Story by Patience Nyagato
ZIMBABWE’S commitment to nurturing young pageant talent has yielded remarkable results, with the country clinching top honours at the Little Mr and Miss Africa Pageant finals held in Nairobi, Kenya.
Credo Kereke led the charge in the Mini category, winning the Mini Mr Africa title. His exceptional performance also earned him multiple accolades, including Mr Popularity, Sports King, and Tourism Ambassador.
In the Little category, Nathan Sithole was crowned Little Mr Africa and additionally recognised as King Humanitarian, demonstrating excellence on stage and a strong commitment to community service.
Zimbabwe also excelled in the Toto category, where Epikaizo Mushunje was named 1st runner-up Mr Toto Africa King and won Best Creative Outfit for his standout presentation.
Additional honours included Best Outstanding Queen for Joylene Mazemo, while Nicole Makaranga and Shekinah Guhwa earned Miss Personality and Queen Personality awards respectively. Evans Takambani was recognised for promoting cultural heritage and inclusivity, taking home the Mr Cultural Diversity award.
The country’s strong showing underscores Zimbabwe’s growing focus on grooming young talent, positioning it as a rising force in African pageantry.
