By Sukuoluhle Ndlovu
Masvingo – Reigning Mr Zimbabwe, Tapiwanashe Mutsimba has shared a few grooming etiquette and health tips.
Mutsimba is currently studying at Midlands State University where he is majoring in Development Studies. He was named as the most influential model in the country due to his contribution in the industry and philanthropic work.
Our Bustop TV correspondent, Sukuoluhle Ndlovu (S.N) caught up with the model, Tapiwa Mutsimba (T.M).
S.N: Advise to other models on issues to do with etiquette?
T.M: Be humble, be approachable, be intelligent, learn to say thank you, apologize when you are wrong and know when to speak.
S.N: Who is your role model when it comes to grooming?
T.M: Well as a person involved in different fields l have different role models and l appreciate them but l have got a special mention with a little bit of bias. My mother l admire her and l must say she has a welcoming demeanor which resonates with my values, she taught me to be the Tapiwa that l am today.
S.N: What is the secret to maintaining fair and healthy skin.
T.M: There is nothing much to say honestly, l drink lots of water like 4l per day. I make sure l have enough time to sleep. And naturally l do have a good and glowing skin.
S.N: Is there any diet you follow?
T.M: I drink and eat lots of traditional stuff. I opt not to eat sugars (a healthy route) that are why l do not eat cakes; those in my circle call me ‘Mukaranga’ because of my diet.
I am picky when it comes to food, my mother will tell you that l am a fan of sadza rezviyo, I rarely eat sadza rewhite.
I drink mahewu ‘akavidzwa nechimera’ you know all things traditional it’s the path l chose because it is healthy.
S.N: What is the secret to a great healthy body?
T.M: It is all in my genes honestly, because all the Mutsimba’s all tall and not that chubby, l guess it runs in the family. I do not lift a lot of weights, I prefer to do Zumba once or twice per week and that is how l maintain my body.
S.N: As a male model, what strengths do you have you are using to excel?
T.M: Well, I am wired in my own way. I believe in myself, l pray, l know what l want and chase it until l get it.
S.N: You always look immaculate, what is your favorite outfit to wear?
T.M: I have to say being in a 3piece suit is definitely the best feeling. I feel well put together, poised and balanced in that attire.
S.N: What are your hobbies?
T.M: Reading, more reading and l am beginning to love fishing and playing golf as well.
S.N: So what is your relationship status?
T.M: Between single and considering not being single. Right now l have got a lot on my plate, l am working on achieving my goals and once l reach them l will be ready to open my eyes.
S.N: What is it that you look for in a partner?
T.M: Well for me it is character first then discipline, humbleness, intelligence and respect. I truly respect ladies who know what they want in life.
S.N: What is your relationship advice?
T.M: Study and understand your partners love language so that you know how to love each other correctly. Also be mature enough to know that you too have toxic traits, it is not always the other person so be patient with your partner. You never know the worth of water till the well is dry, all l am saying is never take your partner for granted regardless.
