Against teenage odds : Mbali and Faith

Mbali and Faith

Against teenage odds.

Photo credit : Lindi H
 

As a girl, at age 16 you are somewhat expected to wake up, go to school, probably play a sport or 2 and that’s it. Go home to do some homework and basically that’s it. Your life as a 16 year old is supposed to be based on that. Right? Not these 2! These amazing girls choose to be different from their age group. Mbali, born in Mpumalanga but currently living in the Vaal Triangle and Faith, who is born and bred in the Vaal Triangle give sisters like me hope that girls actually understand the significance of living beyond the borders of a society which tells us to lose morals and find ‘blessers’. Having had attended their 016FS event, this is what the 2 souls had to say about their event, efforts and themselves.

Pru: Hi Mbali! So this is your event,yes!!! how did you feel about it!!?”

Mbali: "Well, actually, I was expecting it to be a bit more hyped up than it already is but as long as the people are happy and as long as Ambition ZAR showed up then we’re relieved,hyped up and fine! The event is fine, we  love it!!

Pru: "What was the purpose and the main theme of the event?”

Mbali: "The purpose was to empower or motivate and strengthen the youth through their fashion and local talents. So the theme is fashion."

Pru: "Wow, this is indeed interesting, and how old are you Mbali?”

Mbali: “Well. ha-ha,I’m 16 years old.”

Pru: “You’re 16 and already doing such big things. Who inspires you,Mbali?"

Mbali: “My mom and my team Gems and Bems.”

Pru: “I remember hearing about Gems and Bems from high school,I actually cant believe that you and your team are behind the Gems and Bems ! You are doing so much for a young girl. Where do we see you in a few years? When we talk about Mbali. Where will Mbali see her self in a few years?”

Mbali: “I see myself residing in Cape Town, in university and I will still be in business. I am planning to continue with events planning . This is the first one but definitely not the last. We are going to have one for Youth day.”

(Faith pitches into the interview- Mind you, I did not know that she was Faith at first!).

Pru: “Hi friend what’s your name?”

Faith: “Hi I’m Faith Zulu, the Executive of Gems and Bems.

Pru: “Is Gems and Bems a family thing? While I am at it, was there a lot of motivation behind the scenes from one another, specifically you and Mbali”

Faith: “Yes indeed! We motivated each other a lot for the event ,I mean we are the Zulus after all. We are Zulus for a reason! We had our fights here and there were tears but we made it anyway. In the end it happened.”

Pru: (stares at their attire) “You guys look proper. This brand, Bleak caught my eye. Are you the model for the brand Bleak?”

Faith: “I’m not” (laughs about it).

Pru: “Where does Faith see herself in a few years? I know where Mbali is in a few years but what about Faith, who are you in the next few years?”

Faith: “I am going to be big man. I’m going to be a model, I believe; you will see me in newspapers within media, you will know me as a signature name and I will be hosting events.”

That was about as far as I got with these 2 young ladies. I firmly believe that what most girls can learn from Faith and Mbali is that family with a strong relationship can actually push one beyond what they think they can do. When you have a cousin or sister who has goals and visions just like you, you can really create a name for your family. Your family can become a brand. I am a strong believer in that, as well.

Faith and Mbali are extremely beautiful and only after a while having had this interview I realised that Mbali was the little girl who used to attend Arcon Park Primary with me, she was 5 grades my junior but she is out here now today topping over me,lol. It goes to show that age really is just a number and should never be a factor neither should it limit you or move things out of your reach. A big well done to these ladies! I wish them ALL THE BEST with their endeavours, business plans, dreams and/ or goals.

 

Photo credit : Lindi H
Faith poses wearing a Bleak T-Shirt.

Prudy Blue

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