Star Of The Month: Nicholas Brown

Star Of The Month: Nicholas Brown 

Nicholas Brown is a young Multi-talented man from Lusaka, Zambia he knows how to walk the runway and dress for the occasion. Resilience, Hardworking, Determination & Motivated are some of the terms he's familiar with as he pushes on for New Heights. Posing for the camera never looked this good. Here's what went down: 

Welcome To Mzansi Avenue Thank You For Joining Us. How are you?

Nicholas: I'm good thanks and how are you?

McKing: I'm alright, thank you. Who is Nicolas Brown and what does he do?

Nicholas: Nicholas brown is a simple guy with big dreams , he's a professional Model, stylist, Model Coach, Image Consultant and CEO of Nico's Fashion House ZM.

McKing: Wow that's amazing.  When did your love and passion for modelling start and how has the journey been?

Nicholas: Well my love and passion for modeling started when I was in the 7th grade at school when I took (part) in Mr teen pageant which I won....From that moment that's how it all started....The journey has been so amazing and also challenging.

McKing: Talk about meant for you!! Is there a certain routine or diet you follow? 

Nicholas: I really don't have a routine but I do watch my diet by avoiding too much alcohol and food with a lot of fat in it.

McKing: That's good.  What's the most fun about photoshoots?

Nicholas: The most fun about shoots is; you get to play in front of the camera which I enjoy and getting in to character. 

McKing: Must be so much fun. How would you best describe the experience of being a model?

Nicholas: Well modeling isn't an easy job, you don't just wake up and say I'm a model, there's a lot to it but the experience has been greatly amazing. 🤓

McKing: Indeed. What are some of the challenges you came across and what did you learn from them?

Nicholas: Challenges I came across are.... being bullied by people who don't have an idea of who a model is, and as models we are not getting paid enough for the job we do.

- And I overcame these challenges by telling myself that one day modeling is gonna pay off and take me places, also I overcame the bullying by seeking help from my therapist and close friends.

McKing: I'm sorry you had to go through that. I'm glad you pulled through and are shining.  What are the 5 things you can't go a day without?

Nicholas: 5 thing's I can't go a day without are

1. Not having my phone

2. Internet

3. Food

4.  Chocolate

5.  And water

McKing: What advice would you give to yourself when you first started from what you know now?

Nicholas: Would advise myself to understand what I'm getting in to, have patience and never give up.

McKing: That's some good advice. What's your dream Feature? Is it Fashion Week? To be an ambassador for a big brand?

Nicholas: My dream would be to grace the cover of Men's health magazine, vouge magazine and to grace New York Fashion Week or South Africa fashion week. 

McKing: You'll definitely be spotted on the runway or on a promotional billboard.  As a model there's fitness and skin care. What are your skin care essentials?

Nicholas: Well I go to the gym 3 or 2 times a week to keep fit and my skin routine isn't complicated, I use a home remedy which is tumeric powder, milk, lemon juice, and sugar. I mix them together and apply on my face very day in the morning. 

Mcking: Wow and your skin is always glowing  What are you yet to do? 

Nicholas: I'm yet to do lots of gigs which I can't announce yet because I don't like announcing my moves.

McKing: Work in silence is a thing after all. Who are the people you look up to and why?

Nicholas: I look up to Sphiwe Benasho because this is the lady who made me to be who I am today she has contributed the most to Zambian fashion industry and so on....

Mcking: Wow kudos to her. Do you prefer indoor photoshoots or outdoor? Why?

Nicholas: Well I prefer indoor shoots because I more comfortable even when am shooting in an underwear collection.

McKing: Which model or photographer would you like to work with? 

Nicholas: Locally in Zambia would like to work with Alice Rowlands Musukwa and with Davis Tony CEO of Tony media.

McKing: A big shout out to them. What are the opportunities you've had as a model and how have they helped shape your career?

Nicholas: Had so many opportunities such as traveling to Capetown 🇿🇦, meeting famous people like Mutale Mwanza , Zozibini Tunzi , Bonang Math deeba, Boity Thulo had an opportunity to work with the Or Girl's, Fay Designs , Bombshell etc

McKing: Woah that's so awesome!! Who's your celebrity crush?

Nicholas: My celebrity crush would be Kendall Jenner.

McKing: She's stunning. How has the support been from fans and what can you say to them? 

Nicholas: The support from fans has been supper amazing, they have been supporting me since day one and I would to be let them know that I am really thankful from the bottom of my heart ❤️ and I love them all🙏

McKing: That's beautiful.  What's the most amazing thing about being a stylist? Please also share the process of how you get to style someone as people are different, do you sit down with them? Bond over a conversation or they brief you about who they are?

Nicholas: The amazing part about styling you don't just get piece of clothes and put them together but you have to sit down with clients have a nice chat while sipping some champagne to get to know their body size, color of clothes they like and what look they have never tried and sometimes I get to pick ideas from them after an insightful conversation. 

McKing: Sounds like so much fun.  As a Coach/Trainer what do you always emphasize to your clients?

Nicholas: I always to emphasize my models to always pay attention and put more effort to it because nothing is easy in life.

McKing: True that. Which celebrity did you enjoy working with the most?

Nicholas: That would Bombshell Grande I enjoyed working with her on her music video, was supper great. 😃

McKing: You are living the dream. Fashion or runway? Which do you prefer? 

Nicholas: I prefer fashion because I'm a fashion guru. 🙂

McKing: What or who is your biggest inspiration?

Nicholas: My biggest inspiration is my boss Sphiwe Benasho, she's the best because of the things she has achieved from being Miss Zambia, cancer advocate, trained over 1000 models and so much more. I'm proudly to say I get inspired by a strong woman like her. 🙂

McKing: She's a powerhouse. Shout out to her. What motivates you daily?

Nicholas: What motivates me is the desire to win in life, everytime I feel like giving up I tell myself that I didn't come this far just to give up .

McKing: Wow that's a way to stay focused and ahead. Thank you so much for joining us. You're such an amazing soul, rooting for you and stay blessed.

Nicholas: In the end I want to thank you Mzanai Avenue for this opportunity. 🙏

You can get in touch with Nicholas via all social media on the following platforms: 

Facebook: Nicholas brown

Instagram: @Nicholasthemodel

Twitter: @Nicholasthemodel

Email: clementaka.themodel@gmail.com

He's definitely on a roll. Infront of the camera and styling people, making them feel and look good. Nicholas is vibrant and is such an inspiration. Thank you for joining us. Until Next Time.

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McKing signing out.