Ever since the Miss Zimbabwe 2012 search began, I have been reading a lot of negative comments and sometimes harsh remarks being passed on about the selection of the 2012 Miss Zimbabwe Finalists. Being one of the finalists, I am a bit insipid but not marred by some of the remarks being passed by my fellow countrymen. On various media platforms, the 2012 finalists are being ripped apart and butchered from left to right, and being regarded as ‘sad stories’ to ever happen in the Zimbabwe beauty pageant history. With the finals slowly approaching on the 27th of April we have successfully manage to remain tight-lipped and stay put. None of us has really broken the silence to retaliate but it doesn't mean that we are neither blind nor totally immune to the harsh words our fellow countrymen are passing towards us.
Surprisingly, most of the people who are passing on such a negative vibe are people who barely know the finalists in profundity and they have never met them in person. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, including myself but I believe if you all, my fellow Zimbos; would get a chance to meet some of the 2012 finalists in person you will get to appreciate their high level of competency and appreciate their worth as fellow Zimbabweans who are proud of their heritage and are working hard to represent the nation to the best of their abilities. I challenge you my fellow countrymen to stop looking at Miss Zimbabwe 2012 contestants from the top of the bottle but try to get to know us better and what we stand for. Some of the finalists are not only beautiful, but are very intellectually strong and accomplished members of our society.
I get moved when I get generalized and pre-judged before anyone takes a look at what I bring on the table. Dwelling on some of the comments passed , labeling the finalists 'as creatures from the bush that are incompetent to stand on the Miss World stage,' it just sounds so blunt & exhibits a certain level of ignorance to me. Speaking for myself here, I would like to complacently highlight that UM BEAUTIFULLY, FEARFULLY & WONDERFULLY MADE and um not a creature from the bush! I consider myself competent enough to meet the international standard in all aspects. For anyone who doubts my competence as an individual or that of any other Miss Zimbabwe 2012 finalist I would like to highlight that some of us have participated in international pageants before & fared really well, not to mention participating in some highly regarded fashion shows in New York, Texas, Washington DC to mention just a few. So if you doubt our capabilities to represent Zimbabwe on the international scene then you may need to think twice or at least give me proof of validity for your assessment of my incapability to be considered as Miss Zimbabwe Finalist 2012.
Like I said before, everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but brace yourselves up Zimbos, you may be shocked of how magnificently bright Miss Zimbabwe 2012 will shine on the Miss World platform by bringing the Miss World crown to Zimbabwe! Regai kungo shora-shora pese pese. Mucha shora mbodza neino zvimbira!
When all is said and done, people of benevolence and good faith; let’s try to achieve a common ground here and support our Miss Zimbabwe 2012 finalists on this journey of searching for a delegate that will represent Zimbabwe at Miss World 2012. Vaguely passing on none stop disparagement towards the finalists without giving sound advice yields no progress; & we will be all doomed to fail. By the end of the day, we all want to come up with the rightful delegate befitting to proudly represent Zimbabwe on the international scene, so let’s work together as a nation to bring the best out of the finalists without bringing them down and destroying their confidence. Bear in mind that a title like Miss Zimbabwe comes along with national duties, so let’s work together as a nation to make sure that our rightfully chosen candidate fares really well during her reign. Instead of dwelling on the bad and negativity in each other, let’s focus our energy on the positive in each other. Together, we can produce an antique that will prove to be rare and valuable within and beyond the borders of Zimbabwe!
Be Blessed and don’t forget to be a Blessing to others!
