tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48758142402905476962024-02-20T09:35:21.754-08:00THE SPORAH MAGAZINEUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-32055350267749909322011-06-20T01:48:00.000-07:002011-06-20T01:48:36.571-07:00YOUR NAME SPORAH DID YOU MAKE IT UP TO SOUND LIKE OPRAH OR IS YOUR ACTUAL NAME?..! Aaw..!<div style="text-align: justify;">SPARKLES MAGAZINE MEETS SPORAH NJAU.. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the city of London here comes a young vibrant lady full of life and enthusiasm always ready to go above her abilities to deliver the best. An inspirational role model for young black girls in the community Sporah is at the heart of her career as a TV presenter/producer A hardworking lady who believes in education more than anything else. Talking to Sporah is a passion as she has a lot to say about herself, her career and definitely to the young women out there... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: Hi Sporah I will say you such a great inspiration for young girls, tell us what motivated you to that level? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> Coming to Europe from 3rd World countries, with my African back ground and seeing young women at young age with no parental guidance and allowing the societal norms to influence them against their cultures and values. Made me realise that so many young women from Black Ethnic minority grew up with low self esteems. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">This and other things made me think of doing something that can bring change and i thought this change can only be achieved through media. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: Do you have a role model and who is it? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> Yes i do. My Mum (Mama Njau). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: What about your passion for TV how did it start? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> After watching different TV talk shows, I realised how powerful TV is, and how it can influence or change people’s life especially the young generation. So I thought yeah... something is missing in my society and somebody has to do it.. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, I came with an Idea of a Talk Show. Thank God we are pioneer of African Talk Show in Europe <span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: You are so natural and flamboyant where did you learn that? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> I took time to read and understand myself what’s the best for me more than following fashion trends, and I came out with the best results which makes me what I am today. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: And your name SPORAH did you make it up or is it your actual name? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> Ah ah ah ah of course Sporah is my name. In English is Zipporah and in my language which is Swahili is Sipora. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: What does it mean and where is it from?</span> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> Sporah is a Christian name coming from the Bible from Old Testament on Exodus 2: 21: “Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave Moses his daughter Zipporah in marriage”. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">More story about Sporah on Exodus 4: 25: for those who are intresting to know more about my name Sporah, Sipora, (Zipporah) ... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: (Because some people actually think that you tried to make your name sound like OPRAH) <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> No way...Anyone who has been close to me from Africa like a good friend knows that SPORAH is my REAL PASSPORT NAME, and it has been since young age. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: Would you say that she is one of your role models or inspiration? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> Yes, she is one of my inspiration. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: For a young woman you get a lot of attention for being such in a public eye. Is it a benefit or a disadvantage? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> It is a benefit, because it gives me a voice. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: What is the most important for you now as a young woman? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> Education and Working hard towards my career. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;"> SPARKLES: What is your preferred type of man? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> Well the answer to this question can be easy and hard at the same time… as there are some very essential qualities which almost every woman demands in a man. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Because I believe it’s not easy to find a man with all the packages that i need otherwise....So I’ll give you my top 6 on the list, then the rest I can deal with it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. The most important to me is a sense of humour - This is the most common yet most essential demand that I want a man to have. I like to stay around a man who knows how to make me laugh and keep me amused. I believe no female likes very intense or boring males. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Purpose in life - To be honest, I like men who know what they want in life and have a strong path which they are following. We women always look for a man who has a vision and a strong desire to get somewhere in life. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Honesty and decency - I like straight forward Men, I believe women don't like being cheated on or lied to any more... So if you're a chew 'em up and spit 'em out type man, your life will be a string of one-night stands followed by a bitter spinsterhood. So.. Its time for a change same as women lets us be honesty and decency so will have a happy and health relationship. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Mmh!.. A gentleman of cause!!! I mean this is for all of us. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Let me give a tip to my brothers out there…Women want a man who knows how to treat a lady well. I believe Women would not respect a man unless you know how to respect them. Therefore women prefer men who know how to pull chairs and open doors for them when needed. Yes I like that. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. The next will be…. I like a man who knows how to carry himself well. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">6. Last but very essential is.. Romantic - This is one ingredient all women desperately want in their men… I believe romance is the foundation of any and every relationship therefore women always demand a man who knows the true art of romance. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: Would you put your career on hold for a relationship? (like getting married and building family) <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> In a relationship where you have two people that want to move ahead and get more out of life….this should be very tricky... </div><div style="text-align: justify;">I mean.. I would like to spend more time with my family and give my loved ones the best but at the same time, I would like to achieve my crucial career goals… </div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think i can’t say much into this…Am just praying to God to have a life in which I could fulfill both my personal life as well professional ambitions with ease. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: What do you love apart from TV and interviewing? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> I love Acting, Cooking (I Love Food) and Dancing. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: What is your message to young girls? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> Believing in themselves and not allow to be influence </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: What is your plan now after your education? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> Working harder </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: Any message for the end? </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> We should always remember that... Prevention is better than cure and too much of anything is harmful... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">SPARKLES: Thanks Sporah and see you next time <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime;">Sporah:</span> Thanks for having me.. And don’t forget to watch The Sporah Show Every Monday at 9:30pm on SKY 184 (BEN TV) And Fridays 18:pm and Saturday’s 13:pm on STAR TV in Tanzania. More about The Sporah Show Log on to our website <a href="http://www.sporah.com/">www.sporah.com</a> or <a href="http://www.sporahshow.com/">www.sporahshow.com</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can also check out our Blogspot at <a href="http://www.thesporahshow.blogspot.com/">www.thesporahshow.blogspot.com</a>.. Or Join us on Facebook/Twitter. And finally Check out our Video’s on Youtube.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-64520059447140645402011-06-13T21:29:00.000-07:002011-06-16T03:40:44.418-07:00YOU'VE HAD YOUR SAY, NOW BHOKE FROM BIG BROTHER HAS HERS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> Bhoke Egina is a very humble girl, down to earth, gets along with lots of people... I was born in Dar es Salaam I have two sisters and one brother and I'm the last born. I studied at Mlimani Primary School then Makongo High School, Tambaza High school and I did my Law degree at Tumaini University.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: What motivated you to apply for </span></span></span><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Big Brother</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> Amplified (BBA)? </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">The last two years I went through a traumatic experience. I was pregnant and very sick and I had a premature baby and she passed away when she was three months actually its only been a year since she passed, I needed a change and I wanted to experience something different... </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: Wow, that is tough for any woman to hear let alone for a woman to go through. I can understand why you needed a change! How did you find out you had been selected? </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> They sent me an email and called me after I had gone through dozens of interviews, I was so happy to be selected.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> There were so many things on my mind at the time like how will the experience be, what kind of people will I meet, how will my friends take it because most of them didn't know I was going to be on the show. I was very excited to be chosen!</span></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: O</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">nce you got into the Big Brother house could you be yourself? Did you find yourself acting or were we seeing the real Bhoke? </span></span></span></span></b><br />
<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">I tried to be myself as much as I could, it is a different environment so you have to adjust to some things and be flexible but acting NOOO, you can try to the first couple of days but </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">sooner or later the real you will come out!</span></span></span></b></span></b></div><div><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: What about your housemates? Were they all genuine? Who was your favourite and who did you like the least? </span></span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> I think everyone was genuine atleast that's what I felt when I was in there, you can tell when a person is fake and like I said in that house its not easy to be fake and pretend. I was very close to Kim from Zambia, Nick from Kenya, Alex from Ghana, Ernest from Uganda and of course Confident...there were people that I was not close with for instance Karen, though we were in the process of getting to know one another.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: You were surprised that Alex nominated you for eviction, he was one of your boys, why do you think he did that?</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> Yes I was, I cannot say why he did it only he has the reasons why, but it is a game and I understand!</span></span></span></b></div><div><div></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: blue;">BE:</span> Mr Right Noooo...friendships Yes definitely!!!</span></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: Of course the questions that are on many people's lips concern a particular guy from </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Uganda</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">..... when did you first see there was an attraction with Ernest?</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></b></span></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"></span></span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> The first time I met him was in Johannesburg I was there for the Big Brother interview and so was he but we did not tell eachother that. We went out and had a great time when we returned to our countries we kept in touch still, we would call and text eachother all the time. </span></span></span></b></div><div></div><div><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: There are some things that we don't see especially us outside of Africa watching via Youtube and blogs, what was so special about Ernest that made the relationship move so fast? </span></span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Our relationship did not move fast, like I said me and him met way before and just clicked and being in the same house just made us even closer.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: Some of your housemates commented that you guys never showed interest to other people in the house... would you say that was a fair thing to say?</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> We mingled with other people just as much so I don't think that was a fair thing to say.</span></span></span></b></div><div><br />
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<b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: I watched a Youtube clip of you and Ernest talking I think the next day after something had happened. I felt from listening to you talking that you regretted what had happened. Did you? Was it a case of waking up after a drinking too much and thinking... nooo what happened last night?? </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></b></b></div><div><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> I had a lot to drink the previous night I can't deny that and I needed to understand what had happened... only me and Ernest know the truth of the matter regardless of what the clips might show or anyone might say nevertheless everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I respect that.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></span></b></b><br />
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<b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: It happens to so many people but I guess unfortunately for you it was on live t.v. I've heard that on Big Brother you somehow forget that there are cameras and just live life as normal.... is that what happened?</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></b></b></div><div><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> Big Brother is not a series that you say "action" and people begin to act, it's your everyday life it's more like we bring the cameras to your house so after a while you forget the cameras and just live as you would in your own house.</span></span></span></b></b><br />
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<b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">I cannot speak for him, at that particular moment he told me something that I would remember for the rest of my life he said "This is your personal journey and nobody else's" He also reminded me of why I was there in the first place.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></span></b></b></div><div><br />
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<b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: Do you think he was being genuine? </span></span></span></span></b></b></div><div><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">I know he was genuine, we did not plan to meet in the Big Brother house maybe for me and him that's how we were supposed to meet, ...I'm just a girl with feelings and emotions just like everybody else.</span></span><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: How was it when you saw your family again after all of that. I guess it was their opinion that mattered most? Have they been cool? </span></span></span></span></b></b></div><div><div><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">My family is my backbone especially my mother, they know me and we don't talk about things that don't matter.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></span></b></b><br />
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<b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: And how is your relationship with your family now?</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></b></b></div><div><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> Just like it was from the beginning nothing has changed not even one bit!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></span></b></b><br />
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<b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: People can only judge you based on what they see. Is there anything you'd like to say about Bhoke to give the full picture, the parts of Bhoke people did not see on Big Brother? </span></span></span></span></b></b></div><div><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> People will always judge no matter what you say, I can write a whole speech about me and they would still judge, it's funny how people can write or say stuff about you that you don't even know for instance I have fan pages and I'm not in control of whatever is written on those pages. It is not me writing and people don't know that the only page I'm in control of is my personal Facebook account. No matter how much I think this is my business and nobody else I still don't believe that provoking people is a way to go. Anyways the people close to me know me and they've been very supportive I'm glad for that and that's what matters the most. </span></span></span></b></b><br />
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<b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: Another thing I guess is the culture. Here in the UK celebrities make money from their naughty antics on Big Brother. </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> In Africa it's more conservative. What do you plan to do to erase those antics from people's minds when they think of Bhoke? </span></span></span></span></b></b></div><div><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> I think when you meet me you'll see that I'm totally the opposite of what people think I am. You can't change people's minds if they don't want to, it's their prerogative to think whichever way they want about anything.... this experience has taught me a lot. I know who are my real friends and who are not ....I'm not going to let that phase me and make me lose my focus I think that would be a crime to myself.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></span></b></b><br />
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<b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: Have you been in touch with Ernest since coming out of the house? Any plan to go to Uganda?</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></b></b></div><div><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> Yes we are in touch, he's very supportive and very worried about me and about everything that's going on. I would like to get to know him better and see how it goes he's a great person and a good friend...And I can't wait to go to Uganda.</span></span></span></b></b></div><div></div><div><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: What do you have planned for the future? Will you continue with your show?</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></b></b></div><div><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Of course I will continue with the show, they haven't seen the last of me yet! I wasn't us to take<b> 5Connect</b> to another level and I think we have the means to do it.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></span></b></b><br />
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<b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: Who do you think deserves to win BBA 2011? </span></span></span></span></b></b></div><div><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> I think Nick, Alex or Confidence </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></span></b></b><br />
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<b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">iMag: For all the good and bad - was your time on Big Brother a positive experience? Would you do it again if offered a spot on the next BBA All-Stars?</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></span></span></b></b></div><div><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">BE: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">It was a good experience for me afterall I had my personal reasons to go in there and I think I fullfilled what I wanted as an individual the rest as they say is history! If given a chance I will grab it for sure!</span></span></span></b></b><br />
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<b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">iMag: Thank you for talking to us Bhoke and we wish you all the best and hope to have you live on the Sporah Show in the future.</span></span></span></span></b></b></div><b><b><b><br />
<i>interview by <a href="http://itsprettypoet.blogspot.com/">Jacqueline Kibacha</a> for iMagazine / The Sporah Show</i></b></b></b></div></div><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-18288186875861267222011-06-12T16:12:00.000-07:002011-06-16T03:14:59.240-07:00PAYING NO ATTENTION TO HATERS, URBAN PULSE REACHING FOR THE SKIES TO BECOME MEDIA GIANTS.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTsefsNXxDj6dhR9JpsaqmaM4FW1g4h5d03mm-fAxEkj-8I4mDQ-EnA103ja1HwZj3Dsfo5IaFKGj-I9eDYs8e-wj56nRx0_TEH36CYRi7CqC-D4FID4jvpDOZGKESD5o2dCVRGf75Hs/s1600/FRANK+%2526+BARAKA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTsefsNXxDj6dhR9JpsaqmaM4FW1g4h5d03mm-fAxEkj-8I4mDQ-EnA103ja1HwZj3Dsfo5IaFKGj-I9eDYs8e-wj56nRx0_TEH36CYRi7CqC-D4FID4jvpDOZGKESD5o2dCVRGf75Hs/s320/FRANK+%2526+BARAKA.jpg" width="180" /></a></div> Frank Eyembe and Baraka Nyama.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Who are Urban Pulse? To some it's a well known brand here in the UK, to others you might know them better by the buzz around their movie Lovely Gamble. Now get to know the brains behind this company with high aspirations and fingers in many media pies... Join iMagazine as we dig a little deeper... </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: So What is Urban Pulse?</span><br />
UP: Urban Pulse consists of young creative people who are highly dedicated to bringing to the world all forms of new an exciting entertainment, information and inspiration through different media outlets.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: When and how did Urban Pulse start and why the name ''Urban Pulse'' is it related to the industry you're in or is it to attract a particular audience?</span><br />
UP: Basically the concept is about there being something new in town or to the world if you like. Our aim is to target all kind of audiences from young, old, male, female, black, white, gay, straight and the list goes on by providing different genres of programme. We aim to entertain, educate, inform and motivate.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: That sounds exciting, and how is Urban Pulse fulfilling these aims?</span><br />
UP: We have a music artist who is of UK Origin, a female MC [Fyah Sista] representing to the fullest. Her music is pure fire and talks about the real life experience of being black.<br />
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We also produced a programme for sustainable energy from Ashden Awards which is run by Sainsbury and the Patron being the Prince of Wales. The programme is about promoting entrepreneurs across the globe to use alternative source of energy like Solar panel, water and use of bio gas mainly to the third world countries and to promote less use of CO2.<br />
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We are also currently in the last stages of producing a documentary for The Tanzania Embassy which is education programme which starts from its history in conjunction with this year 50th year independence anniversary.<br />
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This programme will be aired on national TV and all over the internet and will be used in Tanzania schools as well. These are just few projects; We could be here all day. For more of what we do please check out our YouTube channel we have around 60 different videos <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/urbanpulsecreative#p/u/33/6FSEd0yGjRs">http://www.youtube.com/user/urbanpulsecreative#p/u/33/6FSEd0yGjRs</a><br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: Who are the founders?</span><br />
UP: Frank Eyembe and Baraka Baraka<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: Tell us about your backgrounds briefly. Has it influenced the start of Urban Pulse and your passion for Media? </span><br />
UP: My dad is a media man so I grew up watching him doing his thing and somehow got myself in it. I also did a diploma for media studies even though I dropped out few month to go,(Frank).<br />
Baraka holds a degree in Photography and Film Production and he has got load experience and passion in this industry.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: What role does Mr Eyembe and what role does Mr Baraka play in Urban Pulse?</span>Mr Eyembe is the CEO and Mr Nyama is the Managing Director.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: Have there been any challenges/still are; in running Urban Pulse?</span><br />
UP: Challenges will always be there, no matter how much you try, they are there to help Us get focused. Our job is to rise above them, learn from them and move on.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: Is Urban Pulse a self-invested business or can we start buying shares?lol</span><br />
UP: Well, at the moment we are expanding rapidly and hopefully we will be selling shares but don't worry you will be the 1st to know. Will give you a good deal.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: You 'not too long ago' added a third member to the Urban Pulse family,Mr Nocha Sebe, what led to this decision and what role did he take on?</span><br />
UP: Both myself and Baraka are more like driving force in terms of production and technical execution. We needed another person with the business mind to take UP to the next level. We went through couple of list of people who we thought will be good for the job but unfortunately not all of them ticked all the boxes. While we were in the dilemma Nocha came to light, we had a long chat with him about the job and we both felt that he was the right person for the job and rest is now history. He is our Operation Manager and now he is officially in Tanzania in talks with other big companies about different deals.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag Any particular major projects you have done this year?</span><br />
UP: Like a mentioned earlier we got a Documentary which will be coming out soon for the Tanzania embassy. Also we had released Miss The fyah sis (our artist) her 1st mix tape and album will be coming out soon. We produced DIASPORA III, we produced fashion show for Vodka and fashion TV UK and for the first Time we got a special interview with our prime Minister 1hr and 30 mins long which will be aired in our national TV soon. <br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: With the music creative side of Urban Pulse, whose the 'main man' operating that side?</span><br />
UP: At the moment we got Salim JSP who does all the production without forgetting Tim AKA Furious T<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: I am proud of how Urban Pulse inspires younger people to use art to express themselves, especially in music; how's that going? Is the inspiration towards both ways still strong or has it been a challenge working with so many expressive young minds?</span><br />
UP:Most Def young people have got minds of their own and sometimes they let their adrenalin rush over powering their mind and end up making wrong decision based on their feeling and not from the fact. Apart from that, it’s all fun and doesn't feel like work coz it’s about the passion.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: What music genre do Urban Pulse's artists create?</span><br />
UP: Rnb, hip hop, contemporary music etc basically we do anything it depends on the artist wants and the Producer<br />
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UP: Yes, Josh or 'Young Josh',<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: Such a massive talent from such a young man, and has been known to also be the creative mind in producing Urban Pulse music, how is that going? Any new music out from our genius young man?</span><br />
UP:Absolutely he is the one of the best young producer out there and helped to create UP,however now is doing full time studies so he is quite busy at the moment<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: Lovely Gamble! Tell Us more about the film. From the idea,script to the final project. Was it a success? what challenges did you face? any regrets? what have you taken/learnt from this project as your first film project?</span><br />
UP: Well, Lovely gamble was an experimental film based on love, music, sex and deception. We wanted to try something new so we decided to invited kanumba down which he did and we made the movie. Because it was first ever film we faced lots of problems one of being; reliability and commitment from other people who agreed to be part of it and at the end due to some avoided circumstances half of them dropped out at the last minute which put lot of pressure on us. But at the end we decided to go ahead with what we had at the time and made the film. Other way minor stuff which we managed to maneuver some how<br />
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What we have learnt is that when you take on a certain project it’s better to be careful who to choose and always go with a small and effective team which will be a result. Also nothing is possible under the sun if you put your mind and effort to it, and even if it fails at least you had balls to do it.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: How was it working with new talents and Steven Kanumba (Tanzanian Actor/Producer)?</span><br />
UP: it was such a honor working with all of them it was more like a huge family reunion and we all enjoyed each other company and share experience across the ball. Everyone was nice to each other and remained commitment until the end. I Miss that moment and I will do it again given the opportunity.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: Urban Pulse is also known for giving back to the community. Tell us more about the charities you have been involved with?</span><br />
UP: We did raised some money to help build an orphanage play ground in Tanzania, also UK cancer research, Fight for malaria and recently people who where affected by a bomb blast in Gongo la mboto in Tanzania. We are planning to do more this year.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: What are the best moments in running a Media creative business? What do you hope to achieve?</span> </span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;"> UP: We hope to be recognised internationally and make impact in people's lives.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: What are the challenges in running a Media creative business?</span><br />
UP: Money which is the main, lack of resources, bad publicity, jealousy, lack of support..</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: What's a Media Creative's must have;any special characteristics or can anyone do it?</span><br />
UP: Yeah man, all u need is to have a vision, drive, focus, determination. You don't need a PHD</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">Sporah: What's next for Urban Pulse,what can we look forward to?any upcoming film and music projects? If any, who are you thinking of working with next, leading from Kanumba and the introduced talents in Lovely Gamble?</span><br />
UP: I would like to keep it under wraps for now but stay tune for more and exciting programmes from UP.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: Any Advice to anyone who has a dream of starting a Media creative business?</span><br />
UP: Follow your heart and don't pay attention to mediocre minds or people who don't support your dreams.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc;">iMag: Thank you for spending time with Us; Keep up the good work,please come again and God Bless.</span><br />
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</span><b><b><b><i>Interview by Lynn Kapinga for iMagazine / The Sporah Show.</i></b></b></b><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />
</span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-91680779932999134042011-06-08T13:05:00.000-07:002011-06-12T18:15:40.772-07:00Maria Sarungi Tsehai talks pageants and what it takes to be Miss Universe Tanzania<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 130%;">Pageants have always carried controversy and criticizm along with the glitz and glamour. It takes a strong woman to manage the process from preliminary selections to representing the country on the international stage of one of the most prestigious pageant in the world.<br />
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Sporah Njau talks to the Director of Compass Communications Ltd and founder of Miss Universe Tanzania. Mentor, sister, friend and role model to many young Tanzanian girls with a dream, Maria Sarungi Tsehai fresh from crowning the Miss Universe Tanzania 2011 winner, opens up about the challenges faced and successes achieved.</span></b><br />
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</style> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah:What 3 words describe you. Explain why they describe you?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> Intelligent, Generous, Witty – These words describe me best because I value very much my own and other people’s mind and I am always look at improving my knowledge. I also believe in the philosophy that giving is better than receiving, in this case I am not necessarily talking about money but knowledge.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: Tell us briefly about </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Miss Universe Tanzania</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> Miss Universe Tanzania started in 2007 when we first got the franchise from Miss Universe Organization in New York. It is the national finals for the Miss Universe pageant.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: What do you like most about </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #990000; font-size: small;">Miss Universe</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> I like the fact that Miss Universe is the most prestigious pageant in the world. It also provides opportunities to young girls to showcase their intelligence, beauty and talent and promote their country in a very entertaining way. Even though the winner takes it all, but a good performance can ensure that any other contestant can get a chance to be noticed by modeling agencies, garner media attention and even get a scholarship to the US. It is an important media event as well as over 1 billion people all over the world watch the pageant on television.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: What qualities must </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Miss Universe</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">have? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS: </span>The winner of the Miss Universe crown has to be a young beautiful woman who can carry out the duties that go with the crown which includes socializing with powerful people, opinion makers, a person who is charming and witty, but also the winner is expected to connect with young girls and carry important messages to them whether it is about HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, etc. Also the winner takes part in fashion shows and has to have a good catwalk. </span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 130%;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: What do you find most challenging about your job?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> Actually my main job is being a television producer, I do not consider being the National Director of Miss Universe Tanzania as my main occupation. However I give Miss Universe Tanzania all the attention that it needs. The challenge that I face is that in Tanzania we still think of pageants as a parade of promiscuous, dumb girls. We may not say it out loud but that is what we think. And this is not true. The girls today are smarter and more ambitious and beauty pageants are more than a parade. The real work starts after the competition ends. The titleholders are intelligent caring people who give back a lot to the society.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: Do you honestly think that Tanzania will ever have any control over the achievement of beauty pageants! why?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> I think the question in itself is based on the wrong premise. Why do we want to ‘control’ achievements? We have to work for them. And if it is about achievements, Tanzania has made its mark with the likes of Flaviana Matata and Miriam Odemba, but also with girls who may not have placed but garnered media attention like Hellen Dausen, Illuminata James in Miss Universe, Rehema Sudi and Richa Adhia in Miss Earth. I think what we truly lack is the support that other countries get from their governments and national media. This is not only financial support but moral support. I am happy that the media in Tanzania has started providing us with more support and I hope to eventually see the government on board as well. For example, wherever the pageant is held like this year in Brazil, the Tanzanian embassy in the country should provide full support for the titleholder and the pageant, because the titleholder will be our Beauty Ambassador in a very important and large media event. As I said I hope this year the government will be able to see the importance of this.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: What would you like to see more in beauty pageants in Tanzania? and why? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> I would like to see and achieve more preparations for the girls, in this case I am not talking about preparation of the winner but also preparation <u>before </u>they compete in the national pageant. There are many girls who have potential but when they are competing nationally they are not groomed and are not ready to compete internationally. They need at least one year of training and grooming to achieve the level that is needed. This challenge is what I am currently trying to address and overcome. More of my plans will be forthcoming soon.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: Are you happy for women to be judged on their bodies rather than their minds?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> As I pointed out before beauty pageants are no longer about bodies but it is mostly about the mind. It is about having the wits and the personality that is real not rehearsed. The Q & A is not about giving a pageant patty answer but showing your humor and charm. Beauty pageants have undergone serious changes in order to stay relevant.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: Everyone has a mission in life, What do you think your mission is? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> I don’t think I have only one mission in life that would be a very narrow perspective, but overall I believe that whatever I have received from God is for me to use it well and to always, always, give back in whatever form I can. I primarily believe that women in Tanzania need a lot of encouragement and support, and I believe in playing my part by changing the mindset of young girls and making them believe that they can make a difference.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: Some people are unhappy with Miss Universe TANZANIA 2011? Some people think that Nelly Kamwelu did not deserve the crown for Miss Universe TANZANIA 2011, break it down for me!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333;">I am confident that the panel of judges was very serious about their choice and unbiased, and chose the best girl to win the crown. It is an insult to the intelligence of the judges to say that they would sit and allow results that were not in their favor to be announced. They were shown the results including the tabulation of the scores before the results were announced, because our pageant does that in order to avoid such problems. Each judge is given time to scrutinize the tabulation and make any remarks. However the final count has to be respected by all. This is how our competition goes. But I would like to discuss the word ‘deserve’ Let me remind you that when Flaviana Matata won, I heard back remarks that she was the wrong choice because nobody sends a girl without hair to beauty pageants, some on blogs and in the streets even dared to call her ugly, ‘mshamba’ because she answered her question at the national pageant in Kiswahili and they called her other horrible names (She placed 6<sup>th</sup> internationally). When we crowned Richa Adhia as Miss Earth Tanzania, there were comments that she would not represent well Tanzania because she was of Indian origin (she was top 16 in swimwear). When we selected Miriam Odemba to represent us at Miss Earth, I heard people say that I made a mistake because Miriam was too old and had too much ‘scandals’in her past (she was 1<sup>st</sup> runner up). When Hellen Dausen won, some said that she was too short there were even rumors that she is Kenyan (she was featured in Profiles Magazine and was one of the most photographed Africans).</span> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333;">My response is simple – look at the achievements of these beautiful young girls! Why make beautiful young women’s lives miserable with horrible comments and criticism when the people talking are not aware of the judging system and the standards, and have no idea who these girls really are? Personal preference is one thing and professional assessment is another thing.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333;">I do not know what the excuse is this time for the naysayers, but what I say is that money, time and most importantly energy of people have been invested in making this beauty pageant a success for 5 years. We take this very seriously and have no reason to do otherwise. The winner in Tanzania is not judged only to be a local beauty pageant winner but the ultimate goal is for that girl to represent us internationally and do well.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;">Sporah: What is your definition of beauty?</span><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS: </span>Beauty is all-encompassing – it is not just about having perfect features, or perfect body measurements, it is about the combination of a beautiful face, body and a beautiful inner self. Now the catch is that inner self. The question often is not who was the most beautiful but who could project her inner self best</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: small;">.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;">Sporah</span></span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: small;">: What are the top secrets of winning Miss Universe?</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> <span style="color: #333333;">I think it’s important to be beautiful, fun, spontaneous, charming and have a killer catwalk. But most importantly it’s believing in yourself even when faced with tough competition and project yourself well on stage! </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;">Sporah: What is one question you would ask me if I was one of your contestant ? </span><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> My favorite question during scouting or preliminary judging is: “What are your dreams and ambitions?” I always appreciate an honest answer and not some ‘pageant patty’ answer.... so, what are <span style="font-style: italic;">your</span> dreams and ambitions Sporah?<br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;">Sporah: </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #990000;">Hahah! Well, I would say my dream is to be the best I can be and to reach my target weight and maintain it! And my ambition is to be the best me that I can be, being happy with everything in life that I pursue and to have many more birthdays. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: What would you say to someone who thought they were not pretty enough to enter </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Miss Universe</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> I would say “You are your own worst enemy”. Lack of confidence is rampant among our young women and it is truly sad. Nothing stands in their path to achievement except themselves. We had a beautiful contestant this year – Linda who was 155cm tall and she won the Miss Entrepreneurial Mindset award and won a scholarship to study entrepreneurship. Beauty comes in many sizes and shapes and achievements also come in different ways.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: What do you feel is the most important part of the competition? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> The preliminary judging is very, very, important because that is the only time that the judges get to see a side of you that will make a mark and also give insight to your personality. What is needed is honesty and candidness not fake or rehearsed answers.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: What are your strengths? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> My strength is my ability to listen and encourage people to talk about themselves. I also believe that I have been blessed by God to have very good judgment of character and I always trust my instincts. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: What are your weaknesses? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> Some people who are close to me sometimes consider it my weakness – my generosity! People say that I am taken advantage of. But I do not believe it’s true because I have never regretted giving. I love the Swahili saying “Tenda wema uende zako”. I do not expect gratitude but I do expect the person to take advantage of whatever I gave him/her and move on from one point to another. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: small;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: What makes you very angry? </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> I get very angry about liars and any form of bullying. I really loose my temper at times like this. I value honesty more than anything and I always tell people around me – tell me the bad news I can live with it, but if you lie you loose my trust! </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: What have you learned about yourself today? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS: </span>I don’t believe that there is only one lesson that we learn about ourselves. We constantly learn about ourselves. Even when we think we learnt something about someone else or something in our surrounding it is really about us. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #990000; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Sporah: If you had one message to the Tanzanians what would it be? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6600cc;">MS:</span> That is tough Sporah, because I have a lot of messages to Tanzanians, but as we are currently talking about Miss Universe Tanzania I would like to tell Tanzanians: that the time has come when beauty pageants should be taken as seriously as football. Not only is Miss Universe just as serious business but also it is one area that aims to empower women in a unique way and allows young girls to be patriotic and hoist our flag high in one of the most watched event in the world! Your support however small like a kind word of encouragement means a lot to our Beauty Ambassador.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia; font-size: small;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small;"><br />
<span style="color: #990000;">Thank you Maria for your time and I hope to have you someday LIVE on The Sporah </span></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia; font-size: small;">Show</span><br />
</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-29711552868962249172011-06-05T10:20:00.000-07:002011-06-12T13:35:17.177-07:00IT HAS BEEN MY WISH TO DRESS MY PRESIDENT HIS EXCELLENCY DR. JAKAYA MRISHO KIKWETE IN ONE OF MY SUITS..!<div>“YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN”..!</div><div>iMagazine in its bid to promote talent from the motherland, had an opportunity to interview Sheria Ngowi, a Tanzania born fashion designer determined to make a break-through in the west fashion industry. Here Sheria speaks to Sporah Njau for iMagazine...</div><br />
SHERIA NGOWI 2011 COLLECTION: “YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN”..!<br />
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5Rzp8RRv945nhVaYiIsTkP6UGBSiZVCq_LZRN2ZG-arSzzbWrbP25SMF3OGfrZ_wQRze7bIVS7suCZgf5r7JNs5gUwVNfGOIVF_C60vxlZkAmRVCQ44KZbw2Hi36yZdCfaqRT53uM0Q/s1600/shri.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614824320354475538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5Rzp8RRv945nhVaYiIsTkP6UGBSiZVCq_LZRN2ZG-arSzzbWrbP25SMF3OGfrZ_wQRze7bIVS7suCZgf5r7JNs5gUwVNfGOIVF_C60vxlZkAmRVCQ44KZbw2Hi36yZdCfaqRT53uM0Q/s400/shri.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span></span></span>Sheria Ngowi.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Sheria ngowi is a man, who knows what it takes to be a style icon, so when iMagazine got the chance to interview him, we just had to ask him for some of his fashion secrets: </div><div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> Sheria, tell us brief about yourself? <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;">SN: </span>Sheria Ngowi (Born as Walter Thomas Ngowi on October 1st, 1982 the second of five children). I am a Tanzanian fashion designer and Founder of the Sheria Ngowi Brand. I was raised in a middle-class family of the Late Mr. Thomas Kishari Ngowi and Mrs. Mary Mathias Kessy. My Father was a lawyer while my mother was a Bank Accountant. I studied Law but my career has taken the path of Fashion Designing.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> What do you have to do to be a fashion designer?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN:</span> This is an interesting question. However someone once said, “Practice makes perfect“. While that statement might not be completely true, I do believe that practice makes you better. If you're a designer, you should be designing things. But sometimes it can get very easy to get hung up in the minutia of work and life. And the best way to improve designs is to do the designs. It’s like Actors rehearse their lines until they learn them perfectly. Musicians practice their songs until every note is just right. Athletes practice their particular sport so they can excel. Ask any successful designer in the community about how they have succeeded and they will attribute much of their success to practice.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah</span>: What are the challenges do you face when designing menswear?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN:</span> The same challenge of any language: to be understood and make people react to what you say. Fashion for me… is a tool for self-expression and self-invention. It’s about clothes transcending simple functionality and gaining symbolic power by engaging in a dialogue with their environment and their time.<br />
My goal is to give everyone, especially African men’s a platform of inspiration. I showcase all things fashionable and stylish, so they need to “step out of their boundaries and try something new.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> Can you give us some background on the Sheria Ngowi label?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN: </span>My career famously began in 2008 when I debuted my designs for both women and men under Brand name Sheria Na Mavazi in Mysore, India. So Sheria Na Mavazi stands for Dressing Principles or Regulations. In 2009, I launched my first professional collection under my own name Sheria Ngowi Designs. The Collection was a dedication to my late father who was the driving force behind my love for fashion. I decided to focus on one gender at a time to ensure that I put my all into each of the collections and the women's collection is on the way.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> What is the one key thing to dressing well as a man?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;">SN:</span> 1)Simple 2)Classic 3)Well Fitting 4)Unique 5)Quality</div><div><br />
</div><div>SHERIA NGOWI 2011 COLLECTION: “YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN”..!</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskNV7ACihY29bewdHzGTEYlVJGp928QZpnSPbYpdlIGyCHZtSjkJ49HstOMXpfEANqoPPgtsprr3XM2oP8RoIrtU1sWd9eOBIZGKBq5_1_auIMGJSFWl0yXz2D9fUG4LZ8tED1HulvN8/s1600/sheria+3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614804591942751666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskNV7ACihY29bewdHzGTEYlVJGp928QZpnSPbYpdlIGyCHZtSjkJ49HstOMXpfEANqoPPgtsprr3XM2oP8RoIrtU1sWd9eOBIZGKBq5_1_auIMGJSFWl0yXz2D9fUG4LZ8tED1HulvN8/s400/sheria+3.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 266px;" /></a></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah: </span>Do you think that generally gay men are the best fashion designers and stylist! <br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">SN:</span> I don't know, gays are everywhere, and more than likely the ones you see are feminine. Masculine gays who don't act like stereotypical are in all kinds of fields.<br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah: </span>Why are most fashion designers gay? <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;">SN: </span>Well to be honest most famous designers out there are either super old with tons of experience in the fashion industry, or gay. Usually it’s both. I’m not prejudicing anyone but that’s how it seems right now.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> What’s the one item in your wardrobe that you could never throw away?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN:</span> My Black Suit.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> What is the one thing that you can wear over and over again?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN: </span>My Watch.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> Who’s the best dressed man in the music industry?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN:</span> Raphael Saadiq.</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKcb70GkJYFGpaaHalFUa6b7CAYfadvTOcFkMx4JBDaL8pRXXrZTzkIRsJPBiiXDeG6OPI1LA9h8S8Ur0q5Zx8AVrEAJA6W7L_J0TybQygJB5oj2xI8AcBWYMW12WsnVcRTaOMD4GjvXE/s1600/images-1.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614812653412288946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKcb70GkJYFGpaaHalFUa6b7CAYfadvTOcFkMx4JBDaL8pRXXrZTzkIRsJPBiiXDeG6OPI1LA9h8S8Ur0q5Zx8AVrEAJA6W7L_J0TybQygJB5oj2xI8AcBWYMW12WsnVcRTaOMD4GjvXE/s400/images-1.jpeg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 198px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 255px;" /></a></div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> </span></span>Raphael Saadiq on Grammy Awards!</div><div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> What is the one key thing to dressing well as a man?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN:</span> Simple and Classic.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> What do you think of sites like AskMen that encourage guys to dress better?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> <span style="color: purple;">SN:</span> </span>For me they did a great job especially one of the biggest mistakes men actually make is that they buy clothing that is too large for them. Especially if a man is not skinny, if a man is a little heavier, he thinks that he needs to cover up and wear bigger clothing than he needs. I think your clothing should skim your body, not hide your body.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> For the average guy who can’t afford bespoke tailoring, what advice would you give him when suit shopping?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;">SN:</span> Bespoke is not a necessity or the goal. The goal is to build a great wardrobe of well-made clothes that will last for more than a season and to add to every season with more and more interesting pieces. Ready-to-wear handmade clothes, created with excellent fabrics are the answer. Save on the surcharge for custom-made clothes if you fit in a standard size, but do not compromise on the quality of the fabrics and on the handwork. Those elements make the garment and make it last forever.</div><div><br />
</div><div>SHERIA NGOWI 2011 COLLECTION: “YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN”..!</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8q59cMDwae1QTdeRJZubG2taneCW2GfexfXg_JC1tuh8GI8iwkUyCXYfsPKKuDHrMs5tv9CSLRjQANG02lututti0TazMoI08D9lTqGYulzisTiuWN1lGLddR88-C_wo0yXPfK1wfXc/s1600/shr.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614822713466081474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8q59cMDwae1QTdeRJZubG2taneCW2GfexfXg_JC1tuh8GI8iwkUyCXYfsPKKuDHrMs5tv9CSLRjQANG02lututti0TazMoI08D9lTqGYulzisTiuWN1lGLddR88-C_wo0yXPfK1wfXc/s400/shr.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 266px;" /></a></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> What one must-have item will instantly update a man’s wardrobe for 2011? <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;">SN:</span> Men's fashion trends differ a great deal from women’s. With men, trends change at a slower pace than women. Men can therefore afford to wear pieces for many seasons without looking out of style. In 2011 men’s fashion is still going to lean more on the classic side with Suits continuing to be slim and following the body’s silhouette. Fabrics for suits will be linen, wool, cotton and velvet. On the casual side people should focus on being minimalistic with few complications on the look, so a simple linen blazer with a v neck tee, a pair of corduroy pants with loafers / leather sandals and a pair of sunglasses will suffice to turn people’s heads.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;">Sporah</span><span style="color: #990000;">:</span> What is the most important garment in a man's wardrobe; the one big-ticket fashion item that is worth its price tag?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN: </span>Very difficult to say; each item is linked to another. A great shirt without a great tie will not "perform" at its best. A great suit with a cheap tie and shirt is a crime. But, let's say, start with a great two-button shirt and a nine-fold tie and the suit and sport jacket would follow, hopefully shortly.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> What are the most common male fashion mistakes? <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;">SN: </span>Wearing everything two sizes too big; pants that are too long; and not investing in a great pair of shoes.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah: </span>How does Hollywood influence fashion? <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;">SN: </span>Think of Will Smith in Enemy of the State, Denzel Washington in American Gangster ,Eddie Murphy In Coming To America other projects where we had something to say in terms of fashion to Hollywood.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> How do you describe your style?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN:</span> 1) Simple 2) Classic 3) Well Fitting 4) Unique 5) Quality</div><div><br />
</div><div>SHERIA NGOWI 2011 COLLECTION: “YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN”..!</div><div><br />
</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1i_JWnwFG-FKIfExnnv0RgVT3SM5Y_6uoOpf9jKbVt-oG6bkmm_fim4adiBByXFCW-XJcKG5SUr7Ria-QLtDM6xNkFJKVBEPUZdHYaUbJAaK4Dwae7Rq3XayKXbM73G6YFh4QDwssgMU/s1600/shero.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614807909907989090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1i_JWnwFG-FKIfExnnv0RgVT3SM5Y_6uoOpf9jKbVt-oG6bkmm_fim4adiBByXFCW-XJcKG5SUr7Ria-QLtDM6xNkFJKVBEPUZdHYaUbJAaK4Dwae7Rq3XayKXbM73G6YFh4QDwssgMU/s400/shero.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 266px;" /></a></div><div><br />
</div></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2oHG8nRyyOVn-MwrTw9cR7xdAWGwFeiEEbK19If1dyPPDexQj-XFyOMpHifHXkS-Gb-osMpHzz-c-kHoR9NlV-dvVxXREacrfDC_tFE30deFu94EAtiSGHwu7ZkNj99GBjJBuyuUac2g/s1600/sher+7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614805999468705058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2oHG8nRyyOVn-MwrTw9cR7xdAWGwFeiEEbK19If1dyPPDexQj-XFyOMpHifHXkS-Gb-osMpHzz-c-kHoR9NlV-dvVxXREacrfDC_tFE30deFu94EAtiSGHwu7ZkNj99GBjJBuyuUac2g/s400/sher+7.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 266px;" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia,arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We are glad to see a male designer, who is designing for men, on the Tanzanian fashion scene. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia,arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>Who is the most stylish male celebrity?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN:</span> I think US President Barack Obama is one of the most fashionable and fittest presidents we have seen. I think a lot of men are paying attention to how he dresses.</div><div><br />
</div><div><div>THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATE OF AMERICA, BARAKA OBAMA IN HIS OFFICE LOOK!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcJchqJKFo7VnkpQ65xIlRS3qxV6cI_yGfB0ghvlvIBCjxz8Tfd97ypW6WqetpUsRh90-z3qDZ5vj56Nuy1XN5xygRSYlOAFOwjDGjSGV9_C0GD-Yqep15PxldNFyKwT8eOt0HiXV41cI/s1600/barack-obama-blackberry-8830.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614800196580589058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcJchqJKFo7VnkpQ65xIlRS3qxV6cI_yGfB0ghvlvIBCjxz8Tfd97ypW6WqetpUsRh90-z3qDZ5vj56Nuy1XN5xygRSYlOAFOwjDGjSGV9_C0GD-Yqep15PxldNFyKwT8eOt0HiXV41cI/s400/barack-obama-blackberry-8830.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 283px;" /></a></div><div>PRESIDENT BARAKA OBAMA IN HIS WINTER LOOK!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnKEOoX5lR1B1NZcfFdPQqimPuVs9uF89Fc8V_efcnIfd9xpyYV-Qe2qkSixFXnDQfabbWItPgN-JpxfRijZr5l0LsbYMxVsQGeiEl2KwsNH54aaRaJ1BA4s7e-6qMVojwLhDdZXdMyI/s1600/president_barack_obama.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614800182547211970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnKEOoX5lR1B1NZcfFdPQqimPuVs9uF89Fc8V_efcnIfd9xpyYV-Qe2qkSixFXnDQfabbWItPgN-JpxfRijZr5l0LsbYMxVsQGeiEl2KwsNH54aaRaJ1BA4s7e-6qMVojwLhDdZXdMyI/s400/president_barack_obama.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 347px;" /></a></div><div>PRESIDENT BARAKA OBAMA IN HIS EVERNING LOOK!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkn-BJRZCPKLyMfkCr9glRI8INBzi5UmpYL_LrlaH0n_5X1VHR1jrLThAkrGUzoSd45VYYczEi_rV_qT5za64Iow48u5pEl0EJ-DQutm-rnRbA8N011T8imyxEt3bkzgOXWcNnS_cWBPs/s1600/President-Barack-Obama-and-First-Lady-Michelle-Obama-Dance-during-the-Nobel-Banquet-602x401.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614800179529611330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkn-BJRZCPKLyMfkCr9glRI8INBzi5UmpYL_LrlaH0n_5X1VHR1jrLThAkrGUzoSd45VYYczEi_rV_qT5za64Iow48u5pEl0EJ-DQutm-rnRbA8N011T8imyxEt3bkzgOXWcNnS_cWBPs/s400/President-Barack-Obama-and-First-Lady-Michelle-Obama-Dance-during-the-Nobel-Banquet-602x401.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Dance during the Nobel Banquet.</div></div><div><br />
</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> What is one item of men’s clothing that is worth the investment?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN:</span> I think if you invest in a beautiful black jacket that fits you well, wear it all the time. Wear that black jacket to work, wear it for evening, wear it in the supermarket, wear it wherever. Because you can always be on safe side all the time.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> What are the most important accessories men should wear?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN:</span> Watch, Necklace Chain, Bracelet, Ring.</div><div><br />
</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> So, is there anything you see men doing now that makes you cringe? <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;">SN:</span> The vast majority of African men’s fashion makes me want to cringe. I’ve seen and there are a few African countries where men really do care and put themselves together, but for the most part, the African man is pretty sloppy. He doesn’t really care too much about how things fit, and he doesn’t really like to take chances.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> What are 3 things every man should have in his closet that could help improve his look?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;"> SN: </span>(1) Great-fitting suit. (2) White Formal Shirt (3) Black Formal Shoes.</div><div><br />
</div><div>SHERIA NGOWI 2011 COLLECTION: “YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN”..!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADhfM-hketkCqpW1q7FZi97doOfMSYHBgdT9gnGEj9uqPYXJ9sAjz6kCEgfiFDWqis0fKrUZ8bZchcnmM_O1__76E0R5QObCaVDHUcnreC68CDtkunDR-j1qz_E7K5VbOBrHdlJv6pIg/s1600/sheria+4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614823705181790098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADhfM-hketkCqpW1q7FZi97doOfMSYHBgdT9gnGEj9uqPYXJ9sAjz6kCEgfiFDWqis0fKrUZ8bZchcnmM_O1__76E0R5QObCaVDHUcnreC68CDtkunDR-j1qz_E7K5VbOBrHdlJv6pIg/s400/sheria+4.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 328px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><br />
Sporah: </span>If you could dress anyone, who would he be! And why? <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;">SN:</span> I would like to say that it has been my wish for quite some time to dress my President His Excellency Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in one of my suits; he is the perfect candidate with his look and sense of style. It would be a great honour for me.</div><div><br />
</div><div>THE PRESIDENT OF TANZANIA, JAKAYA MRISHO KIKWETE.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4WGo3mSoFBCvBKpNBp0vrcTXTy3zoj99fbc4CMPJjsqDfthzfRa1xS7BE_viE746cx_ow-AdWct-uSJ2aVAbYq4aAs3lX9kYEUzJHYaDI792qnC0ks80aFmjgPK0iUEzGO-g1T6HzyM/s1600/5690327565_f4e3c14542.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614816163936680482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4WGo3mSoFBCvBKpNBp0vrcTXTy3zoj99fbc4CMPJjsqDfthzfRa1xS7BE_viE746cx_ow-AdWct-uSJ2aVAbYq4aAs3lX9kYEUzJHYaDI792qnC0ks80aFmjgPK0iUEzGO-g1T6HzyM/s400/5690327565_f4e3c14542.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 305px;" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">The <b>President of the United Republic of Tanzania: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> What makes you laugh? <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;">SN: </span>The first time when I see everything I put together and finally say, 'Oh my God, it works!' Because it has been a long process, when it is finished you think, 'Finally, it is done!</div><div><br />
</div><div>SHERIA NGOWI 2011 COLLECTION: “YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN”..!</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXa41RGzEvS93C1WDF10iEv7MW5tNUz7USWKucfdF-YxyWfxHXT7_QMk5XfiDKHy872RSw68DtAhvI1c0-bURQuTAweWnWRXOvCHn0LgVCMbBUGMhqCM9_5KAjo0rr6u5roHUrQQrF34I/s1600/sherii.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614813953990561090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXa41RGzEvS93C1WDF10iEv7MW5tNUz7USWKucfdF-YxyWfxHXT7_QMk5XfiDKHy872RSw68DtAhvI1c0-bURQuTAweWnWRXOvCHn0LgVCMbBUGMhqCM9_5KAjo0rr6u5roHUrQQrF34I/s400/sherii.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><br />
</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sporah:</span> Thank you Sheria Ngowi for your time and I hope to have you again LIVE on The Sporah Show.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #993399;">SN:</span> Thank you very much Sporah. Shukrani Sana.<br />
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</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-19236389200537102652011-06-04T08:36:00.000-07:002011-06-04T09:14:59.653-07:00HEY, DID YOU HEAR? I'M LESS ATTRACTIVE!<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(61, 61, 61); font-family:'lucida grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><h1 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-family: RockwellBold, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-size: 29px; "><i>Psychology </i>Apologizes for claimes Black Women as being less attractive</h1></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwrl8qrGyrLIX8cHW8R6QHeW9i8ygHoZMTxAu4QiVY6o0r6zfK_-54bAb9xE-tPJdFwWjYFWL8Q2zu8v4piPkSYaOmqRSGTi9u1_H6q6rjvKtrZMMjVCMLWQ9_PJuoc9Dfpg_kkRXuNow/s1600/image.custom300x0.dimg.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwrl8qrGyrLIX8cHW8R6QHeW9i8ygHoZMTxAu4QiVY6o0r6zfK_-54bAb9xE-tPJdFwWjYFWL8Q2zu8v4piPkSYaOmqRSGTi9u1_H6q6rjvKtrZMMjVCMLWQ9_PJuoc9Dfpg_kkRXuNow/s400/image.custom300x0.dimg.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614391040854795554" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(61, 61, 61); line-height: 20px; font-family:'lucida grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><i>Satoshi Kanazawa</i></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(61, 61, 61); line-height: 20px; font-family:'lucida grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><i><br /></i>I’m sure most of you have had of the latest “scientific” study published by “evolutionary psychologist” Satoshi Kanazawa in Psychology.<br />Dr Satoshi Kanazawa, an evolutionary psychologist at the institution, published his comments few weeks ago on a blog and claimed he had analysed data from an online study of physical attractiveness.<br />In his article for Psychology, Kanazawa wrote: "Black women are … far less attractive than white, Asian, and Native American women." The piece drew a barrage of complaints from readers and has since been removed from the site.<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(61, 61, 61); line-height: 20px; font-family:'lucida grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(61, 61, 61); line-height: 20px; font-family:'lucida grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><i></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(61, 61, 61); line-height: 20px; font-family:'lucida grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">After weeks of being on</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; font-family:'lucida grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> the hot seat, </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">Psychology</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">, the journal that </span><ahref="http://www.bet.com/news/national/2011/05/16/commentary-black-women-aren-t-pretty-what-.html" style="text-decoration: none; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">published the article, “Why Are Black Women Less Physically Attractive Than Other Women?" has issued an<br />apology.</span></ahref="http://www.bet.com/news/national/2011/05/16/commentary-black-women-aren-t-pretty-what-.html"></span><br /></div><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Well, I am pretty sure attractivness is a personal preference I do not think there is a scientific way to messure somones attractivness.<br /></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-10390662458158576192011-06-04T01:16:00.001-07:002011-06-04T01:56:38.621-07:00HOPING THAT YOUR DAY WILL BE AS SPECIAL AS YOU ARE!MANY MANY HAPPY RETURNS!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGcdgso8eFyaQAWmDwQpzrjFNa7ahboHmpRhtuoe84HQamtX19ABakR8u8sLeMRWgmp0J2dghEcp0LeYD77pyknKICWhGs0eIkb6Q0jg_QNKDJzUNXpDJCFsCeuNwKl9XsVotWZ9FHow/s1600/vodacom.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGcdgso8eFyaQAWmDwQpzrjFNa7ahboHmpRhtuoe84HQamtX19ABakR8u8sLeMRWgmp0J2dghEcp0LeYD77pyknKICWhGs0eIkb6Q0jg_QNKDJzUNXpDJCFsCeuNwKl9XsVotWZ9FHow/s400/vodacom.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614275583655503586" /></a>Happy Birthday Mwamvita Makamba, and may all the wishes and dreams you dream today turn to reality.<div><br />Count your age by friends, not years! because you'll always be forever young. 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ONLY TSh.5,000!</div> <br />Find out More at www.8020fashions.blogspot.com/Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-86814774195195065492011-06-01T16:05:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:57:33.740-07:00I AM ADDICTED TO FACEBOOK AND THE SPORAH SHOW!<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MIRIAM ODEMBA!</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKr-9BVU-oDvz4NhxaDfqdU0A6pkkC5fx5KexRY4ybk0j87rqsdZhhJy4bhDxg0pejnJ_9zU4228J73R7dGsRbfj04EWyiuVpWzunogATnfYajjqJ-2tKFt3LgXwpHEQ7YD17nNS5Dn-s/s1600/180px-Miriam_Odemba.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 269px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKr-9BVU-oDvz4NhxaDfqdU0A6pkkC5fx5KexRY4ybk0j87rqsdZhhJy4bhDxg0pejnJ_9zU4228J73R7dGsRbfj04EWyiuVpWzunogATnfYajjqJ-2tKFt3LgXwpHEQ7YD17nNS5Dn-s/s400/180px-Miriam_Odemba.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613589041877527538" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Miriam Odemba (from Arusha Tanzania) is Miss Tanzania Earth 2008 and Miss Earth Air 2008 (1st runner up).<br /><br />Miriam Odemba is a Tanzania model. She is one of the best models from Tanzania where she started her modeling career at an early age and emerged into the limelight in 1997 when she won the Miss Temeke title. The following year she took part in the Miss East Africa beauty pageant and finished second.<br />At 13, her life was tough and her parents had to move to their uncle. She always wondered what life was all about then. As she grew older, she perceived God’s message of love and started appreciating everything around her especially the nature, God’s greatest gift to not only to her but to all of us.<br /><br />MISS EARTH 2008!<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFqGI0O1LW12dvRy16plRIfoKHi4-F_QPujbAttsoO6zcRmZg2pDGVpNvuhHTGRQGEy497guOTDcg-F_jW0LhSUfRFMeGt5ixKm2OeJV_ZObzIWaL57ByYIn6XSOUN1aQCPYkHLyOw7Q/s1600/180px-Missair2008.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 270px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFqGI0O1LW12dvRy16plRIfoKHi4-F_QPujbAttsoO6zcRmZg2pDGVpNvuhHTGRQGEy497guOTDcg-F_jW0LhSUfRFMeGt5ixKm2OeJV_ZObzIWaL57ByYIn6XSOUN1aQCPYkHLyOw7Q/s400/180px-Missair2008.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613587986473535890" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />In the final competition of the eighth edition of the international beauty pageant Miss Earth, Odemba was announced as one of sixteen semi-finalists who would move forward to compete for the title. She achieved one of the eight highest scores in the swimsuit competition for her stage chops, which advanced her as one of the top eight finalists to participate in the evening gown competition. She then pulled away for the lead as she articulated in her video interview about environmental concerns as a key issue in her country, in which she advanced to the top four.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />In the last round, the court of four were asked one question, “What would you tell US President about the state of the global environment if ever you were to meet him?” She placed the second highest score in the interview round and at the conclusion of the competition, she was crowned Miss Earth Air.<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ5Sw1yra3pgrNt5twpeD92cRczfYz-AbIsAGOyH1F3jEfs_CHD1PDREI6MxDlFLfcoik3ApWgcDRlH76AunjyxaeSdKTZV9lEwhC5bEDjc5N7dTyIkcD-d83WFwZDVnSgq0P6GO5WYds/s1600/mail-1.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 111px; height: 166px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ5Sw1yra3pgrNt5twpeD92cRczfYz-AbIsAGOyH1F3jEfs_CHD1PDREI6MxDlFLfcoik3ApWgcDRlH76AunjyxaeSdKTZV9lEwhC5bEDjc5N7dTyIkcD-d83WFwZDVnSgq0P6GO5WYds/s400/mail-1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613379934469248594" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Talking to Miriam Odemba is a passion as she has a lot to say about herself, her career and definitely to the young women out there.<br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">How does getting married feel?<br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I am not yet married. I am engaged to a wonderful man and I am looking forward to our wedding day.<br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />MIRIAM AND HER FIANCE LAURANCE!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNEpdYTjpJUYyZEsm587CXBpXLbCOKxgpFAk43zEdv1TApG6DRgOaicAuYNh9gIeIg2ApsS4Uf79UzhPuZTIK7AeB9dVIwscP4e3_UtKxvuzHdhSXiNKUzPNZ49WLgxXYSInPv-Agg7M/s1600/mail-5.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 111px; height: 166px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNEpdYTjpJUYyZEsm587CXBpXLbCOKxgpFAk43zEdv1TApG6DRgOaicAuYNh9gIeIg2ApsS4Uf79UzhPuZTIK7AeB9dVIwscP4e3_UtKxvuzHdhSXiNKUzPNZ49WLgxXYSInPv-Agg7M/s400/mail-5.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613602861522168482" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">How did you and Laurent meet?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I met Laurent whilst travelling in Hong Kong .<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag: </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">What do you love most about being a mommy?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Being a mother has made me more responsible. It is hard work but I believe that a mother is the 'engine' of the family. I am much happier as a mother and am really enjoying motherhood.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag: </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">How do you describe yourself? a house wife, a model or a business woman! and why?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I think I am all three because they are all differenct aspects of my life. I am first and foremost a mother and a housewife; I will never stop being a model and I also enjoy being a business woman.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What’s the most romantic thing Laurent ever done for you?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Laurent is french and as you know they are extremely romantic so I couldn't choose just one thing but I will say that I am the happiest woman in the planet right now.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What do you think of today's young mothers?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Mothers today are still fashionable. We can be great mothers as well as beautiful wives. It doesn't have to be one or the other. It is wonderful to be a mother, to bring another human being into this world. It is truly a blessing.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What is your biggest fear about being a Mommy?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I was afraid of the birthing process but because of my renewed faith in God I found peace. Don't be afraid to become a mother. It is a wonderful gift from God.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MIRIAM WITH HER BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER IRIS!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Ef4L6peT4U5KaCEFRHAoHSUlxeRlsEJoCyv94VWXPOUsnpkaXppN2F0d-qAT2Qy2EkTjUULOKkvUlCYktN6fOTZRKdHbNS1JA5_w05FYG7VSAHazIyxykY96FqDd_Ncaa9XUyajUdvg/s1600/mail.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 111px; height: 166px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Ef4L6peT4U5KaCEFRHAoHSUlxeRlsEJoCyv94VWXPOUsnpkaXppN2F0d-qAT2Qy2EkTjUULOKkvUlCYktN6fOTZRKdHbNS1JA5_w05FYG7VSAHazIyxykY96FqDd_Ncaa9XUyajUdvg/s400/mail.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613381713662492882" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Have you ever thought you couldn't cope with a child! and why?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I never felt that way as becoming a mother has strengthened me and made me feel complete. Motherhood has not slowed me down at all... I think that as women, we are created to have children and if we embrace it...it is an awesome thing.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What bothers you most about your career now after having a child?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Most women are afraid of change...they are afraid of changing jobs they don't like or changing boyfriends that they can't stand. You need to know your worth. The day you settle for less is the day you will get less. I say - embrace change because you never know what lies around the corner.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Some young girls in Tanzania now have negative attitude towards Tanzanian men! Its like girls want to be like Miriam Odemba and marry<br />a white rich guy! What do you think about this?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Everyone is different and has different tastes. I love Laurent so much and it doesn't matter to me that he is white. Love doesn't know colour. We all have our choices in life that we have to make. I would simply say that you have to live your life in the way that is right for you. Don't try to be like anyone else. Live YOUR life.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Miriam, You skin is flawless! how do u maintain it?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I use natural products. Everyone can have great skin if they take care of it. Make sure you protect your skin well. My brother Jeremiah Kagose has amazing skin. So smooth and lovely. He is also a forever living agent so check him out for great products people! :)<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Did anyone in the modeling industry ask you to change your look?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> No and I will never change my look. I love and I do enjoy being me.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMaga:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Beauty products You can not do without?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Skin Oil by clarins. It helps hydrate my skin.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag: </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">What is the best beauty advice u know of?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Stay natural and be true to yourself all the time. Don't spoil your skin by<br />using bleaching products. You will regret it later if you do.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Miriam you had 90kilos during your pregnacy, please share with us how did you manage to drop all those Kilos within such a short period of time?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The sky is the limit...everything is possible in life it's all in our hands. We have be focused and to put in effort to get what we want in life. I definately struggled with self esteem and body image issues.<br />I was incredibly overweight so I had a plan to lose weight and I stuck to it. I prayed to God for strength and kept pushing myself. If you have hope and trust in God, everything is possible. Don't get me wrong, I do believe that people are beautiful no matter what their size is but I had to slim down because of my chosen career path. The dukan diet helped me a lot.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MIRIAM ODEMBA WITH HER KILLER LEGS!</span></span></span></b></div><b><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvWQLT1eyrAjk70rFQIYBUiEPDBZHFmbG00FAVn8AOPSOUNr_rSRgunTd0FxPPlz3qs1gMea9GWp5EPwMSBUazuzyTx3lDT0jOboZBPetznMZXTDbGPX3OAQExpTmnMTSMnul6vumhUY/s1600/mail-2.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 111px; height: 166px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvWQLT1eyrAjk70rFQIYBUiEPDBZHFmbG00FAVn8AOPSOUNr_rSRgunTd0FxPPlz3qs1gMea9GWp5EPwMSBUazuzyTx3lDT0jOboZBPetznMZXTDbGPX3OAQExpTmnMTSMnul6vumhUY/s400/mail-2.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613380649809387778" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag: </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">You have a great body, fantastic legs! how do you stay in shape?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Running ,swimming,walking,dancing and aerobics... I drink a lot of hot water and eat lots of vegetables and fruits all the time. No white stuff like white rice,bread,cereal,potatoes pasta and fried food. If you avoid eating anything made with white flour you'll be safe.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What is your definition of success?</span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Achieving your goals. I believe that confidence is the key to success. Have a goal... a vision. Qualities such as fearlessness, creativity, discipline and passion are vital elements to sucess. Small opportunities can lead to many big opportunities in life.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Do you think you have achieved that?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Yes, I have acheived many goals I have set for myself but I have still have many more things that I would like to achieve for example I want to one day have my own airline company. Let's never stop dreaming people!<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What one thing haven't you done you would still like to?</span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I would like to do something to help street children in the world by starting with East Africa. I believe all children have the right to education and I would like to be a part of that.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Tell me something people do not realize about you, maybe it's not a secret, maybe it's not anything special, but it could be something no one else has ever asked you about until now.<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I am addicted to facebook and the Sporah show!<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> OW! Thank you.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag::</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What bothers you most about marriages of today?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> These days couples seem to get bored of each other quicker. Like these celebrities... people no longer take their vows seriously ....in sickness and in health... men never put the toilet sit down after using the toilet...I think you get what I mean. Some people forget manners once you have been married to them too long.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> If you could change one things about the world, what would it be?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> It's only God who can change anything however, I can try to help as many people as I can along the way. I can do something small and free like smiling<br />at people or asking them how their day has been. It can make a huge difference. I may not be able to change the world but maybe I can change someone's world.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What makes you laugh?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Iris brings so much joy to my heart. Laurent (my fiance) is also very funny and he makes me laugh a lot.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">THE BEAUTIFUL MIRIAM ODEMBA!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYiHj7cxaxS4i1zL9mVslN8RpwF3-n8OIOdUh-ODtG-M-ri4jAV74ItSs3g1FG_u7Dy4GtMpdykN-d6-xMYQLqXaSVn-SLw5qeAWVe9Niegb4jQrwZ1uLLxew2ygeO7HdYNPQeJK6lPU/s1600/mail-5.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 124px; height: 166px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYiHj7cxaxS4i1zL9mVslN8RpwF3-n8OIOdUh-ODtG-M-ri4jAV74ItSs3g1FG_u7Dy4GtMpdykN-d6-xMYQLqXaSVn-SLw5qeAWVe9Niegb4jQrwZ1uLLxew2ygeO7HdYNPQeJK6lPU/s400/mail-5.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613384122297628146" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag: </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">On money matters, do you personally invest?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Yes. I have a Shop in Tanzania, HOUSE OF FASHION.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />HOUSE OF FASHION: Greatly inspired by various trends!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXyjReOL_uXNqhQcF5FtDUCRxSA7yqeNXMq648CLk2ynQGVOx8Y1HS61L_VSHcULqJIs4wRSGO-8PPKLKn7_1Dm31j1OCYCTzRKsOsM_8RHKIKzOeGjeHoZrMcOTfToe1ZJt3LTa4xIc/s1600/mail-11.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 124px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXyjReOL_uXNqhQcF5FtDUCRxSA7yqeNXMq648CLk2ynQGVOx8Y1HS61L_VSHcULqJIs4wRSGO-8PPKLKn7_1Dm31j1OCYCTzRKsOsM_8RHKIKzOeGjeHoZrMcOTfToe1ZJt3LTa4xIc/s400/mail-11.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613613014920677730" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Iv5zhpOf6nS7XxHSDZ6dlTmIz1Tm-jQiBG0zkbSpr6h-XVZMJ1Cbb5VFwsx7O2mUOExBG6xsPKcei4cBEQ3WnmsUeUVZ_3tDZ8jY7Z-rku4kQwNP15lQj-vw5pusRBCB-qoBMgqWG5c/s1600/mail-10.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 221px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Iv5zhpOf6nS7XxHSDZ6dlTmIz1Tm-jQiBG0zkbSpr6h-XVZMJ1Cbb5VFwsx7O2mUOExBG6xsPKcei4cBEQ3WnmsUeUVZ_3tDZ8jY7Z-rku4kQwNP15lQj-vw5pusRBCB-qoBMgqWG5c/s400/mail-10.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613613011573231602" /></a>IN HOUSE OF FASHION we sell high quality latest trend in fashion accessories for party, office & casual wears. Designs from European latest trends, Stylish & high quality fashion wear - Shoes, Bags, Clutches etc in reasonable rates. KARIBUNI WOTE!<br /><br />MIRIAM AND HER FRIEND NAROLA!<br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89wgnOmpI-dXg3RxYnQlt2ZkhstyA_2HJt7_0CEz4-NYv0n04xLSzvLn4XfUObGnO-EKi6TV3wOXxvLaLvDotNQeMnJAYsPqReOSnsORgtym-yBjNDS0q3NaxYIvZXsuX2Sd3Fog90C4/s1600/mail.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 166px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89wgnOmpI-dXg3RxYnQlt2ZkhstyA_2HJt7_0CEz4-NYv0n04xLSzvLn4XfUObGnO-EKi6TV3wOXxvLaLvDotNQeMnJAYsPqReOSnsORgtym-yBjNDS0q3NaxYIvZXsuX2Sd3Fog90C4/s400/mail.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613598361154436178" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Which celebrity would you invite to dinner and why?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I would invite Maria Sarungi as she has changed the lives of many young women in Tanzania. I think she is an intelligent business woman and she is very charming. Also, if I could add one more, I would invite Beyonce because she is my inspiration. She helps many young musicians and she has that star quality.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> If you could only bring one thing on a desert island with you, what would it be and why?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Water. We can't survive without it.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What is never miss in your hand bag?</span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">My make up bag and mobile phone - I would be lost without them.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag: </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What is on your i-pod?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I don't have an i-pod but I listen to music by Jennifer Lopez... Beyonce, I also love Gospel.. Tina turner...celine dione, whitney houston, rihanna...etc etc<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag: </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">What’s your greatest indulgence?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Shoes! I love shoes! I love shopping and perfume.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What’s your most embarassing moment?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I don't talk about the past.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1st is to wake up in the morning and be grateful to God for keeping you here, alive and healthy. 2nd is to give.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What makes you proud to be a Tanzanian?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I am so proud to be Tanzanian. Tanzania is not poor but it is poorly managed. I hope my young brother Jeremiah Kagose will one day manage everything so that we can have a better Tanzania without corruption.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What period in your life have you been happiest?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> When Iris came into this world. I have lived an exciting life for a long time and still do in some respects, but now I enjoy being with my daughter Iris - she is a joy.<br />As you settle into life you will discover that the things that make you most happy really are the most simple things, like spending time with my wonderful fiance and a good night kiss from Iris wow, I am really proud.<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />MIRIAM ODEMBA AND HER BROTHER!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeYrxXCux6OfgHQ1ewQilC5YvgYlLQ67TJxJ0a0D7Fc3EYKv8yxgZcbCIc2YJc3ry-DfUvCfSYlWkSG2MvkfQ9lIgBR4rINpkbSEXwlMulXhSsDBTZmIXQZDEP17E4aJExE3lUm8YSvhc/s1600/mail-4.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 124px; height: 166px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeYrxXCux6OfgHQ1ewQilC5YvgYlLQ67TJxJ0a0D7Fc3EYKv8yxgZcbCIc2YJc3ry-DfUvCfSYlWkSG2MvkfQ9lIgBR4rINpkbSEXwlMulXhSsDBTZmIXQZDEP17E4aJExE3lUm8YSvhc/s400/mail-4.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613382955522126578" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Miriam with her lil brother Jeremia Kagose Odemba.<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Do you have any regrets?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> No I am a born again Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ and He has wiped my past mistakes away.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> How do you feel about the future?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I am looking forward to all that life will bring. I look forward to watching my daughter grow up (but not too fast!). My future is in God's hands.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> What do you love a part from modelling?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO:</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Taking pictures... going to museums like the Louvre, spending time with my friends and my family, shopping, eating good food. My best friend Narola from childhood has opened up a cupcake business: Arusha Cupcakes. She makes the yummiest cupcakes! You have to try it!<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">iMag:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Coffee or Tea?<br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">MO::</span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Thank you but I prefer hot water.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">IMag:</span> Thank you Miriam for your time and i hope that all works out well for you and your family..! Good Luck. And</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><div style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> we hope to have you sometime soon on The Sporah Show!</span></span></span></div></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><i>MO:</i></span> Aww! Thank you, Am looking forward to.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />If you'd like to comment on any aspect, please send your emails to imagazine.magazine@gmail.com</span></span></span></div></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-86608794997822521612011-06-01T14:46:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:14:27.330-07:00ZIM MODEL "16" FACE OF LOUIS VUITTON!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">NYASHA MATONHODZE!<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3_nsMlZaU4Td93owoBhdNm5ABXevmJ7g6kNZDlDSZEEIB0gGK-F4AxatSePMwZIgOKPN3eQptAZcs55TZqah3_c02d2TwemLeWmi8e2xL6j8HP-rOhlm8XRAmEyIJbF53L2fjJjIzQc/s1600/news_bNyasha-Matonhodze-250.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3_nsMlZaU4Td93owoBhdNm5ABXevmJ7g6kNZDlDSZEEIB0gGK-F4AxatSePMwZIgOKPN3eQptAZcs55TZqah3_c02d2TwemLeWmi8e2xL6j8HP-rOhlm8XRAmEyIJbF53L2fjJjIzQc/s400/news_bNyasha-Matonhodze-250.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613390247062171250" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Living the dream ... Nyasha Matonhodze modelling for Louis Vuitton.<br /><br />A 16-YEAR-OLD Zimbabwean teenager has become the unlikely face of Louis Vuitton’s autumn/winter 2011 campaign.<br />Nyasha Matonhodze, who now lives in Northampton, England, joins five other up-and-coming models in the luxury French fashion label’s campaign.<br /><br />Matonhodze, who was raised by her grandmother, moved to England with her mum at the age of eight.<br />It was not until 2009 that she got her break in modeling when she walked into prestigious Elite model agency in her school uniform – driven only by a dream.<br /><br />But only in her wildest of dreams would she have dreamt that just two years later, she would be the face of a luxury brand like Louis Vuitton.<br /><br />Now she follows in the footsteps of Madonna and Scarlett Johansson who have starred in previous campaigns for the fashion label.<br /><br />"My eyes filled up with tears and I thought 'Lord you are lucky!'" she said of the moment she discovered she had been chosen to star in Vuitton's campaign, photographed in a vintage car at a disused Brooklyn aerodrome.<br /><br />"It didn't actually hit me until I was sat in a Rolls Royce sitting eye-to-eye with Steven Meisel [renowned fashion photographer]. He is a wonder to work with, he and Marc Jacobs [Vuitton's creative director] made me feel beautiful".<br /><br />In addition to the Vuitton campaign, Matonhodze has also been photographed for top US fashion magazines Harper's Bazaar, and Teen Vogue.<br /><br />"Nyasha is not only very beautiful she has the little extra thing you can’t quite put your finger on," a spokesperson for Elite said, "She is intelligent, graceful and people who meet and work with her instantly fall in love with her. I have no doubt she has the potential to go all the way."<br /><br />Matonhodze was booked for Vuitton’s autumn/winter 2011 catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week in March, starring alongside veteran models Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRB6Yoemx9M4sMNBme3uxNrPnkhxe0lMxiUNZzFdEjNVyo-IpgHL0ZTW0QvTYEtRoSgDLxsy1QQbbIbgmKUoz2HTzLos1TPaZrmcDEE-6zVUqx03Va1y4ZnRnArRVsUcwOVhn3PgTdqys/s1600/Nyasha-Matonhodze-550.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRB6Yoemx9M4sMNBme3uxNrPnkhxe0lMxiUNZzFdEjNVyo-IpgHL0ZTW0QvTYEtRoSgDLxsy1QQbbIbgmKUoz2HTzLos1TPaZrmcDEE-6zVUqx03Va1y4ZnRnArRVsUcwOVhn3PgTdqys/s400/Nyasha-Matonhodze-550.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613389798989981106" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Breakthrough ... Nyasha Matonhodze<br /><br />Other upcoming models in the campaign are Zuzanna Bijoch, 17, Daphne Groeneveld 16, Gertrud Hegelund, 20, Anaïs Pouliot, 19 and Fei Fei Sun, 21, -- which makes for an average age of 18.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-89195789884617590822011-05-31T12:10:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:14:10.184-07:00GET EDUCATED AND LIVE FABULOUSLY!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">RIO PAUL!<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcktbdKWB4M53Jb1CDuInSDQjSj9ZSChddvSqdXDB3ceLYf5EEsQbEB0VqOnNYSwoFP0XHpWUBime9agIpbf_cE9w7_wddj3Wv-J38ZuHum1dme3dPMmkdBji96dyDLRQbIWJRhWECFjI/s1600/Rio+2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcktbdKWB4M53Jb1CDuInSDQjSj9ZSChddvSqdXDB3ceLYf5EEsQbEB0VqOnNYSwoFP0XHpWUBime9agIpbf_cE9w7_wddj3Wv-J38ZuHum1dme3dPMmkdBji96dyDLRQbIWJRhWECFjI/s400/Rio+2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612963723228937522" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Rio is a Junior Fashion Editor of Bang Magazine based in Dar es salaam Tanzania, and a Celebrity fashion stylist and Fashion consultant. Rio is a man who knows what it takes to be a style icon, so when The Exclusive with Sporah got the chance to speak to him, we just had to ask him for some of his fashion secrets.<br /><br />iMag: Hi Rio!<br /><br />Rio:Helloo!<br /><br />iMag: Rio tell us brief about yourself!<br /><br />Rio: MY NAME IS PAUL PETER PAUL ,,,WELL RIO HAS BEEN MY NAME SINCE AGES A NICK NAME GIVEN TO ME BY MY BEST FRIEND SINCE CHILDHOOD,,,SO THAT ADAPTED INTO MY LIFE EASILY I GUESS,,,,,I AM AN 18 YEAR OLD IB STUDENT STUDYING BUSINESS AND LANGUAGES ,,,(PHEEWW CANT WAIT TO FINSH THIS YEAR AND START UNI APPLICATIONS :)>>>>> ,I COME FROM A VERY GOOD BACKGRPUND,VERY RESERVERD,HUMBLE YET STRONG WITH MORALS AND PASSION AND DETERMINATION,MY PARENTS DIDNT MARRY AND THEY ACTUALLY JUST HAD ME WHEN THEY WERE ON A RELATIONSHIP''' NOT BAD THOUGH BECAUSE IT KIND OF HELPED ME GROW AS A STRONG YOUNG MAN ......LEARNING THROUGH ALL LIFE CHALLENGES AND BLESSINGS...LOVE MY DAD AND MOM LOADZ + FAM TOO,,,,AM SIMPLY A N UPPER CLASS TANZANIAN BOY ,WHO THANKS THE ALMIGHTY FOR ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES HE HAS,,,,,, AM NOT SPOILED BECAUSE WHERE I COME FROM HARDWORK IS KEY,,,,AND SUCCESS HAS TO BE WORKED FOR,,,,PS MY MOM IS A STRICT AND FIRM LADY WHO STANDS BY WHATS RIGHT,,,,,,<br /><br />iMag: How do you describe your style?<br /><br />Rio:MY STYLE IS PUNK MEETS,CHIC+ FABULOUS+GENT,,,,WITH A UNIQUE RIO TOUCH,,,,,<br /><br />iMag: What do you have to do to be a fashion designer<br /><br />Rio: BEING A MENSWEAR DESIGNER IS MY LONG LIFE DREAM,,,,, BUT I AM ALSO FASCINATED WITH FASHION WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY,,,,SO FOR NOW YES I AM A FREELANCE DESIGNER BUT AM WORKING AS A CELEBRITY FASHION STYLIST,FASHION WRITER,FASHION ASSISTANT FOR SOME GOOD BRANDS IN TZ (HIRED OR INTERN SOMETIMES) AND YEAH AM JUNIOR FASHION EDITOR AT BANG MAGAZINE......TRULY AWESOME EXPEERIENCE.....<br /><br />iMag: What is the one key thing to dressing well as a woman?<br /><br />Rio: I BELIEVE A WOMAN IS A PRECIOUS TOOL TO BE ADORNED WITH PRECIOUS TIMELESS AND PRICELESS WORKS OF FABRIC ART,,,,,SO DRESS TO BE FABULOUS AND CHANNEL YOUR STYLE,,,,, ALSO AM INSPIRED BY QUOTATIONS AS<br />Fashion is as profound and critical a part of the social life of man as sex, and is made up of the same ambivalent mixture of irresistible urges and inevitable taboos.<br />Rene Konig<br />A woman's dress should be like a barbedwire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view.<br />Sophia Loren<br /><br />Fashion anticipates, and elegance is a state of mind ... a mirror of the time in which we live, a translation of the future, and should never be static.<br />Oleg Cassini<br /><br />iMag: what are some common fashion mistake that women make?<br /><br />Rio: WOMEN MAKE MISTAKES WHEN THEY TRY AND COPY OTHER PEOPLES STYLE,,,,,, NOT ALL THAT SUITS ELIZABETH SUITS MARY,,,,WOMEN PLEASE NOT THAT<br /><br />iMag: What challenges do you face as a fashion icon in Tanzania?<br /><br />Rio: THE CHALLANGES I FACE IS THAT MY CREATIVITY IS SO LIMITED WITH RESOURCES HERE AND AM ALSO IN GREAT NEED OF A SUPPORTIVE AND PASSIONATE FASHION SPONSOR,,,,I BELIEVE I WILL REACH FURTHER,,,,THE ALMIGHTY IS GUIDING<br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6uucI_FAnoXKX7wSeBoa8CzlcDkWKCU8lUmFlEoiAOcstT8qR-rFMbl3zXss6hgNB0O6fB8Ejp7sQEFJ_S1_taVQpcHpJ6M7pMUTKwmeEyZCHuCCVTSGKHP0EBc5dHoUAXl3LNPjlFs/s1600/RIO.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6uucI_FAnoXKX7wSeBoa8CzlcDkWKCU8lUmFlEoiAOcstT8qR-rFMbl3zXss6hgNB0O6fB8Ejp7sQEFJ_S1_taVQpcHpJ6M7pMUTKwmeEyZCHuCCVTSGKHP0EBc5dHoUAXl3LNPjlFs/s400/RIO.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612964014171796226" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />iMag: What are 5 things every woman should have in her closet that could help improve her look?<br />A WONAN SHOULD HAVE A LITTLE BLACK DRESS,A RED LIPSTICK, A PUSH UP BRA,A TIMELSS MAXI BAG AND A SIMPLE WHITE TEE<br /><br />iMag: You simce to be a fun of bags, What is never miss in your hand bag?<br /><br />Rio: I AM A FAN OF BAGS YEAH""""AND OFCOURSE FEEL FREE TO SEND ME MORE IF YOU CAN,,,,,GENT BAGS BY THE WAY,,,,WHATS NEVER MISSING IN MY BAG IS MY BLACKBERRY AND CONTACT CARD BOOK<br /><br />iMag: Rio, You know quet alot about fashion, do you think your different from other men? How?<br /><br />Rio: I AM FASHION AND I LIVE BY IT,,,,AM NOT AFRAID TO DARE AND INCORPORATE TRENDS,,,,,,SO THAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT YET STYLISH FROM OTHER MEN,,,,,I ALWAYZ EVOLVE THATS HOW MY STYLE IS...TODAY AM THE SPY GENTLEMAN TOMORROW AM A CONVERSE AND SKINNY JEAN TEEN ROCK SENSATION,,,,,<br /><br />iMag: What types of discrimination have you experiences with the way you carry yourself in the community?<br /><br />Rio: WELL I HAVE BEEN TALKED ABOUT BADLY SOMETIMES, HAVE HAD FAKE FRIENDS, PEOPLE LOOK ME IN A DIFFERENT WAY SOMETIMES,BEEN CALLED NAMES ON TABLOIDS AND SITES AND ALOT OF OTHER STRANGE STUFF,,,,,THOUGH NO ONE DARE LAYED A HANG ON ME.L...AND ALL I DO IS I WILL ALWAYZ BE ME AND I ACTUALLY DONT CARE OF WHAT ANY MOTHER FUCKER SAYZ,,,BECAUSE I AM TOO BUSY FOCUSING TO SUCCEED,,,AND THEY DONT PUT OXYGEN ON MY LUNGS NOR FOOD ON MY PLATE,,,,,,, I SAY LIVE TO BE YOU AND DONT GIVE A DAMN" DONT LET ANYONE BRING YOU DOWN<br /><br />iMag: How has your family influenced your life?<br /><br />Rio: MY FAMILY INDEED HAS ,,,,,I USED TO WAKE UP IN THE MORNING AND SMELL THE SCENT OF MY DADS PERFUM "VAN CLEEF & ARPELS",,,I WAS ACTUALLY ON MY YOUNG AGES BUT I REMEMBER HE DRESSED VERY WELL FOR WORK AND HE STILL DOES,,,HE IS MY UBER GENTLEMAN ,,,,PERFECT AND VERY CHIC<br />MY MOM TO I USED SEE HER ALSO DRESS UP FOR WORK IN HER MINI PENCIL SKIRT AND COTTON SHIRT SHE WOULD PAIR IT WITH A SILK SKARF,A CHAINED BAG AND PUMPS,,,,,, TRES" TRES" FABULEAUX,,,,I WAS FASCINATED AND ADMIRABLE TOWARDS THEIR AWESOME FASHION ,,,,I STILL THINK THE 80z and 90z are fuckin coooool :) though i was born in 1993<br /><br />iMag: What are some of the issues you are faced with on the day-to-day?<br /><br />Rio: Nothing much on a day to day basis,,,,,,, all i do is school,then study then work for a few hours and then sleep,,,,and maybe if their projects and schedule to be fixed and worked on then i do so.<br /><br />iMag: This is one thing many people get confuse about you!<br />ARE YOU GAY or Your Just a Fashion Icon?<br /><br />Rio: Rio paul is not gay,,,,,,,all i am is a fashion creature,,,,,ofcourse my dick stands and my blood boils,,,,,,if yall wana hook up halla at a brother here ;)<br /><br />iMag: What makes you cry?<br /><br />Rio: Am a composed yet crazy boy,,,,,i have deep feeling and i think am emotional and somewhat fragile hearted maybe,,,,,i cry when anything that touched me breaks my heart,,,weather a big quarrel with parents,or a dis belief from a trustee or when i feel unprogression,,,,anywayz its not alwayz its just a few times that i cried,,,,,mostly i cried on good moments like my birthdays or passing exams or a family or friend care ,,,, etc<br /><br />iMag: What’s your most embarassing moment?<br /><br />Rio: When i dont clique with a group of people or a person at an event or place ,,,,,,i feel like an alien and embarrased seriously,,doesnt happen often though<br /><br />iMag: What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?<br /><br />Rio: Mama always says am her hero and she always say i should persue my ambitions,,,,,,get educated and live fabulously<br /><br />iMag: Do you have any regrets? plse tell us.<br /><br />Rio: I dont regret anything ,,,,,,all the past and all the mistakes and goods things i am ,,,,,are paert of me,,,,i use the knowledge to build a better future and attain more success<br /><br />iMag: Coffee or Tea?<br />Rio: I do tea mostly but coffie i will always add milk.......i am kinda eataholic,,,,,hahahahaha :)<br /><br />iMag: Thank you Rio for your time and We hope to have you oneday LIVEEE on The Sporah Show!<br /><br />Rio: Thank you Sporah and team,,,,huge hugs,,,,godwilling i will meet you guyz,,,,,stay blessed and stay intouch ,,,, with massive love RIO PAUL the fashion icon<br /><br />Find Rio Paul on Facebook/Twitter : http://www.bangmagazine.co.tz/.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-16660434990123423492011-05-31T05:29:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:13:47.334-07:00SAYING NO AND MEANING IT!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">BEYONCE KNOWLES INTERVIEW!<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnUYY_ICiNaKLemXChf69-ayme-95KOaKYXZs9Kxst2TTbLXNLwHrBVD9qQBl5VVJYl6YuEzEngboXhaoNExFt_45_3uKfFFSxDXp1JWovZTjn3NtNujbfPPqeSqL2H2Cq_W8TP8p72g/s1600/beyonce-84010.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnUYY_ICiNaKLemXChf69-ayme-95KOaKYXZs9Kxst2TTbLXNLwHrBVD9qQBl5VVJYl6YuEzEngboXhaoNExFt_45_3uKfFFSxDXp1JWovZTjn3NtNujbfPPqeSqL2H2Cq_W8TP8p72g/s400/beyonce-84010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612860754175998690" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />What do you do to relax?<br /><br />'I try to take two vacations a year and I love the South of France. I love being on the yacht and having a chef cook because I love to eat! I was supposed to go on vacation before The Pink Panther, and I had a choice to go on vacation or do the movie - I chose Steve Martin and Kevin Kline.'<br /><br />Who's given you good advice in your career?<br /><br />'Oprah (Winfrey), and she didn't tell me personally! I just will never forget her talking about the power of 'No'. That helped me so much, especially when trying to balance everything and so I have to learn how to say no when I don't like something. That's a very hard thing to do because I don't like to disappoint people and I work hard, but that has also been very helpful to me when I don't feel passionate about something - saying no and meaning it.'<br /><br />Do your mother or father still give you advice?<br /><br />'Oh, definitely. My mother always said, 'Beauty fades but beauty from within is forever.' When I was 15, we had a single that came out called No, No, No, it went to number one and I thought I was all grown-up. I was in the record store and she was talking to me but I was singing because I was ignoring her - I was being defiant. She threatened me, which she's never done in her life. She slapped me in my face and said, 'You better listen to me when I talk to you. Don't think you can do that now that you got a number one single.' I was so embarrassed and shocked because I'd never even gotten a spanking before. But that was the best thing she ever did because from that moment on, I never went there - they put me in my place before it started.'<br /><br />Do you still get excited about a number one record?<br /><br />'Absolutely! That is still amazing for me. I can never tell when a song is going to be a big hit - even now. That's the way it happened with Bootylicious and Crazy In Love. It would be great to have a number one movie and a number one single at the same time.'<br /><br />How are you liking having a solo singing career?<br /><br />'I do like it because I'm able to commit six months to something (other than music) without feeling guilty because other peoples lives become affected by my life - even though it's very scary. It's harder to make decisions by myself and I have to really listen to my instincts a lot more, but it's cool.'<br /><br />BEYONCE ON STAGE!<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjodCBcK-5qOFRT8BK7iMlgDvHtV6DrytWOpYFi_LXSM8-yt4n0-m9lGLhyBmVy5sKDkdt7prMWihkC2VI76z-S3pcAA-XhiJkm2vqbs4UcHDlwjeilo2l1CeY4mFwyiWKfPzkaYhIZqaM/s1600/83792.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjodCBcK-5qOFRT8BK7iMlgDvHtV6DrytWOpYFi_LXSM8-yt4n0-m9lGLhyBmVy5sKDkdt7prMWihkC2VI76z-S3pcAA-XhiJkm2vqbs4UcHDlwjeilo2l1CeY4mFwyiWKfPzkaYhIZqaM/s400/83792.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612860884763894290" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />What is the biggest challenge of being a celebrity?<br /><br />'The hardest thing is balance because I have a perfume line, my mother and I have a clothing line, I have my L'Oreal contract, I have so many things! I still have Destiny's Child, a solo career, acting, albums. Then on top of everything, I approve everything. I approve every button in my clothing line, I approve every photograph, I approve every interview... And then I have a life. I have a family, I have a personal life and it's hard to balance.'<br /><br />You've accomplished so much so young, do you allow yourself to look back?<br /><br />'I can't normally. When Destiny's Child won the achievement award at the World Music Awards, they played back everything that we'd accomplished. When you're sitting and you see everything in front of you on the screen, it's like you're watching someone else because you forget about all those moments. One day, when my time has gone by, I will watch and really appreciate it all, but I know I'll see it like it's not really me.'<br /><br />QUEEN B ON STAGE!<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUNlxmm7M3Lkha39WzoaPlLXIRxwfJ1_JhKAh8XSl0A4Z7TaL0PX28NpBdSMPc7dKzpJuNhfz2mCs3Vx_bNL_u-OY2nP4rqh6LXnBt1TvjagYPsa2A-amacTAZ4w7EHUDqunLddgw8cI/s1600/images-1.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUNlxmm7M3Lkha39WzoaPlLXIRxwfJ1_JhKAh8XSl0A4Z7TaL0PX28NpBdSMPc7dKzpJuNhfz2mCs3Vx_bNL_u-OY2nP4rqh6LXnBt1TvjagYPsa2A-amacTAZ4w7EHUDqunLddgw8cI/s400/images-1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612858009123377794" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mrs Shawn Corey Carter Performing At BillBoard Music Awards 2011<br /><br />WHO RUN THIS WORLD!<br /><iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vbvqTPGwbZ4?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br />Beyonce - Who Run The World Girls Performance At BillBoard Music Awards 2011<br /><br />What do you do to relax?<br /><br />'I try to take two vacations a year and I love the South of France. I love being on the yacht and having a chef cook because I love to eat! I was supposed to go on vacation before The Pink Panther, and I had a choice to go on vacation or do the movie - I chose Steve Martin and Kevin Kline.'<br /><br />Who's given you good advice in your career?<br /><br />'Oprah (Winfrey), and she didn't tell me personally! I just will never forget her talking about the power of 'No'. That helped me so much, especially when trying to balance everything and so I have to learn how to say no when I don't like something. That's a very hard thing to do because I don't like to disappoint people and I work hard, but that has also been very helpful to me when I don't feel passionate about something - saying no and meaning it.'<br /><br />Do your mother or father still give you advice?<br /><br />'Oh, definitely. My mother always said, 'Beauty fades but beauty from within is forever.' When I was 15, we had a single that came out called No, No, No, it went to number one and I thought I was all grown-up. I was in the record store and she was talking to me but I was singing because I was ignoring her - I was being defiant. She threatened me, which she's never done in her life. She slapped me in my face and said, 'You better listen to me when I talk to you. Don't think you can do that now that you got a number one single.' I was so embarrassed and shocked because I'd never even gotten a spanking before. But that was the best thing she ever did because from that moment on, I never went there - they put me in my place before it started.'<br /><br />Do you still get excited about a number one record?<br /><br />'Absolutely! That is still amazing for me. I can never tell when a song is going to be a big hit - even now. That's the way it happened with Bootylicious and Crazy In Love. It would be great to have a number one movie and a number one single at the same time.'<br /><br />QUEEN B!<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6iKev9uptJgMHn_wDhy_MQBmJ3ANQQIaZ3LvoD4jxWxc-3DMfYcFIk2PE60xG-N8UOI6K2L6ndVAZAPLrVxz50Ez_YUrV8KMfQkXsGOMAu4WIbaFtqi15aDxHPu8QMm3s3oMsMo6mnY/s1600/24343.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6iKev9uptJgMHn_wDhy_MQBmJ3ANQQIaZ3LvoD4jxWxc-3DMfYcFIk2PE60xG-N8UOI6K2L6ndVAZAPLrVxz50Ez_YUrV8KMfQkXsGOMAu4WIbaFtqi15aDxHPu8QMm3s3oMsMo6mnY/s400/24343.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612864092714220002" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />How are you liking having a solo singing career?<br /><br />'I do like it because I'm able to commit six months to something (other than music) without feeling guilty because other peoples lives become affected by my life - even though it's very scary. It's harder to make decisions by myself and I have to really listen to my instincts a lot more, but it's cool.'<br /><br />What is the biggest challenge of being a celebrity?<br /><br />'The hardest thing is balance because I have a perfume line, my mother and I have a clothing line, I have my L'Oreal contract, I have so many things! I still have Destiny's Child, a solo career, acting, albums. Then on top of everything, I approve everything. I approve every button in my clothing line, I approve every photograph, I approve every interview... And then I have a life. I have a family, I have a personal life and it's hard to balance.'<br /><br />You've accomplished so much so young, do you allow yourself to look back?<br /><br />'I can't normally. When Destiny's Child won the achievement award at the World Music Awards, they played back everything that we'd accomplished. When you're sitting and you see everything in front of you on the screen, it's like you're watching someone else because you forget about all those moments. One day, when my time has gone by, I will watch and really appreciate it all, but I know I'll see it like it's not really me.'</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-54100196951798918722011-05-30T19:38:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:15:07.750-07:00RESPECT YOURSELF, BE GRATEFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE! By Oprah Winfrey<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">OPRAH<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5HnCozZ95ivP6V0hoHZyFufqzM4NrDQObYII_zpAutuDIOEQKfPDcDgwl87Ix_824y6XdsBf_yqoct5Kj8AI_3aITUcWNNXbt_rD_AIricl3RwRA6UZP0EvHVhfHqrGzX-7sYtekTIPM/s1600/7801732.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5HnCozZ95ivP6V0hoHZyFufqzM4NrDQObYII_zpAutuDIOEQKfPDcDgwl87Ix_824y6XdsBf_yqoct5Kj8AI_3aITUcWNNXbt_rD_AIricl3RwRA6UZP0EvHVhfHqrGzX-7sYtekTIPM/s400/7801732.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612704046680448018" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />Oprah taped her final show on Wednesday, and it delivered her highest ratings in 17 years. She encouraged her viewers to respect themselves, be grateful for what they have in their lives, and to never give up on themselves.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-69880883487068926242011-05-30T17:25:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:15:41.264-07:00TANZANIA - BONGO FLAVA - LADY JAY DEE!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Interview with Tanzanian Songstress Lady Jaydee aka Binti Machozi.<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0be4cbNn4yezDTEKwzk5CqYImbltG5PahIW_6DrQCr8DNh7FofUeCw-floxOx3FzydWuZkWBeZQ30IAc2oDraRuBXvxmsBrkkOr27mgiCDcUxQNb16u1ecmqv7An6wX76xLENYOai5SA/s1600/8ba301e9f4d21126_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0be4cbNn4yezDTEKwzk5CqYImbltG5PahIW_6DrQCr8DNh7FofUeCw-floxOx3FzydWuZkWBeZQ30IAc2oDraRuBXvxmsBrkkOr27mgiCDcUxQNb16u1ecmqv7An6wX76xLENYOai5SA/s400/8ba301e9f4d21126_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612673229316797442" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />We recently caught up with Tanzanian Afropop singer Judith Daines Wambura Mbibo also known as Lady Jaydee or Binti Machozi for a little a chit chat interview. Lady Jaydee who released her first album in 2000 was voted as Best Tanzanian Female R&B Artist in 2002, performed at the Kora All Africa Designers Competition, and was awarded "Best R&B Album" at the Tanzania Music Awards in 2004. She also took home an award for "best female video for South Africa in 2005. Below is our full interview with the fabulous songstress.<br /><br />FJ: So tell us, when did you know you wanted to become a musician ? Do you have a musical back ground?<br /><br />LJ: I dont remember exactly when I wanted to become a musician but I started singing in a church choir when I was very young at age of 7 and never stoped since then<br /><br />FJ: How does it feel to be named the first Tanzanian female artist to sing R&B Swahili?<br /><br />LJ: It feels good always when people recognize and appreciate what you do especially when you are selected among the best talents the country produces.<br /><br />FJ: How is the music mood in Tanzania right now especially in regards to "Kizazi Kipya" music?<br /><br />LJ: Bongo Flava Music has grown so big and fast in a matter of a short period of time.All Radio and TV stations play more Bongo flavor music compared to ten years ago. However, We also have a much bigger problem internationalizing our music and our music industry because we don't have sophisticated and modern musical equipments or system that make music more interesting and lovable. Consequently, we can not make any meaningful financial gains from our music.<br /><br />FJ: Who are some of your biggest inspirations as an artist?<br /><br />LJ: I have been inspired by artists particularly Whitney Houston of the USA and Vyonne Chaka Chaka of South Africa, I play and listen to their music ritually. I love and admire their powerfull vocal performances, and you know I practiced and taught myself to become the best vocalist by singing their songs all the times.<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNSEp4D78rHzkKpU-slqck7TbPv0l6Z-JKpAv8wyYiFRJv1dQENOTCiV2_dFJEHdFn32DgL187ZpuS1MIVuO3bdiG1Av-4fPvjOm4cwCPbqxAk3CMov0xoetpeKXvhu_z5UBp3HvvxLM/s1600/d90fc17a976f1914_1.preview.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNSEp4D78rHzkKpU-slqck7TbPv0l6Z-JKpAv8wyYiFRJv1dQENOTCiV2_dFJEHdFn32DgL187ZpuS1MIVuO3bdiG1Av-4fPvjOm4cwCPbqxAk3CMov0xoetpeKXvhu_z5UBp3HvvxLM/s400/d90fc17a976f1914_1.preview.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612672929197622802" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />FJ: You have won multiple awards and have been nominated several times(3 for Kora Awards). Tell us a little bit about your first win. What was running through your mind when your name was announced as winner?<br /><br />LJ: It's always a good feeling when you receive recognition as an award winner and for me every award I get is like winning for the first time. It does not matter how many times I win. So I felt good for the first time and I will always feel good the next around if I win an award or anything else big.<br /><br />FJ: You have worked with a lot of Tanzanian artists and numerous other artists from other African countries. Is there anybody in particular you would like to work with in the near future?<br /><br />LJ: I am dying to do a song with Oliver Mtukudzi from Zimbabwe. I pray and hope my wish comes through one of these days.<br /><br />FJ: You know Fashionjunkii is all about Fashion, so we would like to know how do you pick your outfits? Do you have a personal stylist? who does your make up?<br /><br />LJ: I have someone who does my make-up and hair, he's a guy called Marcell. But for the outfits, I dont have anyone to take care of that department. So I always chose what to wear for myself every time I have a performance or an event to attend.<br /><br />FJ: What or who is your style inspiration? Where do you like to shop in Dar ?<br /><br />LJ:I dont have a specific place in Dar, I usually buy my clothes from different shops.<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpqoYamsez6Nhe1ITnHxYDKayE2wQJFsv_QcKOvuI2moqIDXYm7P1MFJPbY_NVwOK_ijlFqiJPuJtQIb-wyCtyGuR7WFhr6_TTAK1sVAq569TnkBXJq7ZUK1IJM3NBf87f3FIj6bb8v0/s1600/bdbb8b8ef999083e_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpqoYamsez6Nhe1ITnHxYDKayE2wQJFsv_QcKOvuI2moqIDXYm7P1MFJPbY_NVwOK_ijlFqiJPuJtQIb-wyCtyGuR7WFhr6_TTAK1sVAq569TnkBXJq7ZUK1IJM3NBf87f3FIj6bb8v0/s400/bdbb8b8ef999083e_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612672664694987506" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lady Jayedee with Leona Lewis<br /><br />FJ: I remember seeing pictures of your closet on your blog and I loved the whole arrangement so this begs the question, who organizes your closet? and do you have a special area for each and everything?<br /><br />LJ: I organise everything for myself and yes I have special area for each and everything<br /><br />FJ: I understand singing isn't your only talent. Friends have been telling me that you a master in the kitchen. What are your favorite meals to cook?<br /><br />LJ: My favorite meals to cook are any of Swahili food, Ugali, Mboga mboga and fish<br /><br />FJ: How often do you get the chance to cook and where did you learn to cook?<br /><br />LJ: I only cook when I have time on week days and only when I don't have a tight schedule of more than 4 shows a week, otherwise, I spend most of my time sleeping. But, I learned cooking from my mother<br /><br />FJ: I am aware of your blog, ladyjaydee.blogspot.com. I read it everyday. I love when you ask your fans to help pick outfits for your stage performances. What is it like to be able to interact with your fans almost directly?<br /><br />LJ: Its not very easy talking to people through my blog, because there are some people who are not my real fans, and even if they are, they just hate to be fans. Sometimes they ask some stupid questions just to annoy, harass and frustrate you. But all in all, they keep on visiting and that is the most important thing.<br /><br />FJ: As a renowned artist I'm sure you have a very busy schedule so do you ever get a chance to go on vacation? If so, where are your favourite places to visit?<br /><br />LJ: My husband and I have decided to go on vacations at least once yearly. I love travelling all around the world and so it depends on where both of us decide to go. I would love to travel to all major cities in the world if God allows us. This year 2010 we have plans to visit Jerusalem (not confirmed though)<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoremYqYwivtv7tHxKLb-QN2pz2mBbiUmeBp940nY9is3oAtNDFU68xhkfmnlk6ODF1xE2A0BDkxCRgkl_fNKcWu9YNdqcfMmRzVZz1btV8tzt7WXheroVK4OTFEscypB8ZPSRkzDgyvI/s1600/647fc512fb0ef5fd_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoremYqYwivtv7tHxKLb-QN2pz2mBbiUmeBp940nY9is3oAtNDFU68xhkfmnlk6ODF1xE2A0BDkxCRgkl_fNKcWu9YNdqcfMmRzVZz1btV8tzt7WXheroVK4OTFEscypB8ZPSRkzDgyvI/s400/647fc512fb0ef5fd_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612671959880169666" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />FJ: When your not singing or cooking, what do you do for fun?<br /><br />LJ: I love Soccer so most of my free time I hang out with the boys watching football.<br /><br />FJ: How does it feel to share the stage with other renowed musicians(e.g when in London for Nelson Mandela's Birthday celebration).<br /><br />LJ: Hey, I didnt perform for Nelson Mandela's bday celebration because something went wrong. However I have shared stages with different big artists such as Yossour N'Dour, Angelique Kidjo, Vyonne ChakaChaka, Brenda Fassie, Oliver Mtukudzi, Sean Paul, e.t.c)<br /><br />FJ: When writing songs, where do you draw inspiration from?<br /><br />LJ: Most of my songs are based on life situations and experiences. Some are also based on true stories about events and people and others are fictional.<br /><br />FJ: Which song/songs from your albums would you say are your favorite of all time?<br /><br />LJ: Tough question" I love all my songs and I hate to say it, all are my favorite.<br /><br />FJ: Do you have any advice for up and coming artists especially girls?<br /><br />LJ: They should believe in themselves as well as their talents. Also they should not let anybody tell them what they can or can not do or achieve in life. We need more young women in Tanzania music industry.<br /><br />FJ: Should we be expecting new music from you any time soon??<br /><br />LJ: I have been writing and recording new songs and keep them. I will release them when the time is right. For now I am working on a band album.<br /><br />FJ: Any last words for your fans?<br /><br />LJ: I love them same way as they love me and everyday I think of what to give them back. I am always worried about any disappointment and so I strive to do the best and to live up to the expectation. My fans are my larger family and part of my life.<br /><br />FJ: Thank you so much Lady Jaydee.<br /><br />LJ: My pleasure<br /><br />Tanzania - Bongo Flava - Lady Jay Dee - South Africa - Njalo!<br /><iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_vPTns8pUAs?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br />Sources by: www.fashionjunkii.com</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-38687940687946806792011-05-30T17:09:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:20:25.493-07:00MEETS NURU THE LIGHT!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Interview with Musician / Blogger Nuru the Light!<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCY5OUBEDx04tDVREykEtDUf3SRC4EjDHD4jW2OYg-vNjrA_9bFc4O97r6avUAzH0XO6qdOwRcTiX0zZrT6kxKx3Pkk918owxNnohYbvOhlJWJymhU3D8DJTd_lGsLHCN_3pCDIHWORNM/s1600/befabd3ba983e5b7_nn.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 148px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCY5OUBEDx04tDVREykEtDUf3SRC4EjDHD4jW2OYg-vNjrA_9bFc4O97r6avUAzH0XO6qdOwRcTiX0zZrT6kxKx3Pkk918owxNnohYbvOhlJWJymhU3D8DJTd_lGsLHCN_3pCDIHWORNM/s400/befabd3ba983e5b7_nn.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612666247760554530" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Nuru Magram of Nuru the Light blog is a Tanzanian student and Musician living in Stockholm, Sweden. This Tanzanian bombshell loves fashion and loves to follow new trends. Here is the interview conducted by FJ recently.<br /><br />NURU NEW SINGLE 2011 - MUHOGO ANDAZI..!<br /><iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/66rJ8W9Yn_k?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Nuru ft Mr Chocolate Flavour - Muhogo Andazi<br /><br />FJ: which blog/blogs inspired you to become a blogger?<br /><br />NM: I am just a new Kid on the blog. I started out in February 2009. Blogs like Fashionjunkii, DV nice, Sheria na Mavazi, Total Knock out, 8020 Fashion and Swedish blogs inspired me. I am also all about women empowerment , inspiring girls and promoting my music also.<br /><br />FJ: Tell us a little bit about your style:<br /><br />NM: My style is very wide and varies. I can be street todayand Classy with heels and kileer dress tommorrow. That is me, I just don't limit myself .I am very Open to different looks and Trends<br /><br />FJ:Do you have Fashion icon?<br /><br />NM: A lot of people inspire me; Patricia Field , Rachel Zoe, Nicole Ritchie, Zoe Saldana, Oprah, Tina Turner, Keri Hilson and Victoria Beckham<br /><br />FJ: Where do you normaly shop? any Favorite shops/stores?<br /><br />NM:H&M, Zara, Topshop, New Lool, Vero Moda, Miss Selffridge, Net-A-Porter, Vintage shops, Urban outfitters and American Apparel.<br /><br />FJ: Do you have favorite designers?<br /><br />NM: Karl Lagerfield, Gucci, M. Kors, Stella Mcartney, Oscar De Larenta, Valentino, Galliano and Tanzanian Designer Chichia.<br /><br />FJ: What is your biggest fashion obsession?<br /><br />NM: Bags and Shoes but most important skin products. I love lotions, Body shop is my Temple.<br /><br />FJ: Must haves item in your bag?<br /><br />NM: Hand lotion by Body Shop or Nivea,Vaseline for my lips and a bottle of Perfume. Sipendi Kunuka Vibaya Hata siku moja usafi ni muhimu sana kwangu.<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rejeC9-D_6tjYFlGem_rBdrfwFlZL5b03RBS_JPu9O-wkU56ui3wyLnezBm7TDlKCn4DkoLUCXgxKo4_G46LXm2x9DmbY0j9B8IGxCXVpc7DS5FHB0qnRWgM1nMiDdEOvGHwAYlAhnI/s1600/a4331d38e10fe074_nuru1.preview.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 377px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rejeC9-D_6tjYFlGem_rBdrfwFlZL5b03RBS_JPu9O-wkU56ui3wyLnezBm7TDlKCn4DkoLUCXgxKo4_G46LXm2x9DmbY0j9B8IGxCXVpc7DS5FHB0qnRWgM1nMiDdEOvGHwAYlAhnI/s400/a4331d38e10fe074_nuru1.preview.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612665848873045522" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />FJ: 5 Fashion blogs you read daily?<br /><br />NM: DV nice collection, Sheria Ngowi, The Fashion Bomb, Charlotte Perelli and my Blog; Nuru the Light.<br /><br />We would like to thank Nuru for taking her time to answer all the questions. Stay fabulous Nuru, Always shining!! "The Light".<br /><br />Check out her blog Nuru the Light here.<br />Sources by: www.fashionjunkii.com</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-4841761493545360472011-05-30T17:05:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:16:20.888-07:00TEDDY KALONGA'S SPECIAL MASSAGE!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghczqpsBePtyPyYFL85f2GXy1CCW8fztGpffQZk_c2HRGV_slI0ilXCHdd80RNjxCjaQYG9QGUVRIIp-Nn8UG4B47R6oDtbc6KtPuiYm-rewjSpkywPJaMXvmmLmoHvHxFW1twihfHsUI/s1600/teddykalonga.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghczqpsBePtyPyYFL85f2GXy1CCW8fztGpffQZk_c2HRGV_slI0ilXCHdd80RNjxCjaQYG9QGUVRIIp-Nn8UG4B47R6oDtbc6KtPuiYm-rewjSpkywPJaMXvmmLmoHvHxFW1twihfHsUI/s400/teddykalonga.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612664668152052098" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />Teddy Kalonga is MIMI's covergirl. In the Feature story, Teddy In Hollywood, Teddy talks about making it, and living the dream. Not all of Teddy's interview was published in the feature story; here's a special message she had to share:<br />.<br />"I'd like to take the opportunity to pay respect to my parents, who have both passed away recently. They taught me a lot about life and how to stand up and be strong for myself. They continue to be an inspiration to me. Also, to all my fans in East and Central Africa, I just want you all to know that even though I am married and not living in Africa these days, it doesn't mean that I am done! I have a very supportive husband and a great manager, and we have a lot of plans for you guys. Expect more from me!"<br />Sources by: mimimagazine.blogspot.com</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-86047788363125421472011-05-30T16:44:00.001-07:002011-06-02T06:16:44.989-07:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH TANZANIA'S MOST POPULAR BLOGGER ISSA MICHUZI!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">ISSA MICHUZI TALKS ABOUT JOURNALISM, TRAV!<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyGtW_YP1xoNCcAobxAFcd8MClEn4XIniH7qsw9PP8PjebKAnB3DzMqRxcDKUO3Q3PHTzKotzpvwHpm5MH3wj53yA9iZbJUwXB4vo2HjIt2c8oNHiM1WpNSOThnjx8opN2vJS2txPV2jU/s1600/Michuzi1.bmp.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 328px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyGtW_YP1xoNCcAobxAFcd8MClEn4XIniH7qsw9PP8PjebKAnB3DzMqRxcDKUO3Q3PHTzKotzpvwHpm5MH3wj53yA9iZbJUwXB4vo2HjIt2c8oNHiM1WpNSOThnjx8opN2vJS2txPV2jU/s400/Michuzi1.bmp.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612661043985176994" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Issa Michuzi - Award Winning Photo Journalist & Huge Liverpool Fan!<br /><br />Ralph - How long have you been involved in Journalism? Could you tell us a little about how your career began?<br /><br />Michuzi - Well, as long as it takes - that is if being involved in journalism for a whooping 20 years is anything to write home about. It started when a friend of mine, one Abdul Amasha, gave me a Pentax Spotmatic camera as a present way back in the 1980s. I had no idea how to operate the<br />Single Lens Reflex camera, since up to that time I had been taking snap shots using a 126mm Agfa pocket camera that i had then. Coincidently, the Goether Institute in Dar es salaam were running an evening photography class that I joined immediately. My aim was to know ho to operate my Pentax, but I ended becoming interested in photojournalism our course’s instructor, one Tom Mweuka, was a photojournalist and most of his instructions were of that nature. As an exercise I used to take lots of pictures and processed them, some of them I sent to newspapers.<br /><br />It happened one day my photo of reggae musician Jah Kimbute made front page in the Daily News. It was such a great shot that the editors there asked me to contribute more often which I did. I guess they were happy with what they were seeing and offered me a job. I agreed and after about three years as a stringer on january 1, 1990 i was formally<br />employed. Two years later I was sent to Berlin for advanced photojournalism course at the International Institute of Journalism and when I returned home, joined the Tanzania School of Journalism for a three-year course that I graduated in 1996. The same year I got a scholarship to attend a specialised course in digital photography (then digital photography was just taking shape and we were lucky to be some of the first students from a developing country to study digital photography. We were then using a bulky Canon camera whose software was from Kodak) in Cardiff, Wales. In a nutshell that's me and as they say the rest is history.<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9OhqhuvrKAT52W0-Fo7MxieLJQk8mEp7pHGsDUAVioScNMfJNT3QCliQjo-InUQydYwkwD_pK2nTWugmUJzypag1k7JmRzCtnGqOFsQHFEOlBThk8qszEy5Uh0JKEq9LqgDQMhyCy6ZE/s1600/michuzi.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9OhqhuvrKAT52W0-Fo7MxieLJQk8mEp7pHGsDUAVioScNMfJNT3QCliQjo-InUQydYwkwD_pK2nTWugmUJzypag1k7JmRzCtnGqOFsQHFEOlBThk8qszEy5Uh0JKEq9LqgDQMhyCy6ZE/s400/michuzi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612660766247175922" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Never to be seen without a camera!<br /><br />Ralph - Did you always want to be a journalist? What did you imagine yourself doing as a kid?<br /><br />Michuzi - No, I didn’t even dream of becoming a journalist. My role model as I was growing up was Michael Jackson. All that I wanted as a kid was to be rich and famous like Michael. It seems the journalist avenue<br />that I pursued took me there, though I am yet to become rich. I still hope that one day I will become rich and help shaping the journalism profession from African perspective, especially in the booming social media.<br /><br />Ralph - Your blog has remained consistently popular over the last few years, receiving a huge number of visitors each and every day - How did http://www.issamichuzi.blogspot.com become Tanzania's favourite website?<br /><br />Michuzi - Call it a lucky strike. When I started blogging on September 8, 2005 in Helsinki, Finland, where I had accompanied the then Minister for foreign affairs Hon. Jakaya Kikwete (now President of Tanzania) for the Helsinki Conference, little did I know that my blog that I started with the help of seasoned Tanzania blogger based in the US, Ndesanjo Masha, showed me the rudiments of blogging, it would become a monster it is today. All that I wanted to do was to tell Tanzanians in the Diaspora picture stories of home. They, the Diaspora, got interested, and visitors just came gushing in for the simple reason that I was the first blogger blogging everyday societal news from home. That, combined with hundreds of Breaking News and on the spot coverage of hundreds of social, political and sports events, was or rather is the secret, I guess, behind it all. Consistency and daily updates of same for all this time did the rest.<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQv8J5M-QcQlbIPUcnnfpUu9BcyWEpd2O0r95XvjBuS1pVLlmxr158O6443S4E5GC3KINQwFYMNwYBc4DlPBep7O7rT4xUW3n5FJi2QsunPocqywO0rNuNF-3WR9Sasl14k7oiNBGcJI/s1600/MichuziDance.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQv8J5M-QcQlbIPUcnnfpUu9BcyWEpd2O0r95XvjBuS1pVLlmxr158O6443S4E5GC3KINQwFYMNwYBc4DlPBep7O7rT4xUW3n5FJi2QsunPocqywO0rNuNF-3WR9Sasl14k7oiNBGcJI/s400/MichuziDance.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612660489281017954" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A huge fan of both traditional music and the latest Bongo Flava<br /><br />Ralph - I remember meeting your band at Nyumba Ya Sanaa a few years ago. You clearly have a passion for Tanzania's traditional music. How about Bongo Flava, do you consider yourself a fan? any particular artists?<br /><br />Michuzi - Of course I am a fan of Bongo Flava and can claim credence to being one of the first journalists to document Bongo Flava activities. Even today I am good pals with most top artistes and have great respect of them as they have of me. The Nyumba ya Sanaa thing was not only one band. It were groups of cultural troupes that I was helping to organise weekly shows at Nyumba ya Sanaa that sadly is now about to be pulled down to give way to a proposed sky scrapper, meaning we now have no venue. I hope to continue organising the shows at the National Museum and House of Culture that is currently under construction, and will be having a professional theatre and rehearsals as well as recording<br />facilities, i guess, by mid next year.<br /><br />In the time being I plan to start organising cultural shows at CoCo beach with the WAPI movement that is coordinated by (guess who?) Ramadhani Mponjika aka Rhymson, one of the pioneers of Bongo Flava who together with several others had been causing waves with their Kwanza Unit group.<br /><br />Therefore,a s you can see, I am still hanging there. Attending to both cultural activities and<br />Kizazi Kipya sounds!<br /><br />Ralph - The UK's newspaper industry has been struggling for several years now with the availability of 24/7 news on the internet. Is it the same story in East Africa? What do you feel the future holds with regards to traditional print media in Tanzania?<br /><br />Michuzi - Yeah, the story is the same over here, only at a slower pace, but its gradually taking shape. Most media houses run serious online mediums that are threatening the existence of traditional media. Therefore, the future as is the case in the UK, remains unpredictable. And over here the threat is not that huge because of a number of elements including the shortage of facilities, although the cellphone companies are eyeing<br />that niche market and will soon activate their activities. Thanks to the existence of the National Fibre Optic backbone that is being laid all over the country and that by mid next year Tanzania will be on the internet highway big time and the sky is the limit to what it would mean to the traditional media. But the bottom line is, and to answer your<br />question, the scenario over here is almost identical, but here at a snail's pace.<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wCmecDCD44UJwF6XZZyZ2tzy6VBU4K_S0EiD7uySR0SXae6nqiTl8WyVPorqZh5f3QcOEVF2TF71nXfhgywzCX0mopeMI8y043uEfu-HDrJxYaOfWTryQD-GIGpIS3AP7W2fyZD4AaU/s1600/MichuziNaRayC.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wCmecDCD44UJwF6XZZyZ2tzy6VBU4K_S0EiD7uySR0SXae6nqiTl8WyVPorqZh5f3QcOEVF2TF71nXfhgywzCX0mopeMI8y043uEfu-HDrJxYaOfWTryQD-GIGpIS3AP7W2fyZD4AaU/s400/MichuziNaRayC.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612660278500570946" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Wachumba Wapenzi na Watundu! Ray C receiving an unexpected proposal!<br /><br />Ralph - It seems April the 1st is often an eventful of Action for Mr Michuzi - How many times have you been Engaged!? & any future plans of returning to politics?<br /><br />Michuzi - Hahahaaa. I guess you are refering to the engagement ring plank you helped me pull with Ray C that day. Well, I have just been engaged once and that is it. I have never been in politics, save for official assignments, that do not qualify me as a politician. I guess I cant become one because I hate politics and I am an honest guy who like to stick to righteousness, as opposed to what politiking really is. Hahaaaaaa<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wONGvK6G5cMolQL3vmjBZx1zaXz8cTETPvJgkd8jjnt8-GtZoWZJ8F7iFdRmkrKAvhPISDVm0uVormBIjtQ24UfnKfhyphenhyphenFEOL6pqgHpwwGw9wxHgZbfvgS07827-mk9YEN6o9_lXRDaQ/s1600/Michuzispeech.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wONGvK6G5cMolQL3vmjBZx1zaXz8cTETPvJgkd8jjnt8-GtZoWZJ8F7iFdRmkrKAvhPISDVm0uVormBIjtQ24UfnKfhyphenhyphenFEOL6pqgHpwwGw9wxHgZbfvgS07827-mk9YEN6o9_lXRDaQ/s400/Michuzispeech.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612659968503336082" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Michuzi Addressing the Tanzanian Diaspora Conference<br /><br />Ralph - It was great to see you at the Tanzanian Diaspora Conference in London earlier this year. Will you be coming again? What were the most pertinent issues brought up on the day for you?<br /><br />Michuzi - Ah, that! That was one of the greatest moments in my life as a blogger. Imagine being invited by the High Commissioner to present a paper on blogging to people in the first world. Without blowing my own whistle, I guess, my paper on social media, that I suppose was well received, was the most pertinent. Not because I was presenting and sitting there at the high table with some of the most influential personalities, but because of the message behind it all; that Tanzanians both abroad and back home, are not really exploiting (positively) the potential of social media. Instead of bridging the news and information gap that is yawning down at us, we tend to use social media with petty stuff like who is wearing what and why, instead of how can we develop faster by using the information highway the way others do. It pains me to see few, if any, are making efforts to use the IT in forming agendas and finding ways on how to overcome many obstacles. With all the first world IT facilities in hand few have come up with ideas that will make the difference in our society. Take for example the good work babkubwa.com is doing. why don”t Tanzanians in the Diaspora steal a leaf from Ralph and come up with serious social media outlets that can bring up change? We need platforms to learn what others out there are doing.<br /><br />We need sites that can enable us know where to find, say, tourists to visit Tanzania, pegging their interests higher up instead of blanket and out-dated online promos whose impact is not all that significant.<br /><br />I must thank the then Tanzania's High Commissioner to UK - Hon. Mwanaidi Maajar who personally made sure I made the trip and did the presentation. I thank her and the High Commission team in London for being the ones who made the turning point of my blogging career. Their recognising not only my work but also the importance of social media has had a deep impact in me.<br /><br />I hope others would emulate Mama Maajar's stand not only in the Diaspora but also back home where we still have many, many conservative minded people who regard social media as a nuisance, instead of a sleeping monster that when it wakes up will swallow all of them!<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklk5iyfGIt_0Iwmvpf-8OVke74tp9KzOmOnX1a4qctlORyFWlLrSIHUlMt4CPDHsrOGt8v9nJ-RFu4leMGQ5CQpW0LuSYjHNaAQ0N-6WFu-Xk8u3slKuPg-RYJr-kliCqB4kotEQV9_Q/s1600/MichuAndRalph.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklk5iyfGIt_0Iwmvpf-8OVke74tp9KzOmOnX1a4qctlORyFWlLrSIHUlMt4CPDHsrOGt8v9nJ-RFu4leMGQ5CQpW0LuSYjHNaAQ0N-6WFu-Xk8u3slKuPg-RYJr-kliCqB4kotEQV9_Q/s400/MichuAndRalph.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612659677151669522" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Michuzi and Ralph, suited and booted for the London Diaspora Conference<br /><br />Ralph - Your work has led you to travel all over Tanzania and much of the world - any particular places of interest you'd love to go back to? And which locations are still on your wish list -where are you still keen to visit?<br /><br />Michzui - Well, that’s very interesting. Areas that I always would love to go back include the White House in the US and 10 Downing street in the UK of which I had the fortune to visit at different periods and met the subjects in there. My wish list is very simple. I have scoured most continents the world over but have not been to the Oceania area of Australia and New Zealand. If I get the chance to get there one day I would have travelled the world. My dream location, however, is Acapulco. When and if i get rich I wouldn’t mind taking my family there for a vacation.<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNn1c4HNG-t6FUNVPWZC3SvKxhMtfJaCV52dvhyphenhyphengAD5uqL5PE-uBYOt_VIFgawCJ-zj2c2_acw4NrytrjJsZiS7RhzTDXPxKUNtXwzn5s1_wXRXXyExEuqinUPIgPcIhNiWAdXxVIY40g/s1600/michuziKikwete.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNn1c4HNG-t6FUNVPWZC3SvKxhMtfJaCV52dvhyphenhyphengAD5uqL5PE-uBYOt_VIFgawCJ-zj2c2_acw4NrytrjJsZiS7RhzTDXPxKUNtXwzn5s1_wXRXXyExEuqinUPIgPcIhNiWAdXxVIY40g/s400/michuziKikwete.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612659331397465906" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Issa Michuzi with President J.Kikwete during post election party at State House.<br /><br />Ralph - Its great to see your new website Michuzi Post up online. Is this set to be an eventual replacement for your blog or something with a different emphasis?<br /><br />Michuzi - I guess the answer to this is embedded in a short bio of Michuzi Post that reads as under -<br /><br />"When renowned award winning photojournalist Muhidin Issa Michuzi started Tanzania’s most popular blog, www.issamichuzi.blogspot.com way back on 8th September 2005 in Helsinki, Finland (Check out http://issamichuzi.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html), with the primary objective of giving fellow country men and women in the Diaspora latest sights and sounds back home, as well as a platform where they could openly discuss issues, however mundane, little did he know the blog would become a news monster, enjoying over 500,000 unique local and outside the country visitors monthly – at over 20,000 hits a day.<br /><br />It was no surprise that Michuzi Blog became the reference point of most of Tanzania’s news, views and information as years flew past, attracting many followers in its wake. Tanzania now has over 100 blogs online, as compared to only five in 1995, most of which run by Tanzanians living abroad. Thanks to Michuzi Blog that has time and again encouraged more and more Tanzanians to start blogging. Then, Michuzi Blog was the only<br />social media vehicle driven within the country. The blog continues to be a leader in the fast growing social media in Tanzania today.<br /><br />Fast forward to August 2010. Time is up for www.issamichuzi.blogspot.com to change for the better. With friends busy to improve the blog, www.michuzipost.com is born. Whilst the primary objective of the now bigger team of Michuzi Blog remains to offer Tanzanians and their friends within and outside the country latest sights and sounds and views of the country, it has decided to bridge the existing news gap by coming up with a new look<br />site that will also offer value added material such as online TV and radio, real estate business, adverts as well as classifieds and tender information, to mention but some, in Tanzania and abroad, fasten your seat belts and enjoy the flight to greater heights."<br /><br />I hope this answers your question!<br /><br />Ralph – Asante Sana Michuzi! Its been a pleasure learning more about you!<br />sources by: /www.babkubwa.com</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-82511447800673978552011-05-30T16:25:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:17:07.771-07:00WAKAZI aka SWAGGABOVU EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JESTINA GEORGE...!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3cjQlp7oeiHXNXib5SuLEfv1i4T3Ztq0r0aF5atquTu5HKgbDJO7wkJtQKMeVA1PXSxSkIBdJWrrT-eBINWUXPLleJK4eHhfm2soHioMMkMguQ0ubcSB1VW1Qj7cYkJcl8a1L5S_IoQk/s1600/wakazi+pic+1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 343px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3cjQlp7oeiHXNXib5SuLEfv1i4T3Ztq0r0aF5atquTu5HKgbDJO7wkJtQKMeVA1PXSxSkIBdJWrrT-eBINWUXPLleJK4eHhfm2soHioMMkMguQ0ubcSB1VW1Qj7cYkJcl8a1L5S_IoQk/s400/wakazi+pic+1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612656523849179010" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Wakazi aka Swaggabovu<br /><br />JG: TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT WAKAZI AND YOUR MUSIC?<br />My name is WAKAZI aka Swaggabovu, Muuza Vitu, The Bilingual Beast etc. I live in Chicago, Illinois but I am originally from Dar es Salaam Tanzania, Stakishari Ukonga to be exact. Actually the name Wakazi came from my childhood, My real name is Webiro Noel Wassira but when I was young I used to do a lot of handy jobs and when the grown-ups would ask any youngster around to get them something, I would volunteer to do it, so the started calling me “Wakazi, Wakazi” as in “the one who does work”. So when I started to get serious in doing music, I had a few names including TLG as Thug Living Genius or The Last Genius but the Wakazi thing came into my mind and I put in a lot of work as an artist similar to how I did it in my childhood so it made perfect sense. Swaggabovu is simply the swagger era name you know everyone is talking about swag this and that, then my swag is “so bovu” like its too much for you to handle. Bilingual Beast is simply because I rap in two languages English and Swahili so I mastered them both to become a beast whichever way.<br /><br />Of course I am a Rap/ Hip Hop artist. As I have said I rap in English and in Swahili and my music covers a wide range of topics so its not fair to label me as a certain type of rapper, even though if it is necessary to do so, then I would prefer to be labeled as a “Conscious Emcee”. I believe my message is that of a positive tone and also I embody the technical part of rhyming for instance, by being keen on aspects like double entendre, similes, word play, patterns, multi syllables, metaphors and things of that nature. Hence the strength of my music is not the voice or the visuals, but rather the words, which are meant to paint the picture to the listening individuals.<br /><br />I have released two Mixtapes to date, titled Mixtape Ya Ukweli Vol.1 (MYU) and Mixtape Ya Ukweli Vol.2 (MYU2:The Return of the Bilingual Beast). By the end of the year I will release my third Mixtape, MYU3: Welcome To Heartbreak and that will conclude the MYU trilogy and any Mixtapes that will follow from that point will be predominantly in English (as the first 3 were a mixture of both). These Mixtapes are basically free music given to the fans as they wait for the album and other official releases. It is important to do so, so music fans can get to know you and grow with you, and when the time comes that you want to sell them a product then they already know what to expect from you. It is a system that is done internationally but it is fairly still new in Tanzania and Africa in general for that matter.<br /><br />I am also working on the album simultaneously while I am doing these mixtapes. I want the impact of my album to be huge and that’s why I am taking my time with it. I have other projects like duet album with another Tanzanian artist who resides here in the United States called Gwaii Thyword and we already released one song called “Welcome”, and also I am doing an EP with Karabani that’s being prepared by P Funk Majani of Bongo Records. Also me, Gwaii, LBT and John Mahundi collectively are called KAMATI (aka Kamati Ya Ufundi) and we are working on a project together with the first release being called “Cheza”. So it is a lot of exciting things coming out this year and next year.<br />WAKAZI-DEUCES SWAHILI REMIS ft. CHRIS BREEZY<br /><iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hX852xoqcHk?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br />Continue reading below:<br />JG: WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS ON BONGO FLAVA?<br />I always have trouble in understanding what bongo flava is, as in the case of whether it being any music that’s sung in Swahili from Tanzania, or the famous singing through the nose love songs by the so called “Wabana Pua”, that has become so popular throughout the country and beyond. I will start with the latter. Well I don’t have a problem with artists whose main subject is about “LOVE & INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS” in fact I enjoy listening to those types of songs more than any other type of music. My concern is though, some people force to sing while they pretty damn sure know that they don’t have the singing voices. This affects the quality of our music and makes it difficult for us to compete in the international market. If you have a good singing voice, it won’t matter what language you are singing in, people will be drawn into your work. And although singing about love and things of that nature is acceptable, but also finding more artistic ways of expressing oneself will be a good idea instead of the usual shouting of “oh baby” and “oh mammy” and so forth making the songs progression to be very predictable.<br /><br />Back to the other meaning of Bongo Flava, as any music from Tanzania sung in Swahili, well people like myself who are categorized as Hip Hop or Rap artists had a very difficult time in trying to embrace the name and what it stands for and fairly enough it is because of the nature of its ambiguity. And any professional would argue that it is practically impossible to categorize different genres of music as one just for the sake of making it a national identity. For instance, when you say American Music, it includes, Hip Hop, Dance, Country, Jazz, Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Rap, Gospel, Pop, and Alternative. Which means Bongo Flava has to include even traditional and tribal dances as well as everything else and not just the cliché.<br /><br />My views on Hip Hop, Rap, and R&B which I believe, are the most famous genres of bongo flava, for the most part, they have been improving. We have a lot more artists, which makes the competition to spark creativity. There are numerous shows and contests that are dedicated in searching for the next talent and this had enabled the new stars to be seasoned well, before they step into the real show business. For Instance, In Hip Hop the new wave is growing by the day and artists are reinventing themselves in order to sustain the competition. So although we still have a long way to go, the future looks bright.<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZ_oetmJx5oInyOY-qvT2n9XvKtZoQSGykhgVMxHNMCNz_u6hZ07gz1Fb6vnTd2Rt8a-d9-zHRz_OB_54pud_I1cG6U3C0mOjdov-Cxu0UgTwtXc_tX0_30KythHlF8xFHxf1WLVRZ6o/s1600/wakazi+pic+2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZ_oetmJx5oInyOY-qvT2n9XvKtZoQSGykhgVMxHNMCNz_u6hZ07gz1Fb6vnTd2Rt8a-d9-zHRz_OB_54pud_I1cG6U3C0mOjdov-Cxu0UgTwtXc_tX0_30KythHlF8xFHxf1WLVRZ6o/s400/wakazi+pic+2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612655615613321634" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br />JG: WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON KILI MUSIC AWARDS?<br />Well just for the fact that we have such awards I consider it a good thing as, artists get an opportunity to be rewarded and recognized for the hard work they put in over the years. That being said, still like the same problem of identity with the music, I think the awards organizers face the same challenge, and over the years artists have been disappointed more than anything else. The criteria with which they use to pick the winners are not clear enough. The categories of nominees have variations and there is a lot of genre mix-up. The nominees’ considerations are inconsistent. The Time frame of music release for it to be considered for nomination is not set and last but not least, there is a lack of expertise in collectively considering all aspects of music and musical compositions to unanimously pick a deserving winner. All those areas need to be improved if we are going to help our music and spark the growth of this art.<br /><br />And one important thing, and this is to the artists and not award organizers, is to not get carried away with the idea of being nominated and eventually winning an award but to continue to make music from their heart and soul and deliver the message they had intended to the people instead of trying to force to make radio friendly and award winning type of music so that they could become the next to be awarded. If they do so they will destroy the music and art in general. I know a lot of artists who have been robbed off their deserving awards over the years and some were never even nominated at all, but trust me the “lifetime achievement award” which is the ultimate of them all will only be awarded to those who were dedicated to art and had longevity so to speak. Besides the real judges of music are the people in the streets and not appointed committees.<br />WAKAZI-WE ARE NOT FOOLS!<br /><iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lXf3KuNYX0Q?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br />JG: ADVICE ON UPCOMING ARTISTS<br />I will tell anyone who is trying to pursue a music career to never give up on his or her dreams. Never give up on your dreams until the dreams gives up on you. And as we all know when the dream gives up on you that is the end of it all but until then, just keep striving and working towards improving yourself. Never compromise the art. Stick with what you believe in. Study those who did it before you, analyze their good and bad and try to make the most of it. Like I have explained earlier on how I am seeing new artists doing a good job, they should not get satisfied with little accomplishments and achievements but push their creative minds to the limit and aim at being the best.<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsX-8k_0LpjbWWMC4nM3XWDE9ZW7Wtjq1vSvVRbSclC-Ou6lCOQ3Tr8j9ussElx6Wdn6ElEARafP4ivTkLZjyF1c_8vQtTnYlEub-Q2MJyAD209v03GlrDMagKx-2wIltNJaeWHnL08V4/s1600/WAKAZI+REFLECTIVE.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsX-8k_0LpjbWWMC4nM3XWDE9ZW7Wtjq1vSvVRbSclC-Ou6lCOQ3Tr8j9ussElx6Wdn6ElEARafP4ivTkLZjyF1c_8vQtTnYlEub-Q2MJyAD209v03GlrDMagKx-2wIltNJaeWHnL08V4/s400/WAKAZI+REFLECTIVE.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612654340511770898" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />Thank you for your time WAKAZI, all the best JG<br />sources by:missjestinageorge.blogspot.com</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-83660114494729841012011-05-30T16:06:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:17:36.627-07:00BC EXCLUSIVE: MANGE KIMAMBI’s TELL-IT-ALL INTERVIEW<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">BONGO CELEBRITY TALKS TO MANGE KIMAMBI!</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNirFEG7Owgu_0Vi2lUiWERiKuQUm0YqYT56YIpKnqcY_7BriBSbiWvpNJaHcDBO-k5Az61RmgFcyfqaa1B1OV48sfxvQQJ04n_fkTMdB_hryvnTelzoc5SynX33SIcTy8rY9EiVWVV8/s1600/Mange-Kimambi-0011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNirFEG7Owgu_0Vi2lUiWERiKuQUm0YqYT56YIpKnqcY_7BriBSbiWvpNJaHcDBO-k5Az61RmgFcyfqaa1B1OV48sfxvQQJ04n_fkTMdB_hryvnTelzoc5SynX33SIcTy8rY9EiVWVV8/s400/Mange-Kimambi-0011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612651237331882274" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />Kama wewe ni mfuatiliaji wa masuala ya watanzania mtandaoni,bila shaka utakubaliana nasi kwamba miongoni mwa mahali ambapo mengi hutokea na mengi huandikwa kama sio kujadiliwa basi mahali hapo ni katika blog inayokwenda kwa jina la U-turn.<br /><br />Ni blog ambayo ingawa haina umri mkubwa(ilianzishwa mwaka mmoja na nusu tu uliopita), tayari imefanikiwa kuwa chanzo muhimu cha habari,michapo,maoni,matukio bila kusahau udaku wa hapa na pale.Ni mafanikio ambayo sio ya kubeza.It is what it is!<br /><br />Mwendeshaji na mmiliki wa U-turn si mwingine bali Mange Kimambi ambaye miaka michache iliyopita ilikuwa ukisikia jina lake basi ilikuwa ni kupitia kurasa mbalimbali za magazeti hususani yale yanayoitwa “magazeti pendwa”. Leo hii mambo ni tofauti. Ni mama,mke,mwanafunzi na blogger mwenye idadi kubwa tu ya wasomaji na wafuatiliaji.<br /><br />Hivi karibuni tulipata nafasi ya kufanya naye mahojiano ya kina. Hii ni mara ya kwanza kwa Mange kufanya mahojiano ya kina na chombo chochote cha habari.<br /><br />Je,Mange ni nani hasa?Ametokea wapi mpaka kufikia alipo hivi sasa ambapo kila siku idadi ya wasomaji na wanaofuatilia maisha yake na anachokiandika inazidi kuongezeka? Ni matukio gani katika maisha yake ambayo kwa namna moja au nyingine yamechangia in making her who she is today?<br /><br />Nini siri ya mafanikio yake au ya blog yake?Unataka kujua ana maoni gani kuhusu mambo mbalimbali kama vile uongozi wa Rais Jakaya Kikwete?Ana ushauri gani kwa wasichana wadogo(teen girls)? Kwa majibu ya maswali hayo na mengine mengi,fuatana nasi katika mahojiano yafuatayo;<br /><br />BC: Mange,Karibu sana ndani ya BC.Mambo vipi?<br /><br />MANGE: Asante sana.Feels good to be here!<br /><br />BC:<br />Nimewahi kusoma mahali kwamba maisha yako ni kama vile kitabu kilicho wazi(an open book) ambapo kila anayetaka kusoma anayo nafasi ya kufanya hivyo.Lakini bila shaka utakubaliana nami kwamba wapo ambao hawajui lolote kuhusu historia ya maisha yako.Naomba tuanzie hapo…kwa kifupi tu ulizaliwa wapi,lini,ukasomea na kukulia wapi na mambo kama hayo.<br /><br />MANGE: Nilizaliwa Hindu Mandal,Hospital- Dar es Salaam.Cheti changu cha kuzaliwa kina mwaka tofauti na passport yangu.According to my passport, I was born in 1980 lakini tukifuata Birth Certificate kuna difference ya 4years.Hii imetokana na kuna wakati mama yangu alitaka kunitoa kwa baba yangu akidai kwamba nina miaka chini ya 7.So kutokana na sheria za Tanzania natakiwa kuishi na mama. Baba yangu naye akawa na documents zake zinazosema nimeshapita miaka 7 kwa hiyo natakiwa kuishi na baba.So mama alikuwa na cheti changu cha kuzaliwa chenye umri tofauti na baba naye na passport yangu yenye umri tofauti.GO FIGURE.<br /><br />Primary nilisoma Arusha School iliyoko Arusha- the best memories of my childhood came from my time there. Nilifanikiwa kufaulu mitihani ya darasa la 7 na nilichaguliwa kujiunga na Arusha Secondary.Baba yangu alifurahi sana na akanizawadia kwa kunipeleka kusoma Zimbambwe.So niliishi Harare miaka kadhaa kwa masomo yangu ya secondary.<br /><br />Baada ya hapo nilikwenda Marekani kuanza masomo yangu ya juu.Kwa bahati nzuri (siwezi kusema bahati mbaya) nilijifungua mtoto wa kike,Bhoke, nikiwa Marekani jambo ambalo lilinifanya nirudi nyumbani kujipanga upya.<br /><br />Then in 2004 nilijiunga na AVU-UDSM ambapo nilipata degree yangu ya Business Administration na sasa nipo Dubai nasoma Masters(MBA)<br /><br />Mostly nimekulia Dar-es-salaam.<br /><br />BC: Unakumbuka nini zaidi kuhusu maisha yako ya utotoni?Ulitaka kuwa nani,ulipenda michezo gani na tukio gani la utotoni ambalo hutokaa ulisahau?<br /><br /><br /><br />MANGE: Yaani sijui pa kuanzia. Maisha yangu ya utotoni hayakuwa mazuri sana.,Mimi nimelelewa na baba yangu pamoja na mama yangu wa kambo. Baba alinipenda mno kama roho yake yote.Ila mama yangu wa kambo alinitesa sana.Niliishi maisha machungu sana enzi za utoto wangu. Huyu mama aliolewa na baba yangu nadhani kabla hata sijafikisha miaka miwili.Imagine mwanamke ukabidhiwe mtoto wa miaka miwili huyo mtoto si atadhani wewe ni mama yake?Ila mama yangu wa kambo alikuwa na roho mbaya sana.Alikuwa akinipiga sana,kunitukana sana,hanivalishi vizuri kama anavyowavalisha wanae.Alichokuwa akichukia zaidi ni mapenzi baba yangu aliyokuwa nayo kwangu. Ilifika stage nilikuwa nalilia kusoma boarding school ili tu niwe mbali naye.<br /><br />Na kutokana na mateso niliyokuwa nayapata kwa mama yangu wa kambo, nilijikuta nimekuwa bully shuleni. Kwanza nilifukuzwa shule ya vidudu nikiwa na miaka 6 sababu ya kupiga watoto wa kihindi.Imagine miaka 6 nilifukuzwa shule!Primary nilisoma Arusha school, ambako huko ndo mpaka leo nina maadui sababu nilikuwa ni mwonevu sana.Nilikuwa napiga sana watoto wa wengine.Nilikuwa sisikii,nilikuwa mtoto mtukutu.<br /><br />Baadaye nilikuja kuelewa kuwa hii yote ilitokana na mateso niliyokuwa napewa na mama yangu wa kambo nyumbani na ndio maana na mimi nilikuwa nikifika shule nawafanya watoto wengine kama mimi navyofanywa nyumbani kwetu.<br /><br />Mama yangu wa kambo alikuwa ni mnyanyasaji sana wa wafanyakazi wa ndani. Nyumbani kwetu siku zote kulikuwa na vyakula vya aina mbili;chakula chetu cha familia na chakula cha wafanyakazi. Na wafanyakazi chakula chao ni ugali maharage au ugali na mchicha.Nyama wanakula mara moja kwa wiki,na wali pia wanakula mara moja kwa wiki.Ilikuwa inaniuma sana mpaka nikaanza tabia ya kupakua chakula kingiii ambacho siwezi kumaliza ili niwape angalau waonje.Yaani nilikuwa najiona na mimi nina hadhi kama ya wafanyakazi wetu kwa jinsi alivyokuwa akinichukia.Naamini angekuwa na uwezo hata mimi angekuwa akininyima chakula.<br /><br />Leo hii ninavyoishi mimi,chakula ninachokula mimi ndicho anachokula mfanyakazi wangu.Hata siku moja sijawahi kumwambia ale tofauti na ninavyokula mimi.<br /><br />Ila kwa upande mwingine yule mama kutokana na maisha magumu aliyonipa tangu nina miaka miwili mpaka nimekuwa mkubwa amenisaidia sana. Kutokana na yale mateso nilijifunza kuji-defend, nilijifunza kufight for myself na the biggest thing nilijifunza ni kwamba hata leo hii ningeolewa na mtoto mwenye mtoto asiye wa kwangu ningempenda huyo mtoto zaidi ya wa kwangu niliyemzaa.<br /><br />KWA KWELI MY CHILDHOOD WAS THE WORSE PARTY OF MY LIFE,huwa sipendi hata kufikiria wala kukumbuka.Yule mwanamke aliniumiza sana,ila alisahau kwamba watu huwa wanakuja kuwa watu wazima na huwa hawasahau especially kama hujawahi hata kuomba msamaha kwa ulichofanya.<br /><br />Kuhusu michezo;nilikuwa napenda michezo mingi sana. Nilipata bahati ya kwenda shule iliyokuwa inajali sana sports(Arusha School).Yani mimi ni nilikuwa kapteni wa michezo yote,swimming,kukimbia, na wakati na graduate nilipata tuzo ya sports girl of the year.<br /><br />Tukio la utotoni ninalolikumbuka mpaka leo ni hili; nilisomaga Bunge Primary School kwa muda wa mwaka mmoja. Basi kuna wakati sikwenda shule kwa muda wa wiki 2 nilikuwa naenda kucheza. Baba yangu akapata taarifa siendi shule.Basi kesho yake akaenda na mimi mpaka shule, asubuhi wakati wa assembly akanichapa mbele ya shule nzima,yani viboko vya ukweli.Ilikuwa noma sana.<br /><br />BC: Du,pole sana Mange. Kwa upande mwingine nilisikia kwamba wewe na mama yako wa kambo mnagombea mali za Marehemu Mzee Kimambi?Kuna ukweli katika hili?<br /><br />MANGE: Sio ukweli, hatukuwa tukigombea.Ni kwamba tu baba yangu hakuacha will.So youu can imagine mtafaruko uliotokea hapo. Mimi niliridhia yeye awe msimamizi wa mirathi nikiamini kuwa atanipa kilicho changu.Ila nikaona muda unaenda sikabidhiwi share yangu ndio nikarudi mahakamani.<br /><br />Anyways,mambo yanaenda vizuri tu sasa nimeshakabidhiwa mali kadhaa. Kabla ya mwisho wa mwaka tutakuwa tumeshamaliza makabidhiano.Shukrani nyingi zimwendee mwanasheria wangu Mama Tenga ambae alinipigania sana nipate share yangu na mpaka sasa bado ana fight on my behalf sababu mimi niko mbali<br /><br /><br /><br />Read more: BC EXCLUSIVE: MANGE KIMAMBI’s TELL-IT-ALL INTERVIEW - BongoCelebrity<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9DIOEO-4Yc6tBvUavmF_JOPwWVF04-NfxU3yZ1jU0mSzhXPdXnr4384Ydpxg7i1F93GX_vULszasXzxAMiUNJf42XME2PpJrQ0fKXN9iS6ij15YtMFtLL9Eib_pyDU91w4Fveipt-t0/s1600/Mange-Kimambi1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9DIOEO-4Yc6tBvUavmF_JOPwWVF04-NfxU3yZ1jU0mSzhXPdXnr4384Ydpxg7i1F93GX_vULszasXzxAMiUNJf42XME2PpJrQ0fKXN9iS6ij15YtMFtLL9Eib_pyDU91w4Fveipt-t0/s400/Mange-Kimambi1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612650862714085634" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mange and her daughter,Bhoke.<br /><br />BC: Nakumbuka Mzee kimambi alikuwa anamiliki Tiger Motel na lile jumba kubwa la kifahari Mbezi Beach,je bado unaishi pale unapokuwa Tanzania? Na ile hotel imeuzwa au la?<br /><br />MANGE: Mimi na familia yangu nzima tumeishi kwenye ile nyumba Mbezi Beach tangu mwaka 1989 tulivyohamia kutoka Temeke. Nikiwa Dar siishi pale na sijaishi pale zaidi ya mwaka mmoja sasa kutokana na kutoelewana na matatizo ya hapa na pale.Ila kisheria ile nyumba ina milikiwa na watu wanne wakiwa ni mimi,wadogo zangu wawili na step mother wangu na nina haki ya kuishi pale muda wowote nitakaojisikia.Hata watoto wangu wana haki ya kuishi pale. Same na Tiger Motel wote tumeshamegewa share zetu mahakamani sasa nasubiri tu kukabidhiwa mshiko wangu sababu shareholders waliobaki wanataka kuni buy out ila kama ikishindikana mimi nita wa buy out au hotel itapigwa mnada kila mtu apewe chake.Ni hayo tu.<br /><br />Naomba usiniulize swali lingine linalohusu mirathi ya baba yangu.It’s a very sensitive issue, especially ukizingatia kwamba huyo mama yangu wa kambo pia ndo mama wa kaka zangu wawili ambao nawapenda kupita kiasi.So tuachie hapa hii issue.<br /><br />BC: Kama binadamu huwa tunapewa ushauri au mawazo mbalimbali.Ni jukumu na maamuzi yetu kuyazingatia au kuachana nayo.Kwa upande wako unaweza kukumbuka ushauri gani ambao unadhani ulikuwa wa maana zaidi na ambao umeuzingatia mpaka leo katika kuendesha maisha yako.Nani alikupa ushauri huo?<br /><br />MANGE: Ushauri mzuri sana niliowahi kuupata katika maisha yangu ni kuhusu elimu.Baba yangu alikuwa mkali sana kwenye suala la shule.Siku zote alikuwa akiniambia bila shule sitokaa kuheshimwa. Pia Dr. Mwele Malecela amekuwa akinishauri kuhusu suala la shule mpaka leo hii. Na naweza kusema huu ushauri umenisaidia sana kwenye maisha yangu kwani nina uhakika chochote kikitokea kwenye maisha yangu elimu yangu itanistiri.<br /><br />Na baada ya baba yangu kufariki ghafla na kutuacha tukiwa hatujui tuanzie wapi, nilijifunza kwamba mwanamke hutakiwi kujiweka tu bila shughuli yoyote au elimu sababu umeolewa na mtu mwenye uwezo kwani huwezi kujua Mungu kapanga nini.Kwa hiyo ni lazima kujidhatiti na elimu.ELIMU ITAKUSTIRI.<br /><br />BC: Ni kitu gani kilichokushawishi kuanzisha blog ya U-Turn na kwanini jina U-Turn?Malengo yako ya awali yalikuwa ni yapi? Bado malengo ni yale yale au yamebadilika kidogo?<br /><br />MANGE: Ukweli ni kwamba kitu kikubwa kilichonifanya nianzishe U-TURN ni baada ya kuona nanyanyasika sana kwenye magazeti ya udaku na blog za watu wengine.Yani magazeti ya udaku –ya Eric Shigongo yalikuwa yanaandika mambo mengi sana ya uongo juu yangu na nilikuwa sina pa kwenda kuelezea upande wangu.Au sometimes nilikuwa nafungua blog ya mtu nakuta comments kuhusu mimi halafu nakuwa sina jinsi ya kujitetea.Kusema ukweli this was the biggest motivation, I JUST WANTED TO BE HEARD.<br /><br />At first lengo la u-turn lilikuwa ni ku-entertain watu,watu wenyewe wakiwa ni the younger generation 18-40yrs old,na mpaka leo lengo bado ni hilo hilo.<br /><br />Jina U-TURN nilichagua kutokana na neno lenyewe u-turn.I believe in second chances in life; kwamba unapoona unaelekea kusiko and you wish to make a u-turn uanze upya you can always do so.<br /><br />BC: Umekuwa blogger kwa muda sasa.Unaweza kusema blogging imebadilisha maisha yako kwa njia moja au nyingine?Kivipi?<br /><br />MANGE: Mpaka sasa nimekuwa nikiblog kwa muda wa mwaka mmoja na mienzi 6 hivi.Yaani blogging imebadilisha maisha yangu.Before blogging wengi walikuwa wananijua coz of magazeti ya udaku na blog zingine.Ila baada ya mimi mwenyewe kuanza kublog,sidhani kama kuna mtu hanijui…lol….which in a way is great coz message zangu zinakuwa zinawafikia watu wengi sana.<br /><br />Kwa upande mwingine ni mbaya kwa sababu sasa kuna wasichana wengi wadogo wanapenda kufanya vitu navyofanya,au kuvaa ninavyovaa na mambo kama hayo.In short wanani-admire so hiyo no pressure kubwa kwangu sababu inanibidi niwa influence positively.<br /><br />BC: Je,kuna siku iliwahi kutokea ukatamani kuachana na blogging?Kama ndio,ilikuwaje?<br /><br />MANGE: Yes, kuna wakati mwaka jana nilitaka kuacha kublog kutokana na ambitions zangu nilizonazo for the future.Washauri wangu wakaniambia kama kweli nataka hicho kitu niachane na kublog huku wengine wakiniambia nisiachane na u-turn coz naweza kuihitaji huko mbele.<br /><br />Pia mwaka jana mwishoni nilitaka kuacha sababu ya shule na kuwa na mtoto mchanga. Na nilishaacha ila wasomaji wangu walinisihi sana nisiache wakidai washakuwa addicted to u-turn.My readers are amazing….<br /><br />BC: Blog yako imekuwa ikitupiwa lawama mbalimbali.Lawama kubwa ni kwamba imekuwa ikitumika kama sehemu ya watu kutukanana,kusengenyana na mambo kama hayo.Nini msimamo wako kama mwendeshaji na mmiliki rasmi wa U-Turn.<br /><br />MANGE: Unajua mimi ni mtu niliye wazi sana. Kama wewe ni mfuatiliaji mzuri wa uturn utaona kwamba mie huwa naachia comments za watu hata wanapokuwa wananinanga mimi mweneywe.That’s because I believe in freedom of speech.Ila ni kweli naona inabidi nichuje kidogo posts za uturn na comments ambazo zinasengenya watu sababu nia yangu sio kumfedhehesha yeyote.<br /><br />Read more: BC EXCLUSIVE: MANGE KIMAMBI’s TELL-IT-ALL INTERVIEW - BongoCelebrity<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOg5EMwFh45V5gBtNSAhWFIxyHH-Jj0mgo4geWQ3OYNgx6zZjCajY2Mm_A5qJj9meMzaHfepn4mThyphenhyphenefxzIpRxc3hMVEWisop8irUuej98SoQThma2MqczsEPmcJHKgHdfT950Ek3M_w/s1600/Mange-Kimambi-5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOg5EMwFh45V5gBtNSAhWFIxyHH-Jj0mgo4geWQ3OYNgx6zZjCajY2Mm_A5qJj9meMzaHfepn4mThyphenhyphenefxzIpRxc3hMVEWisop8irUuej98SoQThma2MqczsEPmcJHKgHdfT950Ek3M_w/s400/Mange-Kimambi-5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612650524079505410" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mange with one of her best friend,Mwamvita Makamba<br /><br />BC: Kuna maneno kwamba wewe huelewani na bloggers wenzako hususani wa kike. Kuna ukweli wowote katika hilo? Kama sio unadhani nini kinachangia kuenea kwa tuhuma kama hizo?<br /><br />MANGE: Ha ha ha, unajua mimi ni mtu tofauti sana.Mimi ni mtu ambaye ni rahisi sana mtu kumpenda na pia ni rahisi sana mtu kunichukia tena bila sababu.Kuna wengi hawanipendi halafu hawajawahi hata kuniona,meaning hawanijui,nina damu ya kunguni tu.lol<br /><br />Kuhusu hao bloggers wa kike,I guess unayemuongelea ni TK.TK kaokoka these days.So her being the God fearing person that she is, she got in touch with me na kwa muda wetu,privately bila kumuhusisha yeyote tumeyamaliza matatizo yetu recently.<br /><br />Blogger yeyote mwingine wa kike mwenye matatizo na mimi ni wivu tu unamsumbua.Si unajua wanawake jinsi hatupendani na kuoneana wivu bila mpango.Most bloggers wamekuwa around kabla yangu,halafu mie nikaanza tu ghafla nikawafunika basi ndo imekuwa issue.Manake ukiwauliza Mange kakufanya nini sidhani kama utapewa jibu la msingi.<br /><br />BC: Blog yako inatembelewa na watu wangapi kwa siku na unatumia muda kiasi gani kwa siku katika kuandika,publishing,kukagua maoni na vitu kama hivyo?<br /><br />MANGE: Siku za weekdays, kwa siku U-turn in hits kati ya 5000-8000.<br /><br />Siku za weekends hits ni kati ya 2000-4000. Yani wasomani wangu wanapenda sana kutuma comments.Natumia muda mrefu mno kusoma comments ili nijue zipi niachie,sometimes nachoka kuzisoma na bahati mbaya nakuwa naachia comments zisizofaa.Kwa siku natumia kama 3hrs hivi kutafuta materials za kupost.<br /><br />BC: Bila shaka umewahi kuzisikia hizi shutuma kwani nakumbuka umewahi kuziongelea; kwamba blog yako au maisha yako una=promote kwamba kuolewa na mzungu ndio njia mbadala au ya kisasa kwa wasichana wa kitanzania endapo wanahitaji kuwa na maisha mazuri.Unajisikiaje unaposikia tuhuma kama hizo?<br /><br />MANGE: Yani hii issue inaniumiza sana.Sijui hata imetokea wapi.Hivi watu wamesahau nina mtoto wa kike anayeitwa Bhoke na baba yake ni Mtanzania?Sasa leo kwanini niseme kuolewa na mzungu ndio the only way?Labda wanahisi kama ningeolewa na mweusi nisingeweka maisha yangu hadharani.Ukweli ni kwamba I’m such a free spirit na chochote nachofanya sasa hivi ningefanya hata kama ningeolewa na mbongo mwenzangu.<br /><br />Halafu nani kasema kuolewa na mzungu ndio kuwa na maisha mazuri? Mbona nawajua watu wengi sana walioolewa na wazungu na wamefulia tu? Na kuna wengi nawajua wameolewa na weusi na wako juu ile mbaya? Na pia kuna wanawake nawajua hata kuolewa hawajaolewa na maisha yao ni babkubwa.Na wengine wako divorced na maisha yao ndio yamezidi kushamiri.<br /><br />Kuolewa na mzungu wala mweusi si chochote.Mwanamke wa maana ni yule ambaye siku yoyote anaweza kuishi bila mwanaume na maisha yake yakawa babkubwa.<br /><br />Read more: BC EXCLUSIVE: MANGE KIMAMBI’s TELL-IT-ALL INTERVIEW - BongoCelebrity<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c1lu9_bo9OI/TeQjlOOI5hI/AAAAAAAADZs/Rr6dlTgAzJc/s1600/Mange-Kimambi2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c1lu9_bo9OI/TeQjlOOI5hI/AAAAAAAADZs/Rr6dlTgAzJc/s400/Mange-Kimambi2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612650157990012434" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mange,her husband and son,Kenzo.<br /><br />BC: Pamoja na ku-blog,wewe ni mfuatiliaji wa masuala mbalimbali ya siasa za Tanzania.Bila kuficha umekuwa ukiunga mkono Chama Cha Mapinduzi(CCM).Ni mambo gani ya kiutendaji na kiutawala ambayo yanakuvutia zaidi katika CCM ambayo huyaoni katika vyama vingine? Unauzungumziaje uongozi wa Rais Jakaya Kikwete?<br /><br />MANGE: Mimi ni mtoto wa CCM.CCM ni kila kitu kwangu.Bila CCM labda nisingekuwa hapa nilipo.Baba yangu alikuwa supporter mkubwa wa CCM.So toka utotoni nimelelewa nikiona wazazi wangu wakikipenda Chama Cha Mapinduzi.Of course na mimi hakuna kingine ninachokijua zaidi ya CCM.<br /><br />Mambo ya kiutendaji yanayonivutia ni kuhusu suala zima la udini.Hivi umenotice kwamba CCM has an unwritten law kwamba lazima marais wanakuwa wanapokezana kutokana na dini? This time Rais akiwa Mkristo basi atakayefuata atakuwa Muislam.That way watanzania wanakuwa united.Pia angalia bara la Africa ni nchi ngapi Africa zinaweza kujivunia amani kama Tanzania? CCM ni chama chenye nguvu,chama cha haki,chama cha wananchi.<br /><br />Nilipata bahati ya kumfahamu vizuri Rais Jakaya toka nina umri mdogo sana.I have watched him climb the political ladder toka enzi hizo. Ukweli ni kwamba JK ni Rais mwenye charisma na ndio maana watanzania wengi walimpenda sana na waliweka imani zao nyingi kwake wakati anaingia Ikulu.<br /><br />Ila sijui nini kilitokea hapo kati kati akajikuta kazungukwa na mafisadi, na ameweka rekodi ya Mgombea wa CCM aliyeshinda kwa kura ndogo sana.Hii yote inatokana na kwamba watanzania wengi walipoteza imani nae kutokana na zile tuhumu za ufisadi zilizotokea ndani ya baraza lake la mawaziri hapo kati kati.Ila kwa hiki kipindi chake cha pili kwa kweli kajitahidi sana na baraza lake la mawaziri.Tumeona new faces ,na old faces zilizorudi ni watu wanaopiga kazi kweli kweki kama Magufuli,Mwakyembe,Nyalandu etc.<br /><br />Unajua Tanzania ni nchi yenye potential sana.At the moment kuna matatizo kidogo ya utendaji kwenye uongozi mzima wa nchi na watu wenye uchu wa madaraka kama CHADEMA wanatumia matatizo tuliyonayo sasa hivi kuwadanganya wananchi kwamba CHADEMA ndio suluhisho.<br /><br />Watanzania nina hili la kuwaambia siku mtakayo wakabidhi CHADEMA nchi yetu,labda mtakuwa na umeme kwenye majumba yenu,ila pia tutakuwa tunalala tukisikia sauti za mitutu ya bunduki next door.<br /><br />Kwanini wewe kama mtanzania unayelalamika kuwa CCM hawaiongozi nchi vizuri kwanini wewe usiende kugombea ubunge huko CCM,au nyadhifa yoyote serikalini ili ubadilishe mambo? Mbona kuna vijana wengi mwaka jana wamegombea na wameingia mjengoni,kama January Makamba. Kuliko kukaa na kulaumu jiulize na wewe unaifanyia nini nchi yako,CHADEMA,NCCR MAGEUZI,CUF na upinzani mwingine wowote sio solution.Solution ni sisi wenyewe na sio kukabidhi nchi yetu watu wasio na experience, au chama kichanga kilichojaa wauza sura. BE WARNED MTANZANIA.<br /><br />BC: Sasa tuongelee kidogo kuhusiana na masuala ya urembo na fashion kwani ni wazi kwamba mambo hayo unayapa kipaumbele.Ni designer gani unayempenda zaidi au ambaye unavaa vitu vyake zaidi?<br /><br />MANGE: Mie sivai designer kaka yangu.Natengeneza college fund za watoto ,retirement funds na nyumba.<br /><br />Mie navaa nguo kutoka duka lolote lenye hadhi ya kati kati kama vile Zara,Jane Norman,River Island,Bebe,Oasis,Top Shop, H&M, Forever 21,KIKIS FASHION etc.<br /><br />The only thing lazima nivae disigner ni sunglasses tu.Ila tukiongelea designer anayenivutia kwa nyumbani ni Ally Rhemtullah na Mustafa Hassanali.Kwa mamtoni ni Oscar de la Renta.<br /><br /><br /><br />Read more: BC EXCLUSIVE: MANGE KIMAMBI’s TELL-IT-ALL INTERVIEW - BongoCelebrity<br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OkC7YowrCAs/TeQjQN6CP0I/AAAAAAAADZk/K9OhqD2XpjI/s1600/Mange-Kimambi-6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OkC7YowrCAs/TeQjQN6CP0I/AAAAAAAADZk/K9OhqD2XpjI/s400/Mange-Kimambi-6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612649797128437570" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mange(right) with some of her best friends<br /><br />BC: Ni vitu gani vya urembo ambavyo ni never miss katika pochi yako unapotoka?<br /><br />MANGE: My Mac face powder,Clarin lip gloss,hair brush,Driving licence ,cash & MY BLACKBERRY.<br /><br />BC: Wewe ni mke,mama,mwanafunzi(pursuing MBA),blogger,shangazi,Ndugu nk.Unawezaje kuoanisha au ku-balance mambo yote haya kwa mpigo?<br /><br />MANGE: Yani ni ngumu sana.Sababu nawapenda wote walio kwenye maisha yangu na pia napenda kusoma na kuwa na elimu.So nimetafuta jinsi ya kujigawa .Hubby akiwa busy na drawings zake na mie nablog.Mchana akiwa kazini nakuwa busy kusoma au kwenda class na kucheza na mwanangu,Kenzo.<br /><br />Also natafuta muda wa kuchat na ndugu,jamaa na marafiki kwenye blackberry yangu.I’m addicted to my phone.Weekends siblog kabisa.Weekend ni muda wa kuspend time na mume wangu na mtoto wangu na sometimes going out with friends.<br /><br /><br /><br />Read more: BC EXCLUSIVE: MANGE KIMAMBI’s TELL-IT-ALL INTERVIEW - BongoCelebrity<br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sAz6ztj5EVE/TeQi9hw8yBI/AAAAAAAADZc/ujZ_wwnwBOM/s1600/Mange-Kimambi-4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sAz6ztj5EVE/TeQi9hw8yBI/AAAAAAAADZc/ujZ_wwnwBOM/s400/Mange-Kimambi-4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612649476041525266" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mange’s husband with their son,Kenzo.<br /><br />BC: Nikikupa nafasi ya kuwapa ushauri wasichana wadogo(teen girls),ungependa kuwapa ushauri gani?<br /><br />MANGE: Ningependa kuwashauri kwamba ELIMU ni ufunguo wa maisha.Pia ningependa kuwaambia kwamba, wawe wajasiri wa kuongea wanachotaka kuongea bila woga.Na wawe wakijiamini na kujipenda wenyewe.Wasisikilize yoyote anayewaambia hawawezi kufika mbali au kufanya hiki au kile.In life there will always be people to discourage you.Just be strong.<br /><br />BC:<br />Nini mipango yako kimaisha,kiutendaji na uwajibikaji katika miaka 5 ijayo?Will the U-Turn phenomena remain alive?<br /><br />MANGE:<br />Yani nina ndoto nyingi sana.Muda mwingine silali usiku nawaza vitu navyotaka kufanya na maisha yangu.Nashukuru Mungu nimepata mume ambae hanibani na anayenishawishi kufuata dreams zangu.<br /><br />Kuna kitu kikubwa sana napanga kufanya 2015.Nikiwa tayari nitakiweka wazi kwa mdomo wangu mwenyewe.Ndani ya miaka 5 ijayo nataka kutumia umaarufu nilioupata kupitia U-turn kuwasaidia wanaohitaji msaada wangu.Nataka kuonyesha watu kuwa kuna side nyingine ya Mange kimambi ambayo ni kuwa humble and caring.<br /><br />Nategemea kuitumia MBA yangu kupata misaada ya kuwasaidia wanaohitaji msaada.In short I want to give back to the county that has given me so much.<br /><br />U-TURN ipo kwa sasa, inaweza ikawepo ndani ya miaka mi5 ijayo au labda kuna siku tutaamka asubuhi na kukuta haipo hewani.Lets enjoy it while it lasts.lol…<br /><br />BC:<br />Asante sana Mange kwa muda wako.Kila la kheri katika kazi zako.<br /><br />MANGE: Asanteni pia na endeleeni na kazi nzuri mnayofanya.<br /><br />Read more: BC EXCLUSIVE: MANGE KIMAMBI’s TELL-IT-ALL INTERVIEW - BongoCelebrity<br />sources by: www.bongocelebrity.com</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-37156784342061252712011-05-30T15:44:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:17:59.758-07:00PETER ALLEN KIGONYA TALKS TO SPORAH NJAU!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">SPORAH OF THE SPORAH SHOW ON AFRICAN WOMEN'S WEEK!<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NreR2d8P2R4/TeQhIo7jNXI/AAAAAAAADZU/_kTY_nGqSVs/s1600/20100826_100_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 365px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NreR2d8P2R4/TeQhIo7jNXI/AAAAAAAADZU/_kTY_nGqSVs/s400/20100826_100_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612647467920340338" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">You might have seen some of the video clips of their shows on YouTube… some Africans debating on all sorts of issues from cheating men to teens having sex. At times you will see them interviewing some African musicians while they are in London, or some East African young ladies contesting for Miss East Africa UK as they are hosted with the pageant’s founder, Pauline Long.<br /><br />MR & MISS EAST AFRICA UK!<br /><iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sLjpDAMweYI?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>It’s the Sporah Show based in London. Its leading lady took time out of her hectic schedule to speak to us for African Women’s Week 2010.<br /><br />Peter: Welcome to the UGPulse.com Sporah… How does it feel about being on the other end of an interview?<br /><br />Sporah:Its pretty cool, but always feel like reversing the questions to the interviewer.<br /><br />Peter: You wish…(laughs) Where does the name Sporah come from?<br /><br />Sporah: Its my name. I was named after my nanny who was called Sporran. Its a Christian name coming from the Bible- from Old Testament EXODUS 2:21.<br /><br />Peter: Surely you were not named by your nanny… So perhaps tell us your true full names.<br /><br />Sporah: Sporah is my true name, I meant that I was given this name after my nanny Sporah… my full names are Irene Sporah Njau.<br /><br />Peter: The last name is Njau. Where are you from?<br /><br />Sporah: Yes my last name is Njau. Njau is originated from Kenya - Kikuyu and Tanzania - Chagga, I immigrated to the UK in 2003.<br /><br />Peter: Well… we are extremely excited to finally have you here at last. Its been a pleasure to watch your show grow. You are sort of like UGPulse on television. For those of us who may not know what I am talking about… tell us about the Sporah show… it’s goals… it’s achievements and future… How big is your viewership right now and what is your target audience?<br /><br />Sporah: The Sporah Show is a TV talk show aimed at the young generation. The show provides an excellent opportunity for young people to get together and speak out on different issues concerning life in general and showcase social activities involving them. The show discusses issues that affect the Black African community residing in UK and Europe and Africa as a whole.<br /><br />Our viewership… The Sporah Show is shown weekly on SKY 184 every Monday at 9:30pm for one hour in Europe and one hour in East Africa. This we feel is essential as a programme. Statistically, we have over 250,000 weekly viewers from Europe of which the majority are of the Black ethnic minority community or background. And in East Africa, statistically, we have over 2 million weekly viewers on Fridays and Saturdays. We have a slot on Star TV in Tanzania aired every Friday at 18:00hrs and Saturdays at 13:00hrs. Star TV shows in over five countries in East Africa<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lO8VIgbTNsE/TeQgVk-f7RI/AAAAAAAADZM/6rENvuhUZ9I/s1600/20100826_100_6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lO8VIgbTNsE/TeQgVk-f7RI/AAAAAAAADZM/6rENvuhUZ9I/s400/20100826_100_6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612646590685637906" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br />Peter: When did the show begin? What was that first identifiable seed to the show?<br /><br />Sporah: The Sporah Show started in July 2007 with the aim of informing, educating and entertaining, and has been operating since July 2007 in the UK and Europe. We branched out into East Africa in 2010.<br /><br />What was that first identifiable seed to the show? Hmmmnn… Coming to Europe from a “Third” World country with my African background and seeing young women at a very young age with no parental guidance and allowing the societal norms to influence them against their culture and values made me realise that so many young women from black ethnic minority (BEM) grew up with low self esteems. This and other things made me think of doing something that can bring change and I thought this can only be achieved through media.<br /><br />Peter: What other jobs did you try out at before you became fully involved in the Sporah Show?<br /><br />Sporah: You’re right. The Sporah Show is my full time work. The other jobs I tried included care work, working with older people. This was one of those job that taught me to value life and appreciate everyday as it comes. Beautiful experience! Another job was TV presenting on a program called Deano On Ben. Another wonderful experience! Then I started selling women’s products on line, including hair extensions, traditional outfits and more. Finally I launched my new babe "The Sporah TV Show"<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3OdlIeJkTtERrrnQ1veKkiDOXANxhjGZEG6zC3Ke2quivxUTIKrA21wvQwKREHocVnQdF2anIx2T8EJ87dVFrWnwbTbhxZX3Lkw_z50X_72tpWeWGMRNfvAyh315ZfyByr6derxsj30/s1600/20100826_100_5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3OdlIeJkTtERrrnQ1veKkiDOXANxhjGZEG6zC3Ke2quivxUTIKrA21wvQwKREHocVnQdF2anIx2T8EJ87dVFrWnwbTbhxZX3Lkw_z50X_72tpWeWGMRNfvAyh315ZfyByr6derxsj30/s400/20100826_100_5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612646111667541330" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br />Peter: What were your first hurdles in realizing such an ambitious show?<br />Sporah: After watching different TV talk shows, I realized how powerful TV was, and how it could influence or change people's lives… especially the young generation. So I thought… Yeah!! Something is missing in my society and somebody has to fix things… So I came with an idea of a Talk Show… It was not easy, but very possible. Thank God we are pioneers of African Talk Show in Europe.<br /><br />What were some of the challenges?… I faced a lot of challenges, and am still facing them but I always try to face them. Some of the few that I can remember… First, I was a young black African woman from East Africa!! Trying to do a TV Show!!! It was very… very very hard to convince people.<br /><br />Second… I had a Language barrier problem. This wasn't easy at all.<br /><br />And lastly… but not least, was that I was starting a TV show while in University. This too was very hard. It was like trying to pursue two degrees at one. But once I finished my degree course I felt like I was on the right track.<br /><br />Peter: How much support do you get from the Diaspora community? Do you feel that they can do more to support your show? And which country’s nationals support your show most and why?<br /><br />Sporah: I think I am getting good support from Diaspora community, though I think they can do more to support the show. Honestly I have fans almost every African country, but I think now the numbers of East Africans is increasing tremendously because the show is aired in some of East African countries.<br /><br />Peter: What was your most interesting interview to date?<br /><br />Sporah: I must say, that is when we did the show about ONE NIGHT STANDs! It was hard to believe that there are women who prefer one night stands. It was very interesting- I must say this.<br />ONE NIGHT STAND!<br /><iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fnuc0jDzqyY?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br />Peter: And which one got the most viewers?<br />Sporah: Well the answer to this question can be easy and hard at the same time… as there are some very essential qualities which almost every woman demands in a man.<br /><br />I’ll give you my Top 6 on the list then I can deal with the rest, as I believe it’s not easy to find a man with all the packages that I need. Otherwise...<br /><br />The most important to me is a sense of humor- This is the most common yet most essential demand that I want a man to have. I like to stay around a man who knows how to make me laugh and keep me amused. I believe no female likes very intense or boring males.<br />Purpose in life.. To be honest, I like men who know what they want in life and have a strong path which they are following. We women always look for a man who has a vision and a strong desire to get somewhere in life.<br />Honesty and decency… I like straight forward Men.. I believe women don't like being cheated on or lied to any more... So if you're a chew 'em up and spit 'em out type man, your life will be a string of one-night stands followed by a bitter spinsterhood. So… Its time for a change same as women… Lets us be honest and decent so that we will have a happy and health relationship.<br />Mmhh.. A gentleman.. of course!!! I mean this is for all of us…Let me give a tip to my brothers out there… Women want a man who knows how to treat a lady well. I believe Women would not respect a man unless you know how to respect them. Therefore women prefer men who know how to pull chairs and open doors for them when needed. Yes… I like that.<br />The next will be. I like a man who knows how to carry himself well.<br />Last but very essential is… he has to be Romantic. This is one ingredient all women desperately want from their men.<br />Peter: Pointers from a very beautiful single lady… You know you are very beautiful… Given the fact that you feature many African pageants on the show… Where you ever involved directly in the Beauty industry? What do you think is the main issue holding back Africans in the Beauty industry that perhaps you feel the Sporah show helps bring to light when you do feature these contestants?<br /><br />Sporah: Thank you very much for the compliment… I have never been a contestant for any beauty pageant but its something that I like and I believe its another way of promoting your county, cultures all all that comes with these pageants.<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjExHBK0pf0vsiRjoyZ6wnVCf85Lk6_b2ZjXHcxzF5hMjZkRBDAcH9hHnkeBnjGANqOmHQ-hWNLzNn0fe_BVsxh7PkAW_D-G2iQvI4vz4OyuO7LdMAubCcagw_Vbhgz6LVJtNPDorLdj8/s1600/20100826_100_2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjExHBK0pf0vsiRjoyZ6wnVCf85Lk6_b2ZjXHcxzF5hMjZkRBDAcH9hHnkeBnjGANqOmHQ-hWNLzNn0fe_BVsxh7PkAW_D-G2iQvI4vz4OyuO7LdMAubCcagw_Vbhgz6LVJtNPDorLdj8/s400/20100826_100_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612644692385086514" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br />Sporah: Well the answer to this question can be easy and hard at the same time… as there are some very essential qualities which almost every woman demands in a man.<br /><br />I’ll give you my Top 6 on the list then I can deal with the rest, as I believe it’s not easy to find a man with all the packages that I need. Otherwise...<br /><br />The most important to me is a sense of humor- This is the most common yet most essential demand that I want a man to have. I like to stay around a man who knows how to make me laugh and keep me amused. I believe no female likes very intense or boring males.<br />Purpose in life.. To be honest, I like men who know what they want in life and have a strong path which they are following. We women always look for a man who has a vision and a strong desire to get somewhere in life.<br />Honesty and decency… I like straight forward Men.. I believe women don't like being cheated on or lied to any more... So if you're a chew 'em up and spit 'em out type man, your life will be a string of one-night stands followed by a bitter spinsterhood. So… Its time for a change same as women… Lets us be honest and decent so that we will have a happy and health relationship.<br />Mmhh.. A gentleman.. of course!!! I mean this is for all of us…Let me give a tip to my brothers out there… Women want a man who knows how to treat a lady well. I believe Women would not respect a man unless you know how to respect them. Therefore women prefer men who know how to pull chairs and open doors for them when needed. Yes… I like that.<br />The next will be. I like a man who knows how to carry himself well.<br />Last but very essential is… he has to be Romantic. This is one ingredient all women desperately want from their men.<br />Peter: Pointers from a very beautiful single lady… You know you are very beautiful… Given the fact that you feature many African pageants on the show… Where you ever involved directly in the Beauty industry? What do you think is the main issue holding back Africans in the Beauty industry that perhaps you feel the Sporah show helps bring to light when you do feature these contestants?<br /><br />Sporah: Thank you very much for the compliment… I have never been a contestant for any beauty pageant but its something that I like and I believe its another way of promoting your county, cultures all all that comes with these pageants.<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpB3cOa3on8a2Jx5mnv5woE2xgmVGIW9fTneFCXR-pqeDHU30odnuBAm7mnJabbbzwArkRhINXZp9_bzVvkss_9POCaW_GMv7BT5JUmJWbZuYlKxe1MaU7JYK4znPz0wG2KL-qLZ2u28/s1600/20100826_100_3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpB3cOa3on8a2Jx5mnv5woE2xgmVGIW9fTneFCXR-pqeDHU30odnuBAm7mnJabbbzwArkRhINXZp9_bzVvkss_9POCaW_GMv7BT5JUmJWbZuYlKxe1MaU7JYK4znPz0wG2KL-qLZ2u28/s400/20100826_100_3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612644284921112770" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br />I think what is missing from beauty industry is good preparation. We have beautiful girls… very intelligent but I guess there is not enough preparation. I also believe the world we are living nowadays is not only about beauty! Not anymore... So I think also the organizers need to make sure this girls are not just beautiful but intelligent, "Brain & Beauty” or “Beauty with Purpose"… and not just beautiful.<br /><br />Peter: What do you do when you are not at the show… what are your favorite pass times?<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQxNK_AjckjavBcunp7yYVoLkKMj1EOH3O0YFhRFqleeRmHAsvHbujI0T4eEEduGSmlWwsX4K-rkZOpyxKjH_tb9oiNUyC_CywiGXAwYxu5DyUj3EdCo9ZJ6XxH2LcyUjNOo9mIsgt6U/s1600/20100826_100_4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQxNK_AjckjavBcunp7yYVoLkKMj1EOH3O0YFhRFqleeRmHAsvHbujI0T4eEEduGSmlWwsX4K-rkZOpyxKjH_tb9oiNUyC_CywiGXAwYxu5DyUj3EdCo9ZJ6XxH2LcyUjNOo9mIsgt6U/s400/20100826_100_4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612643812810445362" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />Sporah: I know this may sound funny but the truth is… I really don't have a pass time at all… I thought that when I finish University things will be better but its actually worse, because now we produce the Show for both Europe and Africa. So if am not on set recording, I will be in the office doing editing and all that is needed to finish up the show.<br /><br />Peter: Lot of hard work… Has your show won any awards yet?<br /><br />Sporah: Yes… we got one in 2010 for the contribution on the African Community.<br /><br />Also The Sporah Show was nominated in 2009 on BEFFTA Award for the Best TV Show, and The Best TV Presenter. Unfortunately we did not grab the award, but this made me to work harder so that I can get it this year. We will see how it goes this year.<br /><br />Peter: How come you have not asked us for an interview?(laughs) You could always interview our man Nick Nola you know… He is our Face on UGPulse.<br /><br />Sporah: Ha, ha, ha… As I mentioned earlier… I don't look for guests on the show. Normally people call us. So I’ll suggest Nick Nola to give us a call and of course it will be good to have him on The Sporah Show.<br /><br />Peter: Sporah… its been a pleasure talking to you.<br /><br />Sporah: Thanks so much for having me on UGPulse.<br /><br />http://www.sporahshow.com<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sporah-Show/252408203811<br />sources by: www.ugpulse.com</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-92195815827717620272011-05-30T15:32:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:18:18.308-07:00OPRAH WINFREY AND OUR FIRST LADY!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">OPRAH TALKS TO MICHELLE OBAMA.<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYidR16oE09cPboAxRrlWnQKdmnrG3zdJl6gwDscSOD1-lyWVBZhsV-in6zGF0pf3nHcoSOLpxCNEEEe744guIYiZJDbZd4ejA2bdj1ypxt95t0m1u5g5Le_e22Sr-0rpcFMQGXN4pxw/s1600/oprah.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYidR16oE09cPboAxRrlWnQKdmnrG3zdJl6gwDscSOD1-lyWVBZhsV-in6zGF0pf3nHcoSOLpxCNEEEe744guIYiZJDbZd4ejA2bdj1ypxt95t0m1u5g5Le_e22Sr-0rpcFMQGXN4pxw/s400/oprah.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612641092114524194" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />Our new First Lady on the surprises of life in the White House ("If you want pie, there's pie! If something breaks, it's fixed. In an hour")...the rules she's laid down for Malia and Sasha ("I want the kids to be treated like children, not little princesses")...and how she hopes to use "one of the best jobs in the world" to help women transform their lives.<br /><br />On the second floor of the White House, the Yellow Oval Room—part of the First Family's private residence—offers a stunning view of the nation's capital. The Washington Monument stretches into the heavens. The Lincoln Memorial sits above the glassy water of the Reflecting Pool. In the distance, you can see the U.S. Capitol, where the world's attention was focused on January 20 as millions gathered to witness an event many had thought would never happen. This room is where I interviewed First Lady Michelle Obama in February, and as I gazed out the windows and took in the view, I was struck by the immense legacy she and her family have inherited. I felt the weight of history, and I understood what she means when she says, as she often does, "This is not about us."<br /><br />Yet for all the majesty of the White House, the First Lady has already infused it with a palpable ease; her presence makes the place feel open and approachable. When we sit down to talk, she seems as relaxed as she did when I first interviewed her and her husband in their Chicago apartment in 2004. "This room has the best light in the house," she tells me as we settle in, shoes off, on a comfortable sofa. "And there's pie here, too. The pie in the White House is dangerously good."<br /><br />The Obamas packed up their belongings in Chicago and headed for Washington in early January so 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha could get started at their new school. A few weeks later, Michelle and her mother, Marian Robinson, began settling the family into their new home. When I returned to Chicago after the inauguration, I spent the weekend thinking, "I wonder what the Obamas are doing now?" Later, when I was looking for some cough syrup in my medicine cabinet, I suddenly thought, "Michelle never has to go out to buy cough syrup again!" For the First Lady and her family, it's a whole new reality. As we talk, she tells me how they're adjusting—and what she's planning to do in her awesome new role.<br />— Oprah<br /><br />Oprah: I had heart palpitations coming through the White House gate, recognizing that this really is now your home. It's the White House, and it's your home.<br /><br />Michelle Obama: And it's a beautiful home. When you go out and come back, especially at night, with all the white lights on—it's just beautiful. We feel privileged, and we feel a responsibility to make it feel like the people's house. We have the good fortune of being able to sleep here, but this house belongs to America.<br /><br />Oprah: Your saying that makes me feel different than I've ever felt about the White House. When you say that, I actually do now, for the first time, think, "Yeah, it is the people's house." How did you come to understand that so clearly?<br /><br />Michelle Obama: Well, I had some time to think about it, because we ran for so long...<br /><br />Oprah: The longest run anybody's ever seen.<br /><br />Michelle Obama: Right. And at some point, you start thinking about what living here would really mean. I've taken Barack's mantra: This isn't about us. There's so much history here that no one family can claim this space as their own.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875814240290547696.post-91710617409104208862011-05-30T13:33:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:18:37.000-07:00ALBINO MODEL!<iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cdrppGkivYI?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com