at church when a member of his congregation asked him to be their photographer. “It was my first time taking on such a task,” he said. Although he was not a photographer, he did not turn them down or make excuses, he went for it and to his surprise, they were very pleased with the photos he took. This is when he developed a passion for photography.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By the year 2020, in May, he started looking up to figures like the Canadian photographer<strong> <span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Peter Mackhonen</span></strong>, the likes of Gonna, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">JM photography</span></strong>, where he learnt how to play with colours. Their works inspired him but his motive was not to copy them, he wanted to come up with something different. He learnt how to be creative with colours, snap the right angle to come up with a good picture. 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(3552, 14, '2022-01-10 15:00:19', '2022-01-10 13:00:19', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By Wednesdays at most, she’d feel tired of being human. But she never showed it. As it turned out, being human involved a lot of things. Things she would rather not do at all – like working part-time in her parent’s bar-restaurant or mixing drinks and serving rude female customers. But she had to do it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As she came from a table after serving some pervy men, Mandy’s phone suddenly rang – an incongruously joyful and upbeat song. She quickly put the food tray she was holding on the counter and dug it from her apron and put it on silent. She’d forgotten to silence it and Charlie, the manager, would’ve skinned her alive had he heard it ring. She looked around for him then backed into a corner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I miss you so bad.” Was the first thing her boyfriend said when she picked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Deal with it. If you haven’t fought with me, we’d even be getting biblical right now.” Kavi let out a long and loud moan, and Mandy blushed, her stomach doing the strangest loop de loop. She loved him so much she hated it sometimes. She knew they were going to break up in the future for one reason or the other but sometimes you just have to let yourself fall in love so deep you forget which way is up.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Please, don’t talk to me about sex now.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I was just saying…”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Well, don’t. Don’t you have better use for that mouth?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You know I do.” Kavi coughed on the other end of the line and Mandy giggled. She then glanced at Ayesha, her workmate, as she mimed something she couldn’t understand. “Listen, we’ll talk later. Gotta go work.” And she hung up then put the phone back in the pocket of her apron and got behind the counter. She heard Charlie shout in the kitchen so she went to peek to see who the unfortunate victim of his wrath was. Ayesha just stood there, her body flinching with every word Charlie spewed out. Her head was bowed down and she was nibbling at her lip, on the verge of tears.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Calm down, Gordon Ramsay, this isn’t Masterchef USA.” Mandy said walking up to them. She dismissed Ayesha who quickly scurried away. The sound of cooking was stronger inside – the sizzles, the frying and the sssh-zz-whrr-ing noises that made up a kitchen buzzed all around. “You need to stop doing that to your employees, really.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“She always serves the wrong people the wrong order, she deserves what she got.” He went back to his work station and made a short work of dicing onions with a lethal-looking knife. Not a single tear was shed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Charlie, if you haven’t noticed, that girl was beyond terrified.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s always nice to have a healthy dose of fear in my employees.” He said, smirking the smirk of all smirks. “It just doesn’t work on you because your parents own this restaurant so you think you’re my equal.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Whatever, my time’s up.” Her nimble fingers untied her apron with a flash of pink nail polish. She hung it on the rack and grabbed her handbag.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Bye. See you tomorrow.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Unfortunately.” She said at the eve of her departure, leaving behind a chuckling Charlie. She said her goodbyes to the other workers and proceeded to her car. She kicked its engine to life after she got in and drove home in pondering silence. Mandy loved her serenity... solitude, she’d really rather stay alone than be around people. Not that she had anything against anyone. It was just how she was.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A delicious smell of chicken curry assailed her nostrils as soon as she opened the door to her house. Mandy found her mother preparing dinner in the open kitchen. She kissed her cheek as a form of hello and sighed jumping to sit on the counter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’ve already ran a not bath for you.” Her mother said and she grinned, revealing her perfect set of white teeth. “l know you’re beyond exhausted but don’t get used to it. Dinner will be ready by the time you’re done.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’d say you’re the best mother in the world if you weren’t the one who forced to work in your restaurant in the first place. I mean-”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We just want the best for you, Amanda.” Her father interjected in a deep baritone voice as he emerged from the back door. Mandy rolled her eyes, jumped down. “You wore that to work today? Isn’t it a little bit short?” Her father was referring to the short denim skirt she’d worn. But it wasn’t even that short, just above her knees.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Compared to what other girls my age wear out there, I’m practically dressed for church. You should stop thinking like dinosaur, dad.” She said patting his shoulder. Her mother bit back her laugh as Mandy walked away.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Up to the age of nineteen, Mandy’s life has been unblemished and steady. Her parents were still married, her best friend has been constant for over eight years and no one close to her has died. She’s never won any major competitions at school nor has she been spotted for any special talent. She’s not really a physical person so she hates sports. She also hates people who play sports and the people who watch people who play sports. Uh, where’s the fun in running around?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She’s never achieved anything beyond school work. Mandy has also never been seriously sick nor has she ever been abused or treated badly... if you don’t count the fact that she’s being forced to work now. But that’s just it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was a miracle that someone like her existed. Not that she was complaining but she wasn’t even living at all. She needed more drama in her life, a little extra oomph. She needed to face a life-threatening situation and have a near-death experience or something of that sort. Insert insane crackling here.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Baths were a girl’s best friend. Screw diamonds, chocolates and things like those. She was feeling refreshed and so very relaxed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She joined her parents for dinner after she bathed and changed into a grey oversized tee and black sweatpants. They made small talk as they ate. She told them about her day, the customers she served and the employees Charlie terrorized for the day. At one point, her mother mimicked Charlie, making them all laugh out loud.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m going in early today, goodnight.” She announced standing up, taking her plate to the washing basin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Amanda.” Her mother called as she was about to leave. She turned to face them. “Are you okay?” She was sensing something was off but she couldn’t quite place it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Oh, I’m one big bag of sunshine and puppies. Why are you asking, dear mother?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Nothing, just-“ She decided not to say anything else. “You would talk to us if something was wrong, right?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Would you listen?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Yes!” Both parents chorused. They felt as if there was an accusatory tone to what their daughter just said. Mandy giggled,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Okay. Everything is fine, mom. You don’t have to worry. And yes, I’ll tell you if something is wrong, you know I’m not one to keep quiet about anything. So, goodnight!” And she was gone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once in the sanctuary of her bedroom, she got under the duvet covers and took out her Kindle to catch-up on the book she’d been reading. She was actually just waiting for her parents to go to bed so she could sneak out and go for a drive. Driving in the dark was therapy for her ever since she got a car at sixteen, it was a chance to refuel her inner energy. She knew her parents would never allow her to drive after the sun had gone to sleep so she waited for them to go to bed and then she snuck out. Everyday. Which was usually after ten. She would usually return just after midnight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a few hours, Mandy opened the door and peeped through to see if her parents were in the lounge. She closed it again slowly then threw on a hoodie and opened her bedroom window. She quietly and easily climbed over the window and left it open.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like everyday, she prayed that her car does not wake her parents as it started. And like everyday, they never woke up. She played soft harp music as she drove, feeling better already. Mandy drove for a full thirty minutes before reaching her usual spot by the river bank. She got out of the car, her feet soundless as she walked and sat down on the lawn by the river. Just looking at the water on a clear night gave her existential chills. And the moon inside her suddenly continued its orbit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Everything around her suddenly became naked and she became aware of it all. The beat of her heart, her emotions, the breeze as it whispered, the abstract universe... she felt every bit of it. The silence around her touched infinity and yet she didn’t know exactly what she came here to do every single day. She was seeking- she was seeking for a better reason to live.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mandy ambled to her car after some minutes and drove back home. She killed the car engine and went towards the window of her bedroom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was closed shut.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The light was also off but she left in on. And the window open. Could her parents have found out that she was gone? Her heart started pounding at that thought. She took a deep breath to steady her breathing and went to the back door. It had a spare key under a flower pot so she used that to enter the house.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On the way to her bedroom, Mandy didn’t turn on any light so darkness was still a guest. She traced her hands on the wall for support taking premeditated steps. She touched something wet, gooey and soft. It reminded her of a rotten tomato, and she jumped. A reflex action.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mandy flipped on the nearby light switch and went back to the wall where she’d touched the spot. She tried to find it but it seemed to have disappeared. Maybe her fingertips had imagined it, she said internally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the bedroom, she opened the door and her soul almost left her body. She screamed and fell on her bottom then immediately stood up and raced to her parents bedroom. Mandy knocked- No, she banged and pounded on the door until her father opened it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Dad, there’s- there’s someone in my bedroom.” Her laboured breaths weren’t to be missed. “On my bed... I- someone is sleeping on my bed and I don’t know how he or she got in...” The look on her fathers face went from sleepy to annoyed to confused.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Who are you?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“What?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Honey, who is it?” Her mother asked, tying her gown as she approached them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Mom, just... please come with me. There’s- there’s someone in my bedroom.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Miss, I think you’ve come to the wrong house.” Her father stated as a matter of fact.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Dad! It’s me, Amanda. This is the right house, this is my house.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our daughter is sleeping in her room. Honey, what’s going on? Who is this?” Her mother looked at her father for answers but he didn’t have any. Mandy started to get scared. She touched her forehead, at the brink of tears, and whispered to herself,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“What’s happening?” She rubbed her face in frustration, “Mom?” She tried to touch her but her father pushed her away from her.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Look, miss. If you don’t get out of our house right now, we’re calling the police.” A lone tear ran down her cheek when she heard her father say that.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Why don’t you recognize me?!” She cried, “I’m your daughter!” Her father grabbed her by the arm and pulled her out of the house as she cried. This was real and it was happening. Her parents didn’t know, let alone recognise her. He unlocked the door,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Get out!” He threw her out and closed the door. Mandy staggered and fell to her knees, crying. Later, she composed herself, got in her car and drove straight to a police station. Something was wrong and she needed help to figure out exactly what going on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her car halted in front of the station and she got out then ran inside faster than you can say ‘wait’. She approached the front desk and found a female officer sitting behind it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I need your help.” She was panting, crying and sweating from all the adrenaline rush. “Someone is in my house, I think it’s a robber and my parents don’t recognise me. I think he’s forcing them to say they don’t. Please come with me, I need your help.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Miss, please calm down. You’re not making any sense. Calm down and tell me what happened.” The female officer said. Mandy took a deep breath and narrated everything to the officer who noted some points down and moved to a computer. “Okay, tell me your name please.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Mandy. I mean, Amanda. Amanda O’Neil.” The officer typed in her name then looked up at her. Her demeanor had changed from concerned to annoyed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Is this some sort of prank?” Even her voice sounded harsh.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Huh?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Kids these days! Who put you up to this? Is it your friends? Did they dare you to do this? Do you know I could lock you up for wasting my time like this?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m serious here! This isn’t a prank nor is it a dare, okay! My parents literally threw me out of the house and that’s not something they would ever-“</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Miss, there’s no one by the name of Amanda O’Neil.” She told her plainly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Wh- what do you mean? What are you talking about? I am Amanda O’Neil.” Mandy was confused beyond explanation. She was scared too. Terrified, really.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You can stop with your jokes now. And get out.” Mandy opened her mouth and closed it again. Language skills had apparently abandoned her. Either that, or she had nothing to say. And she suddenly couldn’t breathe, air was not going into her lungs and she started to hyperventilate as the station begun to spin.&nbsp; She took a step backwards again then wobbled and almost fell had she not supported herself with the edge of the wall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deciding to leave, she moved as stealthily as her legs would allow. By the time she got out, her eyes were blinking drowsily. The saliva in her mouth had dried up to nothing, and a cold heat was up the back of her neck, prickling her sweat-soaked skin. All Mandy wanted to do was give in to the overwhelming need to lie down – to let the darkness closing in take her over. But where was she going to go?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She wiped her tears and dug her phone from her pocket. Every trace of her life on the internet was gone. Even her social media accounts had disappeared. She wanted to laugh – at the craziness of her life. When she looked up from her phone, she saw some boy leaning against her car with his arms folded and his legs crossed at the ankles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“They didn’t believe me either.” He said without any form of hello.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You- what?” Upon seeing the confused look on her face, he explained,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I heard you in there and... they didn’t believe me too. I woke up this morning and no one knew who I was.” Mandy just stared at him, mute. “I thought I was crazy or delusional but you seem to be going through the same thing I am. 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She looked around for him then backed into a corner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I miss you so bad.” Was the first thing her boyfriend said when she picked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Deal with it. If you haven’t fought with me, we’d even be getting biblical right now.” Kavi let out a long and loud moan, and Mandy blushed, her stomach doing the strangest loop de loop. She loved him so much she hated it sometimes. She knew they were going to break up in the future for one reason or the other but sometimes you just have to let yourself fall in love so deep you forget which way is up.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Please, don’t talk to me about sex now.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I was just saying…”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Well, don’t. Don’t you have better use for that mouth?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You know I do.” Kavi coughed on the other end of the line and Mandy giggled. She then glanced at Ayesha, her workmate, as she mimed something she couldn’t understand. “Listen, we’ll talk later. Gotta go work.” And she hung up then put the phone back in the pocket of her apron and got behind the counter. She heard Charlie shout in the kitchen so she went to peek to see who the unfortunate victim of his wrath was. Ayesha just stood there, her body flinching with every word Charlie spewed out. Her head was bowed down and she was nibbling at her lip, on the verge of tears.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Calm down, Gordon Ramsay, this isn’t Masterchef USA.” Mandy said walking up to them. She dismissed Ayesha who quickly scurried away. The sound of cooking was stronger inside – the sizzles, the frying and the sssh-zz-whrr-ing noises that made up a kitchen buzzed all around. “You need to stop doing that to your employees, really.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“She always serves the wrong people the wrong order, she deserves what she got.” He went back to his work station and made a short work of dicing onions with a lethal-looking knife. Not a single tear was shed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Charlie, if you haven’t noticed, that girl was beyond terrified.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s always nice to have a healthy dose of fear in my employees.” He said, smirking the smirk of all smirks. “It just doesn’t work on you because your parents own this restaurant so you think you’re my equal.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Whatever, my time’s up.” Her nimble fingers untied her apron with a flash of pink nail polish. She hung it on the rack and grabbed her handbag.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Bye. See you tomorrow.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Unfortunately.” She said at the eve of her departure, leaving behind a chuckling Charlie. She said her goodbyes to the other workers and proceeded to her car. She kicked its engine to life after she got in and drove home in pondering silence. Mandy loved her serenity... solitude, she’d really rather stay alone than be around people. Not that she had anything against anyone. It was just how she was.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A delicious smell of chicken curry assailed her nostrils as soon as she opened the door to her house. Mandy found her mother preparing dinner in the open kitchen. She kissed her cheek as a form of hello and sighed jumping to sit on the counter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’ve already ran a not bath for you.” Her mother said and she grinned, revealing her perfect set of white teeth. “l know you’re beyond exhausted but don’t get used to it. Dinner will be ready by the time you’re done.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’d say you’re the best mother in the world if you weren’t the one who forced to work in your restaurant in the first place. I mean-”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We just want the best for you, Amanda.” Her father interjected in a deep baritone voice as he emerged from the back door. Mandy rolled her eyes, jumped down. “You wore that to work today? Isn’t it a little bit short?” Her father was referring to the short denim skirt she’d worn. But it wasn’t even that short, just above her knees.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Compared to what other girls my age wear out there, I’m practically dressed for church. You should stop thinking like dinosaur, dad.” She said patting his shoulder. Her mother bit back her laugh as Mandy walked away.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Up to the age of nineteen, Mandy’s life has been unblemished and steady. Her parents were still married, her best friend has been constant for over eight years and no one close to her has died. She’s never won any major competitions at school nor has she been spotted for any special talent. She’s not really a physical person so she hates sports. She also hates people who play sports and the people who watch people who play sports. Uh, where’s the fun in running around?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She’s never achieved anything beyond school work. Mandy has also never been seriously sick nor has she ever been abused or treated badly... if you don’t count the fact that she’s being forced to work now. But that’s just it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was a miracle that someone like her existed. Not that she was complaining but she wasn’t even living at all. She needed more drama in her life, a little extra oomph. She needed to face a life-threatening situation and have a near-death experience or something of that sort. Insert insane crackling here.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Baths were a girl’s best friend. Screw diamonds, chocolates and things like those. She was feeling refreshed and so very relaxed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She joined her parents for dinner after she bathed and changed into a grey oversized tee and black sweatpants. They made small talk as they ate. She told them about her day, the customers she served and the employees Charlie terrorized for the day. At one point, her mother mimicked Charlie, making them all laugh out loud.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m going in early today, goodnight.” She announced standing up, taking her plate to the washing basin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Amanda.” Her mother called as she was about to leave. She turned to face them. “Are you okay?” She was sensing something was off but she couldn’t quite place it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Oh, I’m one big bag of sunshine and puppies. Why are you asking, dear mother?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Nothing, just-“ She decided not to say anything else. “You would talk to us if something was wrong, right?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Would you listen?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Yes!” Both parents chorused. They felt as if there was an accusatory tone to what their daughter just said. Mandy giggled,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Okay. Everything is fine, mom. You don’t have to worry. And yes, I’ll tell you if something is wrong, you know I’m not one to keep quiet about anything. So, goodnight!” And she was gone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once in the sanctuary of her bedroom, she got under the duvet covers and took out her Kindle to catch-up on the book she’d been reading. She was actually just waiting for her parents to go to bed so she could sneak out and go for a drive. Driving in the dark was therapy for her ever since she got a car at sixteen, it was a chance to refuel her inner energy. She knew her parents would never allow her to drive after the sun had gone to sleep so she waited for them to go to bed and then she snuck out. Everyday. Which was usually after ten. She would usually return just after midnight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a few hours, Mandy opened the door and peeped through to see if her parents were in the lounge. She closed it again slowly then threw on a hoodie and opened her bedroom window. She quietly and easily climbed over the window and left it open.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like everyday, she prayed that her car does not wake her parents as it started. And like everyday, they never woke up. She played soft harp music as she drove, feeling better already. Mandy drove for a full thirty minutes before reaching her usual spot by the river bank. She got out of the car, her feet soundless as she walked and sat down on the lawn by the river. Just looking at the water on a clear night gave her existential chills. And the moon inside her suddenly continued its orbit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Everything around her suddenly became naked and she became aware of it all. The beat of her heart, her emotions, the breeze as it whispered, the abstract universe... she felt every bit of it. The silence around her touched infinity and yet she didn’t know exactly what she came here to do every single day. She was seeking- she was seeking for a better reason to live.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mandy ambled to her car after some minutes and drove back home. She killed the car engine and went towards the window of her bedroom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was closed shut.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The light was also off but she left in on. And the window open. Could her parents have found out that she was gone? Her heart started pounding at that thought. She took a deep breath to steady her breathing and went to the back door. It had a spare key under a flower pot so she used that to enter the house.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On the way to her bedroom, Mandy didn’t turn on any light so darkness was still a guest. She traced her hands on the wall for support taking premeditated steps. She touched something wet, gooey and soft. It reminded her of a rotten tomato, and she jumped. A reflex action.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mandy flipped on the nearby light switch and went back to the wall where she’d touched the spot. She tried to find it but it seemed to have disappeared. Maybe her fingertips had imagined it, she said internally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the bedroom, she opened the door and her soul almost left her body. She screamed and fell on her bottom then immediately stood up and raced to her parents bedroom. Mandy knocked- No, she banged and pounded on the door until her father opened it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Dad, there’s- there’s someone in my bedroom.” Her laboured breaths weren’t to be missed. “On my bed... I- someone is sleeping on my bed and I don’t know how he or she got in...” The look on her fathers face went from sleepy to annoyed to confused.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Who are you?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“What?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Honey, who is it?” Her mother asked, tying her gown as she approached them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Mom, just... please come with me. There’s- there’s someone in my bedroom.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Miss, I think you’ve come to the wrong house.” Her father stated as a matter of fact.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Dad! It’s me, Amanda. This is the right house, this is my house.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our daughter is sleeping in her room. Honey, what’s going on? Who is this?” Her mother looked at her father for answers but he didn’t have any. Mandy started to get scared. She touched her forehead, at the brink of tears, and whispered to herself,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“What’s happening?” She rubbed her face in frustration, “Mom?” She tried to touch her but her father pushed her away from her.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Look, miss. If you don’t get out of our house right now, we’re calling the police.” A lone tear ran down her cheek when she heard her father say that.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Why don’t you recognize me?!” She cried, “I’m your daughter!” Her father grabbed her by the arm and pulled her out of the house as she cried. This was real and it was happening. Her parents didn’t know, let alone recognise her. He unlocked the door,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Get out!” He threw her out and closed the door. Mandy staggered and fell to her knees, crying. Later, she composed herself, got in her car and drove straight to a police station. Something was wrong and she needed help to figure out exactly what going on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her car halted in front of the station and she got out then ran inside faster than you can say ‘wait’. She approached the front desk and found a female officer sitting behind it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I need your help.” She was panting, crying and sweating from all the adrenaline rush. “Someone is in my house, I think it’s a robber and my parents don’t recognise me. I think he’s forcing them to say they don’t. Please come with me, I need your help.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Miss, please calm down. You’re not making any sense. Calm down and tell me what happened.” The female officer said. Mandy took a deep breath and narrated everything to the officer who noted some points down and moved to a computer. “Okay, tell me your name please.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Mandy. I mean, Amanda. Amanda O’Neil.” The officer typed in her name then looked up at her. Her demeanor had changed from concerned to annoyed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Is this some sort of prank?” Even her voice sounded harsh.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Huh?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Kids these days! Who put you up to this? Is it your friends? Did they dare you to do this? Do you know I could lock you up for wasting my time like this?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m serious here! This isn’t a prank nor is it a dare, okay! My parents literally threw me out of the house and that’s not something they would ever-“</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Miss, there’s no one by the name of Amanda O’Neil.” She told her plainly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Wh- what do you mean? What are you talking about? I am Amanda O’Neil.” Mandy was confused beyond explanation. She was scared too. Terrified, really.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You can stop with your jokes now. And get out.” Mandy opened her mouth and closed it again. Language skills had apparently abandoned her. Either that, or she had nothing to say. And she suddenly couldn’t breathe, air was not going into her lungs and she started to hyperventilate as the station begun to spin.&nbsp; She took a step backwards again then wobbled and almost fell had she not supported herself with the edge of the wall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deciding to leave, she moved as stealthily as her legs would allow. By the time she got out, her eyes were blinking drowsily. The saliva in her mouth had dried up to nothing, and a cold heat was up the back of her neck, prickling her sweat-soaked skin. All Mandy wanted to do was give in to the overwhelming need to lie down – to let the darkness closing in take her over. But where was she going to go?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She wiped her tears and dug her phone from her pocket. Every trace of her life on the internet was gone. Even her social media accounts had disappeared. She wanted to laugh – at the craziness of her life. When she looked up from her phone, she saw some boy leaning against her car with his arms folded and his legs crossed at the ankles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“They didn’t believe me either.” He said without any form of hello.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You- what?” Upon seeing the confused look on her face, he explained,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I heard you in there and... they didn’t believe me too. I woke up this morning and no one knew who I was.” Mandy just stared at him, mute. “I thought I was crazy or delusional but you seem to be going through the same thing I am. 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However, some of his work says he’s a lot more than that. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Lehlohonolo Tekane</span></strong> is yet to discover his niche, for this reason he depicts everything he can capture. He enjoys landscaping however urban photography remains his favorite.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He defined Urban Photography as a “City/urban style, combining a baggy, young and vibrant look.” I suppose it is fitting for the generation born in the 2000’s and many may know it as “steeze”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His most memorable work to-date was taken in Aug-Sep 2020. Wherein he captured his friend who provided a serious yet completely relaxed vibe/ambiance for them to both connect explore the dimensions and angles which he referred to as; ”Crazy”. He feeds off the subject’s good energy which he channels through the camera.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>Infinite Trivia:</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Instruments of mass creation: DSLR Cameras i.e. modern camera which capture electronic version of pictures than films and 55-125mm lenses. For a good picture: Lighting is essential, angles, composition, and aperture. Photography gives him peace of mind. People are his greatest inspiration because of their differences, uniqueness, and diversity. How he deals with difficult clients: Meets withal clients beforehand to understand their expectations and whether he can execute what they’re in need of. Vision in 5 years: To establish a brand recognized for more than portrait and urban photography. A brand that encompasses art which is itself complex. I look forward to seeing more of his work on the website and social media soon. 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(3558, 1, '2022-01-10 18:40:07', '2022-01-10 16:40:07', '<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>EDIBLES BRAND QUEEN</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutlo Julia Kutjwe</span></strong> is a young Motswana fashion designer. I can confidently call her a household name among teenagers. AVO recently managed to get a fraction of her time to sit down and learn more about the talented young lady.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutjwe</span></strong> briefly introduced herself by saying, “My name is <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutlo Julia Kutjwe</span></strong>. I am a 21-year-old part-time fashion designer and full-time law student at the <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">University of Botswana</span></strong>.” She said that in addition to fashion, her course of study is her other passion. Something she has grown to love, to be more precise. Fashion remains her first love.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like most of her talents, fashion comes naturally to this young designer. She states that her being in fashion was more of a calling. We also cannot say that the fashion industry is exactly saturated at the moment when being more practical. There is always room for anyone who dreams to become a part of it one day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutlo</span></strong>’s brand, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Edibles</span></strong>, was launched in 2018. Initially, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Edibles</span></strong> was a streetwear brand. The brand has expanded into other aspects of fashion, to cater to everyone’s needs and/or preferences.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I asked for more insight as to why the street style was initially prominent in her brand. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutlo </span></strong>said her distinct style comes from not being a girly girl. “That explains why I am always wearing pants 99.9% of the time. So, I am into that tomboy-ish style with a touch of girliness, if there is such a word. As I said, I have ventured into other aspects of style, thus I do not want to confine myself to street style only. I have taken the advice that when designing, you should make clothes that you would not wear”, she explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The brand’s career highlights to date include showcasing at various fashion shows with her favorite being the <strong>Chillstep</strong> All black for Black Fashion Show, in collaboration with <strong>Empire Botswana</strong>. Her work was also retweeted by<strong> Boity Thulo</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutlo</span></strong> said that her brand’s success so far is a result of a set of skills that include dressmaking and pattern drafting since she does everything on her own. Knowledge about textiles, color coordination, and styling are also helpful in her career and creative process.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her favorite part of her job is making people look and feel amazing in the garments that she makes for them. In her own words, “I love seeing people happy and knowing that I contributed to that. Another thing I love is not having to stress about what to wear because I make my clothes most of the time.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The creative industry (and creatives) is very stereotyped and prejudiced. When I asked her what change she would like to see she said, “Society needs to understand that the creative industry is just as important as other industries. I want to see a world where creatives are treated highly just like scientists or engineers or whatever.” In support of this, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Kutlo</span></strong> advises people to not be afraid to follow their passions or pursue their talents because of the known stereotypes. “TAKE SPACE” is what she has to say to any aspiring fashion designer and anyone else aspiring to join other creative fields alike.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She wholeheartedly advocates for friendships in the creative industry. With most of her friends being creatives, she highlighted that from experience, those friendships are important as they create a space where they guide and advise each other. 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(3567, 1, '2022-01-11 09:54:38', '2022-01-11 07:54:38', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Botswana</strong> is well known for its diamonds, beef and tourism but one of Botswana’s greatest resources is its rich music culture. A culture that originated from folklore songs sung by the fire to recorded songs played on the radio.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Music has historically been part of the everyday life of Batswana. One of the music cultures that has gained significant prominence is Afro Tech music. Afro Tech is a subgenre of the popular house music which combines the sounds of Afro House and Tech music. The genre is prominent and mostly played in clubs, bars and events. It is the kind of music that is an epitome of class, fun and exclusivity. Pioneers of the sound in Botswana include producers like <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Raul Bryan</span></strong> and <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Benny-T</span></strong>, who have inspired the growth of the genre influencing the likes of <strong>Ace Mantez, Tswex Malabola, Aimo, Viral Gucci</strong> and so forth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Music by <strong>Raul Bryan</strong> and <strong>Benny- T</strong> has been playlisted and played by various international artists like<strong> </strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"><strong>Black Coffee</strong>,</span> <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Darque </span></strong>and<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"> DJ Satellite</span></strong>. This music further enjoys multiple streams on online platforms. Although seldomly played in commercial radio, the streets have recognised and crowned the music subgenre.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Afro Tech producers from Botswana have their music licensed by various labels all over the world like <strong>Open Bar</strong>, in the United States,<strong> DM Records</strong> under At Jazz in the UK and <strong>Seres Producers</strong> in Portugal to name a few, exhibiting the value the music brings to the international music landscape.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the words of Raul Bryan, a pioneer of the genre the future of Afro Tech in Botswana, “I anticipate a growth in the movement as producers are now pushing to collaborate with vocalists in an effort to commercialise the sound”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is evident that music is a worthwhile export that Botswana is giving to the world and Afro Tech Music is proving to be one to shout about.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {"ids":[3414,3413],"linkTo":"none"} -->\n<figure class="wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped"><ul class="blocks-gallery-grid"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://www.avo.co.bw/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/raulbryandjproducerbotswana-1024x1024.jpg" alt="raulbyran" data-id="3414" data-full-url="https://www.avo.co.bw/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/raulbryandjproducerbotswana.jpg" data-link="https://www.avo.co.bw/?attachment_id=3414" class="wp-image-3414"/><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Raul Bryan</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://www.avo.co.bw/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bennyt2.jpg" alt="bennyt" data-id="3413" data-full-url="https://www.avo.co.bw/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bennyt2.jpg" data-link="https://www.avo.co.bw/?attachment_id=3413" class="wp-image-3413"/><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Benny T</figcaption></figure></li></ul></figure>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->', 'BOTSWANA''S HIDDEN GEM', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2076-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-01-11 09:54:38', '2022-01-11 07:54:38', '', 2076, 'https://www.avo.co.bw/?p=3567', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3568, 1, '2022-01-11 09:56:31', '2022-01-11 07:56:31', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Botswana</strong> is well known for its diamonds, beef and tourism but one of Botswana’s greatest resources is its rich music culture. A culture that originated from folklore songs sung by the fire to recorded songs played on the radio.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Music has historically been part of the everyday life of Batswana. One of the music cultures that has gained significant prominence is Afro Tech music. Afro Tech is a subgenre of the popular house music which combines the sounds of Afro House and Tech music. The genre is prominent and mostly played in clubs, bars and events. It is the kind of music that is an epitome of class, fun and exclusivity. Pioneers of the sound in Botswana include producers like <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Raul Bryan</span></strong> and <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Benny-T</span></strong>, who have inspired the growth of the genre influencing the likes of <strong>Ace Mantez, Tswex Malabola, Aimo, Viral Gucci</strong> and so forth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Music by <strong>Raul Bryan</strong> and <strong>Benny- T</strong> has been playlisted and played by various international artists like<strong> </strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"><strong>Black Coffee</strong>,</span> <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Darque </span></strong>and<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"> DJ Satellite</span></strong>. This music further enjoys multiple streams on online platforms. Although seldomly played in commercial radio, the streets have recognised and crowned the music subgenre.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Afro Tech producers from Botswana have their music licensed by various labels all over the world like <strong>Open Bar</strong>, in the United States,<strong> DM Records</strong> under At Jazz in the UK and <strong>Seres Producers</strong> in Portugal to name a few, exhibiting the value the music brings to the international music landscape.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the words of Raul Bryan, a pioneer of the genre the future of Afro Tech in Botswana, “I anticipate a growth in the movement as producers are now pushing to collaborate with vocalists in an effort to commercialise the sound”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is evident that music is a worthwhile export that Botswana is giving to the world and Afro Tech Music is proving to be one to shout about.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {"ids":[3414,3413],"linkTo":"none"} -->\n<figure class="wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped"><ul class="blocks-gallery-grid"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://www.avo.co.bw/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/raulbryandjproducerbotswana-1024x1024.jpg" alt="raulbyran" data-id="3414" data-full-url="https://www.avo.co.bw/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/raulbryandjproducerbotswana.jpg" data-link="https://www.avo.co.bw/?attachment_id=3414" class="wp-image-3414"/><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Raul Bryan</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://www.avo.co.bw/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bennyt2.jpg" alt="bennyt" data-id="3413" data-full-url="https://www.avo.co.bw/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bennyt2.jpg" data-link="https://www.avo.co.bw/?attachment_id=3413" class="wp-image-3413"/><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Benny T</figcaption></figure></li></ul></figure>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->', 'BOTSWANA''S HIDDEN GEM', 'Music has historically been part of the everyday life of Batswana. One of the music cultures that has gained significant prominence is Afro Tech music. Afro Tech is a subgenre of the popular house music which combines the sounds of Afro House and Tech music. The genre is prominent and mostly played in clubs, bars and events.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2076-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-01-11 09:56:31', '2022-01-11 07:56:31', '', 2076, 'https://www.avo.co.bw/?p=3568', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3569, 8, '2022-01-23 11:25:00', '2022-01-23 09:25:00', '<!-- wp:pullquote -->\n<figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p><em>“Fashion means being able to express myself in a form of clothes.”</em></p></blockquote></figure>\n<!-- /wp:pullquote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meet <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Shikombiso Bila</span></strong>, a skillful crotchet queen who is passionate about what she does. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Shikombiso</span></strong> was born in Nghezimani village, Limpopo. She graduated from the <strong>Tshwane University of Technology </strong>where she studied ND Software development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Fashion means being able to express myself in a form of clothes and coming up with new trends without any fear of judgment,” Shikombiso says. She is someone who always had the love of fashion. Shikombiso started toying around with the idea of becoming a fashion designer at an early stage.&nbsp; “I used to play with dolls as a child and I would make clothes for them. I started tearing clothes up and re-design them again for myself,” Shikombiso revealed. She treasured fashion and modelling most. However, she became Miss June 16 in 2006 at Nghezimani village. That is when her love for fashion stems up and as a result, she knew then that she was going to work with art. N’wa Bila always had a dream of becoming a model or a dress model one day. However, her talent and creativity made it a victory as she succeeded in being a dressing model.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There isn''t any 1 formula for business creation, but it starts with having a clear idea of what kind of brand you want to start. "I started my business in 2017, with only 1 ball of wool,” says the crotchet queen. Starting her brand, “Maxelostyle” was not all that difficult for her. “I made a scarf, and people seemed interested and that''s how the business started,” Shikombiso disclosed. Her business is different from most fashion designing businesses because hers is focused on crotchet artwork. Each costume is made with love using various colorful yarns. Shikombiso’s business provides on trends yet timeless, flattering, and daring clothing like “Xibelani”, crotchet tops, and many other beautiful outfits. She clarified that it takes hard work and plenty of time to complete a piece of a design.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shikombiso disclosed that since her business started, there were multiple challenges she faced. Some challenges include criticism from people thinking that handmade products should be cheap. Furthermore, she indicated that not having a physical store where customers can fit and feel the product before purchasing is another encounter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Being a fashion designer is a very demanding job, especially when you work for yourself. I hardly get time to do other work,” she announced. Shikombiso used to write poetry; however, she stopped writing and focused fully on designing. But, as a qualified Software developer, she still makes time to do a bit of programming just so she doesn''t lose the skill.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shikombiso’s business had managed to create job opportunities for few individuals at present yet creating more job opportunities is her biggest long-term goal she wishes to accomplish. “I decided to hire at least 4 people to help me with orders, and as a way of dealing with work pressure. I’m glad I did that because they help me finish orders on time, and I am also proud of creating employment for them,” she says.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her greatest achievement so far is scoring herself Interviews on Radio MLFM and an interview on TV Mzansi insider. However, being nominated for the Best Fashion Designer for XAMA Awards is her biggest accomplishment ever. According to her, this means that people recognize her and her amazing talent.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“One of my plans is to showcase my clothing brand at an international runway and own an online store which will be able to reach an international market,” She says. 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(3571, 1, '2022-01-11 10:09:30', '2022-01-11 08:09:30', '<!-- wp:pullquote -->\n<figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p><em>“Fashion means being able to express myself in a form of clothes.”</em></p></blockquote></figure>\n<!-- /wp:pullquote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meet <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Shikombiso Bila</span></strong>, a skillful crotchet queen who is passionate about what she does. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Shikombiso</span></strong> was born in Nghezimani village, Limpopo. She graduated from the <strong>Tshwane University of Technology </strong>where she studied ND Software development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Fashion means being able to express myself in a form of clothes and coming up with new trends without any fear of judgment,” Shikombiso says. She is someone who always had the love of fashion. Shikombiso started toying around with the idea of becoming a fashion designer at an early stage.  “I used to play with dolls as a child and I would make clothes for them. I started tearing clothes up and re-design them again for myself,” Shikombiso revealed. She treasured fashion and modelling most. However, she became Miss June 16 in 2006 at Nghezimani village. That is when her love for fashion stems up and as a result, she knew then that she was going to work with art. N’wa Bila always had a dream of becoming a model or a dress model one day. However, her talent and creativity made it a victory as she succeeded in being a dressing model.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There isn''t any 1 formula for business creation, but it starts with having a clear idea of what kind of brand you want to start. "I started my business in 2017, with only 1 ball of wool,” says the crotchet queen. Starting her brand, “Maxelostyle” was not all that difficult for her. “I made a scarf, and people seemed interested and that''s how the business started,” Shikombiso disclosed. Her business is different from most fashion designing businesses because hers is focused on crotchet artwork. Each costume is made with love using various colorful yarns. Shikombiso’s business provides on trends yet timeless, flattering, and daring clothing like “Xibelani”, crotchet tops, and many other beautiful outfits. She clarified that it takes hard work and plenty of time to complete a piece of a design.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shikombiso disclosed that since her business started, there were multiple challenges she faced. Some challenges include criticism from people thinking that handmade products should be cheap. Furthermore, she indicated that not having a physical store where customers can fit and feel the product before purchasing is another encounter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Being a fashion designer is a very demanding job, especially when you work for yourself. I hardly get time to do other work,” she announced. Shikombiso used to write poetry; however, she stopped writing and focused fully on designing. But, as a qualified Software developer, she still makes time to do a bit of programming just so she doesn''t lose the skill.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shikombiso’s business had managed to create job opportunities for few individuals at present yet creating more job opportunities is her biggest long-term goal she wishes to accomplish. “I decided to hire at least 4 people to help me with orders, and as a way of dealing with work pressure. I’m glad I did that because they help me finish orders on time, and I am also proud of creating employment for them,” she says.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her greatest achievement so far is scoring herself Interviews on Radio MLFM and an interview on TV Mzansi insider. However, being nominated for the Best Fashion Designer for XAMA Awards is her biggest accomplishment ever. According to her, this means that people recognize her and her amazing talent.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“One of my plans is to showcase my clothing brand at an international runway and own an online store which will be able to reach an international market,” She says. Shikombiso also dreams of owning a big clothing factory and a number of her clothing brand stores in abundance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>MaxeloStyle</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Instagram: @maxelostyle</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Facebook: maxelostyle</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'KEEPING UP WITH THE FASHION WORLD', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3569-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-01-11 10:09:30', '2022-01-11 08:09:30', '', 3569, 'https://www.avo.co.bw/?p=3571', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3573, 1, '2022-01-11 10:25:56', '2022-01-11 08:25:56', '<!-- wp:pullquote -->\n<figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p>"If you don''t love what you do, then what you do won''t love you back."</p><cite>   </cite></blockquote></figure>\n<!-- /wp:pullquote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Who is Palesa?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"> Chedza Palesa Setimela</span></strong>. A 25-year-old Business administration student at the University of Botswana. I graduated from Diamond pageantry Academy in 2016. That entitles me to be a proudly certified diamond. Since my graduation, I have participated in the Empire Fashion Show, Fashion Without Borders, Top model Botswana as well as Runway pageant night. I have also been a commercial model for brands such as the MA Parlor and Zaron cosmetics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What inspired you to be a model?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Growing up, I remember watching Miss Universe 1999 that was taped by my mother.&nbsp; When Mpule Kwelagobe won the crown. Consequently, I started thinking this is what I want to do. I yearned to become Miss Universe. While training with Diamond pageantry, my mentors would tell me that I resemble a Miss Universe better than I do a Miss World. Therefore, that just confirmed it for me.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Why a combination of modeling and pageantry passion? What pushed you to take a step to say “pageantry is one other thing I want to do”?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During my time at Diamond Pageantry Academy, I learned the difference between modeling and Pageantry. I have since learned more about modeling than Pageantry. However, I believe pageantry passion came more naturally to me. Modeling has since been a part of who I am. There is not a year that passes that I am not on the runway. Regardless, there was still a longing in me for pageantry. I wanted to give it a shot because I watch Miss Botswana, Miss World, Miss Supra, and Miss Universe endless and I feel like I would belong.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am craving for the crown and the experience. So, when I was selected and my application for the Supermodel international pageant was accepted I was overjoyed because I now get to combine my passion for both Pageantry and modeling on the same stage. I also get to represent my beautiful country internationally and fly our flag high.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Where does your passion for fashion come from?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My love for fashion began when I started doing fashion shows. I would start visioning myself in different outfits because I would be so fascinated with all the garments and wanted to wear them all. This led me to take a course in fashion and become a seamstress. I now make most of my clothing, including for my friends, and family. Of course having done the Miss Teen, international dance costumes, and a few of the Teen Queen''s outfits as well. I have to say it is much harder than it looks. Also, I applaud all fashion designers out there.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>If you are not designing or modeling what do you do for relaxation?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Between school, modeling, and my sewing career I don''t have time to relax. I am on my toes 24/7. However, I do spare some time and enjoy going on cake and coffee dates with my friends, a good read, and also just being home with family.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Where do you get the support from to deal with the pressure of the industry?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With all the wonderful support, I get from my awesome family, friends as well as the Diamond Academy crew. I look forward to many more runways and stages, as well as growth and new passions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What are your plans?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of my greatest aspirations is to one day represent Botswana at the Miss Universe pageant and bring back that title once again. I look forward to one day studying fashion design and owning my own global fashion house. I believe what I have achieved so far is only the beginning and I still look forward to so many great achievements.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to young people who what to venture into the modelling or pageantry sphere?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These are very difficult industries to be in, not just financially, but mentally and psychologically as well. 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(3617, 1, '2022-01-12 09:44:57', '2022-01-12 07:44:57', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By Wednesdays at most, she’d feel tired of being human. But she never showed it. As it turned out, being human involved a lot of things. Things she would rather not do at all – like working part-time in her parent’s bar-restaurant or mixing drinks and serving rude female customers. But she had to do it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As she came from a table after serving some pervy men, Mandy’s phone suddenly rang – an incongruously joyful and upbeat song. She quickly put the food tray she was holding on the counter and dug it from her apron and put it on silent. She’d forgotten to silence it and Charlie, the manager, would’ve skinned her alive had he heard it ring. She looked around for him then backed into a corner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I miss you so bad.” Was the first thing her boyfriend said when she picked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Deal with it. If you haven’t fought with me, we’d even be getting biblical right now.” Kavi let out a long and loud moan, and Mandy blushed, her stomach doing the strangest loop de loop. She loved him so much she hated it sometimes. She knew they were going to break up in the future for one reason or the other but sometimes you just have to let yourself fall in love so deep you forget which way is up.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Please, don’t talk to me about sex now.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I was just saying…”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Well, don’t. Don’t you have better use for that mouth?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You know I do.” Kavi coughed on the other end of the line and Mandy giggled. She then glanced at Ayesha, her workmate, as she mimed something she couldn’t understand. “Listen, we’ll talk later. Gotta go work.” And she hung up then put the phone back in the pocket of her apron and got behind the counter. She heard Charlie shout in the kitchen so she went to peek to see who the unfortunate victim of his wrath was. Ayesha just stood there, her body flinching with every word Charlie spewed out. Her head was bowed down and she was nibbling at her lip, on the verge of tears.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Calm down, Gordon Ramsay, this isn’t Masterchef USA.” Mandy said walking up to them. She dismissed Ayesha who quickly scurried away. The sound of cooking was stronger inside – the sizzles, the frying and the sssh-zz-whrr-ing noises that made up a kitchen buzzed all around. “You need to stop doing that to your employees, really.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“She always serves the wrong people the wrong order, she deserves what she got.” He went back to his work station and made a short work of dicing onions with a lethal-looking knife. Not a single tear was shed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Charlie, if you haven’t noticed, that girl was beyond terrified.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s always nice to have a healthy dose of fear in my employees.” He said, smirking the smirk of all smirks. “It just doesn’t work on you because your parents own this restaurant so you think you’re my equal.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Whatever, my time’s up.” Her nimble fingers untied her apron with a flash of pink nail polish. She hung it on the rack and grabbed her handbag.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Bye. See you tomorrow.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Unfortunately.” She said at the eve of her departure, leaving behind a chuckling Charlie. She said her goodbyes to the other workers and proceeded to her car. She kicked its engine to life after she got in and drove home in pondering silence. Mandy loved her serenity... solitude, she’d really rather stay alone than be around people. Not that she had anything against anyone. It was just how she was.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A delicious smell of chicken curry assailed her nostrils as soon as she opened the door to her house. Mandy found her mother preparing dinner in the open kitchen. She kissed her cheek as a form of hello and sighed jumping to sit on the counter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’ve already ran a not bath for you.” Her mother said and she grinned, revealing her perfect set of white teeth. “l know you’re beyond exhausted but don’t get used to it. Dinner will be ready by the time you’re done.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’d say you’re the best mother in the world if you weren’t the one who forced to work in your restaurant in the first place. I mean-”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We just want the best for you, Amanda.” Her father interjected in a deep baritone voice as he emerged from the back door. Mandy rolled her eyes, jumped down. “You wore that to work today? Isn’t it a little bit short?” Her father was referring to the short denim skirt she’d worn. But it wasn’t even that short, just above her knees.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Compared to what other girls my age wear out there, I’m practically dressed for church. You should stop thinking like dinosaur, dad.” She said patting his shoulder. Her mother bit back her laugh as Mandy walked away.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Up to the age of nineteen, Mandy’s life has been unblemished and steady. Her parents were still married, her best friend has been constant for over eight years and no one close to her has died. She’s never won any major competitions at school nor has she been spotted for any special talent. She’s not really a physical person so she hates sports. She also hates people who play sports and the people who watch people who play sports. Uh, where’s the fun in running around?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She’s never achieved anything beyond school work. Mandy has also never been seriously sick nor has she ever been abused or treated badly... if you don’t count the fact that she’s being forced to work now. But that’s just it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was a miracle that someone like her existed. Not that she was complaining but she wasn’t even living at all. She needed more drama in her life, a little extra oomph. She needed to face a life-threatening situation and have a near-death experience or something of that sort. Insert insane crackling here.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Baths were a girl’s best friend. Screw diamonds, chocolates and things like those. She was feeling refreshed and so very relaxed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She joined her parents for dinner after she bathed and changed into a grey oversized tee and black sweatpants. They made small talk as they ate. She told them about her day, the customers she served and the employees Charlie terrorized for the day. At one point, her mother mimicked Charlie, making them all laugh out loud.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m going in early today, goodnight.” She announced standing up, taking her plate to the washing basin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Amanda.” Her mother called as she was about to leave. She turned to face them. “Are you okay?” She was sensing something was off but she couldn’t quite place it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Oh, I’m one big bag of sunshine and puppies. Why are you asking, dear mother?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Nothing, just-“ She decided not to say anything else. “You would talk to us if something was wrong, right?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Would you listen?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Yes!” Both parents chorused. They felt as if there was an accusatory tone to what their daughter just said. Mandy giggled,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Okay. Everything is fine, mom. You don’t have to worry. And yes, I’ll tell you if something is wrong, you know I’m not one to keep quiet about anything. So, goodnight!” And she was gone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once in the sanctuary of her bedroom, she got under the duvet covers and took out her Kindle to catch-up on the book she’d been reading. She was actually just waiting for her parents to go to bed so she could sneak out and go for a drive. Driving in the dark was therapy for her ever since she got a car at sixteen, it was a chance to refuel her inner energy. She knew her parents would never allow her to drive after the sun had gone to sleep so she waited for them to go to bed and then she snuck out. Everyday. Which was usually after ten. She would usually return just after midnight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a few hours, Mandy opened the door and peeped through to see if her parents were in the lounge. She closed it again slowly then threw on a hoodie and opened her bedroom window. She quietly and easily climbed over the window and left it open.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like everyday, she prayed that her car does not wake her parents as it started. And like everyday, they never woke up. She played soft harp music as she drove, feeling better already. Mandy drove for a full thirty minutes before reaching her usual spot by the river bank. She got out of the car, her feet soundless as she walked and sat down on the lawn by the river. Just looking at the water on a clear night gave her existential chills. And the moon inside her suddenly continued its orbit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Everything around her suddenly became naked and she became aware of it all. The beat of her heart, her emotions, the breeze as it whispered, the abstract universe... she felt every bit of it. The silence around her touched infinity and yet she didn’t know exactly what she came here to do every single day. She was seeking- she was seeking for a better reason to live.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mandy ambled to her car after some minutes and drove back home. She killed the car engine and went towards the window of her bedroom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was closed shut.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The light was also off but she left in on. And the window open. Could her parents have found out that she was gone? Her heart started pounding at that thought. She took a deep breath to steady her breathing and went to the back door. It had a spare key under a flower pot so she used that to enter the house.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On the way to her bedroom, Mandy didn’t turn on any light so darkness was still a guest. She traced her hands on the wall for support taking premeditated steps. She touched something wet, gooey and soft. It reminded her of a rotten tomato, and she jumped. A reflex action.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mandy flipped on the nearby light switch and went back to the wall where she’d touched the spot. She tried to find it but it seemed to have disappeared. Maybe her fingertips had imagined it, she said internally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the bedroom, she opened the door and her soul almost left her body. She screamed and fell on her bottom then immediately stood up and raced to her parents bedroom. Mandy knocked- No, she banged and pounded on the door until her father opened it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Dad, there’s- there’s someone in my bedroom.” Her laboured breaths weren’t to be missed. “On my bed... I- someone is sleeping on my bed and I don’t know how he or she got in...” The look on her fathers face went from sleepy to annoyed to confused.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Who are you?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“What?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Honey, who is it?” Her mother asked, tying her gown as she approached them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Mom, just... please come with me. There’s- there’s someone in my bedroom.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Miss, I think you’ve come to the wrong house.” Her father stated as a matter of fact.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Dad! It’s me, Amanda. This is the right house, this is my house.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our daughter is sleeping in her room. Honey, what’s going on? Who is this?” Her mother looked at her father for answers but he didn’t have any. Mandy started to get scared. She touched her forehead, at the brink of tears, and whispered to herself,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“What’s happening?” She rubbed her face in frustration, “Mom?” She tried to touch her but her father pushed her away from her.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Look, miss. If you don’t get out of our house right now, we’re calling the police.” A lone tear ran down her cheek when she heard her father say that.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Why don’t you recognize me?!” She cried, “I’m your daughter!” Her father grabbed her by the arm and pulled her out of the house as she cried. This was real and it was happening. Her parents didn’t know, let alone recognise her. He unlocked the door,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Get out!” He threw her out and closed the door. Mandy staggered and fell to her knees, crying. Later, she composed herself, got in her car and drove straight to a police station. Something was wrong and she needed help to figure out exactly what going on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her car halted in front of the station and she got out then ran inside faster than you can say ‘wait’. She approached the front desk and found a female officer sitting behind it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I need your help.” She was panting, crying and sweating from all the adrenaline rush. “Someone is in my house, I think it’s a robber and my parents don’t recognise me. I think he’s forcing them to say they don’t. Please come with me, I need your help.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Miss, please calm down. You’re not making any sense. Calm down and tell me what happened.” The female officer said. Mandy took a deep breath and narrated everything to the officer who noted some points down and moved to a computer. “Okay, tell me your name please.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Mandy. I mean, Amanda. Amanda O’Neil.” The officer typed in her name then looked up at her. Her demeanor had changed from concerned to annoyed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Is this some sort of prank?” Even her voice sounded harsh.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Huh?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Kids these days! Who put you up to this? Is it your friends? Did they dare you to do this? 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From double digit views to quadruple digits.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>How was the show received?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cook It has been well received. Sometimes I get yelled at if I don’t put out an episode or if I haven’t done a tutorial on something. I also had a stint on Maru TV before it shut down. Now, that show probably got very few views because it came on at 18:00 during premier league season, so everyone was watching football.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What else, besides the show, do you have cooking up for your fans?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I’ve been typing up proposals for the past few weeks. I recently started working with Foodies Botswana and there is a lot coming up. Also, I’ll have a show up on Now TV with chef 267. 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(3636, 1, '2022-01-12 17:27:36', '2022-01-12 15:27:36', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Thabo Mamelodi</span></strong>, 34, is a self proclaimed professional foodie, who is working towards becoming a certified chef. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Mamelodi</span></strong> is also trying to teach everyone how to cook, one little cooking video at a time. He has a cooking show titled <strong>Cook It</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>Why did you decide to become a chef/cook?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I’m not a chef. I’m a cook. I’m actually not certified. I chose it after someone liked something I cooked and they said, “Hey, you should do a show.” So I gave that a shot. I’ve been cooking since 9.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>Did you go to culinary school?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As previously stated, I did not go to culinary school, although I am. I’m working on a certification with the American Culinary Federation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>Is there a chef you admire the most? Who and why?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My chefs are not your run of the mill chefs. I follow people who made me love cooking. Not the Gordon Ramsays or the Anthony Bourdains. Joshua Weissman, Brad Leone, Matty Matheson, Barry Lewis and Rie McKlenny. If I had to choose one, it’d have to be Joshua, because he is someone who gave me a lot of advice. He’s such a friendly, lovely human! I sometimes jokingly call him my best friend (but I also want him to be my bestie).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What is your favourite cuisine? How many different types of cuisine are you capable of producing?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I love Asian cuisine. I studied in Malaysia for a bit and I loved the cuisine. You can’t get it here, but that has to be my favourite! When it comes to producing cuisine, I can pretty much replicate any meal. It’s all about technique. Now to offend everyone: I hate tswana food. Except for seswaa, setampa, pap and dikgobe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What are your favourite meals? </h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Breakfast: Blumenthal scrambled eggs on toast. Simple, but absolutely delicious. I also love muesli with strawberry yoghurt.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lunch: I’m a huge chicken fan. So Hotwings possibly with wedges.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supper: A toss-up between Oxtail and dumplings or Rothi and chicken curry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That being said, I don’t prescribe to the notion of food belonging to a certain time of day. I’ll have eggs and toast at 8pm and eat meat at 5am. Society doesn’t dictate my appetite. I’m a maverick.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What is your favourite wine?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I guess the real wine lovers may consider me trashy, but I’m a Sweet Red or Rose lover. That’s if I do drink wine. I absolutely cannot stand white wines. Let’s not even get started on Champagne not sparkling wine).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>Tell me about pairing wine and food.</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I don’t pair wine with food, but I guess I have a basic idea. I’m a beer guy and I can pair beers with food. But if ever you’re in doubt, just use black label.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What do you do to stay current on new trends? </h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The internet is my friend. I stay on trends because of the people I follow on YouTube. I don’t usually do these viral videos. Well, I supposed I did dalgona coffee during lockdown and I did do wool roll bread once, but I usually just make the basics or invent my own tricks. 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So I’ve never poisoned anyone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Cook it</span></strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What motivated you to start a cooking show?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My show started after someone asked me why I don’t have one. So we tried a pilot episode (featuring Bouncy) and it was terrible. I had a few more awful episodes and nearly gave up. Trying a cooking show in Botswana is not easy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What steps did you take in making your show come to life?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Perseverance is key. I had a great partner (Katso Morapedi) who was willing to shoot me all the time. I just pushed and shot and the views racked up. 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(3645, 1, '2022-01-13 15:15:26', '2022-01-13 13:15:26', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Africa’s Very Own Magazine</span></strong> prides itself in ensuring that all creative’s are given the time to shine. We got the chance to interview one of Botswana’s young uprising photographers, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Allen Tefo Abram</span></strong>, who goes by the name "<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">The</span></strong> <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Snapper</span></strong>’’. The Snapper is a young photographer born and raised in Lobatse as well as Kanye.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">The Snapper</span></strong>, photography is broad, he does not specialize in a specific field of photography be it wildlife photography. He is the master of photographic challenges. He went on to mention that in his field he challenges himself in covering all aspects of photography. Be it commercial, landscape, or wildlife, very multi-talented you could say. For him, being able to snap a picture and conceptualize it is his biggest strength.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He uses photography to represent art and portray ideas around captured art. Although he covers almost all photographic fields, he is much more fascinated and into wildlife photography. It has a broad aspect when it comes to showing something in motion, making the pictures very interesting for the human eye. “I see my work as a script that is trying to tell a story, said the young<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"> Abram</span></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Allen</span></strong> first started his photographic journey in October 2019, he revealed that he did not just wake up and picture himself as a photographer. It started at church when a member of his congregation asked him to be their photographer. “It was my first time taking on such a task,” he said. Although he was not a photographer, he did not turn them down or make excuses, he went for it and to his surprise, they were very pleased with the photos he took. This is when he developed a passion for photography.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By the year 2020, in May, he started looking up to figures like the Canadian photographer<strong> <span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Peter Mackhonen</span></strong>, the likes of Gonna, <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">JM photography</span></strong>, where he learnt how to play with colours. Their works inspired him but his motive was not to copy them, he wanted to come up with something different. He learnt how to be creative with colours, snap the right angle to come up with a good picture. With all this inspiration he was able to master capturing quality pictures even when using equipment of low quality.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">The Snapper </span></strong>works with models and always tries to make it his best in directing them on how to pose to capture the art behind each models posture and facial expressions. He has done most of his work on his own; he does not have a specific team. The young man is very determined to one day see himself working with fashion brands, and modelling agencies, although it is not an easy field to pursue as most of the fashion houses are often looking forward to working with photographers who are more advanced in the field and have a very large following and recognition. &nbsp;He is also fascinated with working with corporations such as <strong>Mascom</strong>, government organisations and weddings as they have a large exposure which is essential for photographers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I believe that <strong>Botswana</strong> photographers can make it big in the photographic field provided they work well together with locals,” he explained. He raised a concern that more often clients always push for a lower price although they provide quality services. He mentioned that if they avoided this habit of always negotiating the prices, photographers could be far and motivated to do more than they deliver in terms of business. We all know that for a photographer to deliver quality pictures it requires good quality cameras with advanced lenses. He regards photography as a fast-growing industry as it portrays life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Ntsimako</span></strong> highly emphasised that although pricing, good quality pictures and clientele can grow a photographer into becoming the best, exhibitions are also the way to go. He expressed that he has noticed that in Botswana exhibitions are not so common, unlike museums which store art from way back which is a good thing.<strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color"> The Snapper</span></strong> could not stop expressing that photography seems to be more side-lined when it comes to the exhibition. His dream is to see his work in exhibitions all around Botswana. He will also like o work with companies and agencies where he will sell his art. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">The Snapper</span></strong> also enjoys travelling photography which he believes can come in handy in his photographic journey as he is a very imaginative young man, very creative and can adjust to the weather conditions where his camera takes him, just as long as he captures art, meet people of different races and skin tones which is always fun to work with. He believes that this travelling photographic spree can help him come up with wonderful pictures to back up a successful exhibition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apart from photography <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">The Snapper</span></strong> also has another passion which is investing in property. In the future, the Snapper want to be a property investor which he will juggle with photography as the field is also dear to him. When giving a word of advice to future aspiring photographers he mentioned that as a photographer he has never labelled himself as the best, he regards it as a field of new beginnings every day as every concept is always different. He also advised them that when taking pictures they ought to be free as their art will speak for itself. He urges them not to get in the field for fame and money as it should come from the heart.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'EXHIBITIONS ARE THE WAY TO GO', 'Africa’s Very Own Magazine prides itself in ensuring that all creative’s are given the time to shine. We got the chance to interview one of Botswana’s young uprising photographers, Allen Tefo Abram, who goes by the name "The Snapper’’. The Snapper is a young photographer born and raised in Lobatse as well as Kanye.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3548-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-01-13 15:15:26', '2022-01-13 13:15:26', '', 3548, 'https://www.avo.co.bw/?p=3645', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3678, 1, '2022-01-14 11:47:38', '2022-01-14 09:47:38', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Sakshi Bhargava</span></strong>, 19, Motswana by birth and Indian by race, is a Francistown-raised beauty queen and philanthropist. She is proudly among the first representations of <strong>Botswana</strong>''s diversity, particularly in the pageantry industry. <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Sakshi</span></strong> has always known <strong>Botswana</strong> to be her home and has always dreamt of representing Botswana ever since she started pageantry. Her dreams are coming to life as she recently took the <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Miss Global Botswana 2021</span></strong> home, hence will be representing Botswana at <strong>Miss Global International 2021</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is not <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Sakshi</span></strong>’s first time in Pageantry and not her first victory. She was crowned second Princess of <strong>Junior Miss Botswana 2016</strong>, and first Princess of <strong>Miss Teen Hope 2017</strong>. "I am still in shock that today, I can proudly say that I am Miss Global Botswana 2021. For me this is more than just a title, it’s an opportunity for me to amplify my voice. A platform in which I will be able to take Botswana to the world and I assure you that I will represent our country with utmost pride and Botho. Thank you to everyone that has helped me pave my way to today. Kealeboga." Said <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">Sakshi</span></strong> said in a post on her Facebook page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">PAGEANTRY</span></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What made you decide to join the pageantry world?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pageantry is something I never saw myself going into but I know that my mom was vouching for me to try it out. I did my very first pageant as a trial run in 2016 and I immediately fell in love with the pageantry industry and I have never looked back ever since.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What is your favourite part about pageantry?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The platforms I get to be on through pageantry allow me to be a role model to every young girl out there that dreams to be a model someday. I do not take this for granted and I adore the fact that I am able to mentor young girls about a passion that we all share.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>Who is your favourite celebrity beauty queen and why?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every year that a new Miss World or Miss Universe gets crowned, I always have a new favourite. For me, it’s about being able to learn something from each and every queen because they all have different experiences and knowledge to share with us. Pageantry is an industry in which there are hundreds of remarkable queens every year and I am always eager to learn from all of them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What challenges do you face, as a beauty queen in Botswana?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I believe the biggest challenge we face is getting sponsorship/pledges to support us throughout our careers as competing in pageants is a huge investment. Pageantry in Botswana is unfortunately not at the place we wish it to be and so we have a hard time convincing stakeholders to support us.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>How do you tackle these challenges?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To me, it’s all about building a brand that any entity would benefit from associating itself with and so as I grow, I try to get my brand to a point at which it would be very hard to hear a “no” from anyone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What/who is your inspiration??</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I derive my inspiration from several sources including myself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What do you plan on doing full time?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pageantry provided me with a platform in which I started doing community work at a very young age and I now identify as a philanthropist. It is because of this that it has become a dream of mine for the longest time ever to one day work for the United Nations to be able to make a difference in so many more lives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What are your hobbies or interests outside of pageantry?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Honestly speaking, I don’t do much but as of late I’ve fallen in love with how great it feels to keep your body fit and be mindful of becoming the best version of yourself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>How do you handle stage anxiety?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is very important to believe in yourself as only then will someone else be able to believe in you. I stand on every stage knowing I’m strong, I’m powerful and I can change the world. Feeding myself good thoughts helps a lot.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">MISS GLOBAL BOTSWANA</span></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>Why did you decide to join the Miss Global Botswana 2021 pageantry?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The last time I competed in a pageant was in 2017 and this was because from the year 2018 till 2020, I was in the final years of high school and I wished to use all my time towards my education. From the day I joined pageantry, I always knew that one day I was going to represent Botswana on an international platform and for the past 5 years I’ve been working tirelessly to make this dream of mine come true and I’m so grateful to have gotten this opportunity.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>How was the Miss Global Botswana experience for you?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It gives me great joy to be a representative of a country so diverse, beautiful, and cultured. I am excited to have been awarded this opportunity and it is one that I do not take for granted. It allows me to put Botswana on the map and I truly can’t wait.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>Do you believe you will be crowned Miss Global International 2021?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I believe that I will do my best to be the first Motswana to get the Miss Global title.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><span class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">ABLE HEARTS</span></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What influenced you to set up ABLE HEARTS??</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2017 I joined a pageant in which I had to carry out a community project as part of being a contestant and the project I chose to start was titled “Able Hearts”. From a very young age, I noticed that people faced with disabilities have always been stigmatized in society and not treated as equals. I knew that the only way change would come about in my peers is if someone their age takes a stand to educate them on how to treat people faced with disabilities equally and fairly. With all this in mind, I started the Able Hearts project under the motto “We are all equal in the fact that we are different”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What is your organization''s mission?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Able Hearts Foundation launched “The Dynamic Talent Show” in which we give children faced with disabilities the platform to express themselves and showcase their God-given talents through this annual talent show. We started the initiative in 2018 and have been working under it as we realized giving the children such a platform truly empowers them to focus on their talents and develop them to a point where they feel confident and comfortable performing them. In addition to this, we have been visiting junior secondary schools and educating them to treat the disabled community with equal and fair judgment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What impact has ABLE HEARTS made since its founding date?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since 2017 we have worked with over 200 children faced with disabilities and empowered them enough to know that they are very talented such that they now know and understand the best ways to express themselves. The most important aspect to me throughout all the years I’ve worked with the children is that I have built a strong relationship with every one of them such that whenever they see me or my team, it brings them so much joy and it warms our hearts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->\n<h3>What impact has it made in your life?</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I never knew I would have such purpose and meaning to life such that I’d be a voice of a community that is often voiceless. It has allowed me to grow as a person and be a representation to my peers that we need to fight all the social ills that exist because no one else will. To date, I still get emotional speaking about these children who have my heart because they truly are special and I’m so lucky to have had them accept me the way they have.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class="wp-block-image"><img alt=""/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'BHARGAVA REPRESENTS BOTSWANA’S DIVERSITY', 'Sakshi Bhargava, 19, Motswana by birth and Indian by race, is a Francistown-raised beauty queen and philanthropist. She is proudly among the first representations of Botswana''s diversity, particularly in the pageantry industry. Sakshi has always known Botswana to be her home and has always dreamt of representing Botswana ever since she started pageantry. 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