Model aspires to be SA’s best
Nkele Aphane (22) is a professional model from Promote It Agency who is passionate about what she does and will not allow anyone to tell her otherwise.
POLOKWANE – Growing up in Magatle, Zebediela, she registered with Promote It Agency in March last year to pursue her modelling dreams.
“The founder of the agency and my agent, Mojalefa Maboko, keeps me motivated. He is also doing a sterling job for me in terms of marketing. My inspiration, Bonang Matheba, is a perfect example of what I want to be,” she said.
Nkele is studying electrical engineering part time at Capricorn FET College in Seshego. “I also look up to models such as Naomi Campbell as they don’t let anything get in their way regarding their careers. In terms of modelling, I’m a runway and advertising model, the first and second annual Limpopo Fashion Week is among the events I showcased for. I also did promotions and photography with Mojafelo’s help.”
She aspires to become a top South African and international model and aims to visit all African countries.
Among the challenges Nkele has come across as a model is more often than not environment-related, and she adds the fashion world in Limpopo is very slow.
“The people are not as supportive as elsewhere either. My family, however, makes up for this with their support, especially my mom. She always gives me advice and encourages me not to give up on my dreams. To be a model means I should always look presentable to inspire others and to be involved in your community through charity initiatives. My advice to the youth is to not let people discourage you regarding your career in any way. People will always talk, either good or bad, so don’t be discouraged, keep working hard and pray to God for strength,” she advised.
Nkele said her biggest achievements thus far was when she was crowned Miss Zebediela a few months ago and was given the chance to do a local radio campaign.
