Shudufhadzo Musida has launched another children’s book

Former Miss South Africa 2020 Shudufhadzo Abigail Musida has authored and launched her second children’s book titled I am Shudu: Finding My Voice, Knowing My Strength. Musida’s first book, Shudu Finds Her Magic, is inspired by her own childhood and the bullying she experienced when she moved to a new province and a new school.

The book was created in hope of shining a light on bullying and engaging conversations about mental health especially in schools. Shudu Finds Her Magic is specifically aimed at children aged between four and 12 years old and also focuses on the power of friendship.

While speaking at the launch and signing event of her second book, as reported by Nounouche, Musida explained that her love for reading and books dates back to her childhood. The former Miss South Africa also noted that her grandmother always emphasised the importance of reading.

“Although she could not read or write, she knew the importance of reading. She always asked me if I was brushing my teeth and reading books”, Shudufhadzo shared. Shudufhadzo Musida’s new book, I am Shudu explores various themes, including friendships, displaced families, bravery, forgiveness and bullying.

Once again through this new body of work Shudufhadzo documents her childhood and how she was bullied. The book also details Shudu’s evolution into finding herself again. Bullying and sadness can often be normalised in our society, and we don’t realise that there’s something wrong with it because no one tells us otherwise. We need to reframe what the word ‘resilience’ looks like when it comes to children”, the author shared.

Musida also noted that she hopes that youngsters who do read her books find parts of themselves somewhere among the pages. I am writing the books for you to read because I want to have conversations that matter to you. I think you’re all so intelligent. I write the books for you to understand that you’re seen and that you’re heard. I write the books for you to understand yourselves better”, she explained.

Shudufhadzo Musida is set to fight against blood cancer

Shudufhadzo Musida is set to fight against blood cancers and blood disorders in South Africa. In order to achieve the aforementioned, the former Miss SA joined the DKMS Africa Family is pleased to announce that shudufhadzomusida Miss South Africa 2020 has joined the fight against blood cancer!

With our partners, we look forward to making strides in collectively raising awareness of the urgent need of diversifying the global donor registry and saving lives,” the non-profit organisation announced. Taking to social media, Shudu also made the announcement.

Life-threatening illnesses such as blood cancer affect entire families. The financial burden, impact on mental health, and access to medical care for diagnosed patients and their families are immeasurable.

Through this partnership, I will work to add a voice, shine the light and ensure patients receive holistic support,” she wrote.

Shudufhadzo Musiḓa is the host of a new TV show

Shudufhadzo Musiḓa is the host of a new TV show on Afimaxx, Channel 176. The former Miss South African shared a snippet of what the show entails and she’s elated about the journey. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Shudu expressed excitement about how she’s grown to this current level.

“Growing up, I felt like I always existed in the shadows and in the background, places I felt I could slip away into because I never quite felt good enough to be remarked at in any kind of way. I was shy, awkward looking, somewhat nerdy and found companionship and friendship with my books at home. There was nothing particularly special about me and I was often reminded of that, both by those around me and subsequently by myself too,” she wrote.

“It was strange because I always admired society’s bold and beautiful that were celebrated, revered and loved. From stages, to billboards, to TV screens, it was a life I could only dream of, but couldn’t shake the feeling that it would never be for me. It was only when I started believing in myself, my ability, my value, and what I had to offer, that things in my life started changing. I’m so happy I took that big step out of the shadows and emerged from the background.

“This is only the beginning, and I can’t wait to experience the full journey of the marathon that lies ahead, step by step with so much to change and so much to accomplish along the way to inspire that change,” she added,

“Catch me on Afrimaxx on the @thehomechannel channel 176 discussing African Art, Architecture, Culture, Cuisine, Design, Fashion, and History.

Shudufhadzo Musida fails to make Miss World Top 12

Miss South Africa 2020, Shudufhadzo Musida, unfortunately did not make it to the Top 12 at the 70th Miss World pageant, which was held at the Coca-Cola Music Hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico this morning.

Representing South Africa, twenty-six-year-old Musida – who comes from Ha-Masia in Venda in Limpopo – was one of the front runners throughout the competition. Her win in the prestigious Beauty With a Purpose (BWAP) segment of the pageant fast tracked her into the top 40 Miss World semi-finalists. Musida’s BWAP win was based on her advocacy campaign that focused on removing the stigma associated with mental illness. Miss World judges were impressed with the weekly IGTV Live sessions – Mindful Mondays – that she hosted with mental health experts

These shone a spotlight on “taboo” subjects like depression and suicide. Musida also wrote a children’s book, Shudu Finds Her Magic, which told the story of how she overcame bullying as a child. The glittering Miss World event was hosted by TV personality Peter Andre and one of Latin America’s top actors and singers, Fernando Allende. Said Musida after the pageant: “I am absolutely thrilled to have made it so far in the competition.

This truly is a dream come true and I am so very grateful to have had this wonderful opportunity. Congratulations to the newly crowned Miss World 2021 Karolina Bielawska and all the other contestants who made this journey so special. I am deeply thankful for the opportunity and to everyone who has supported and uplifted me.”

Both Stephanie Weil, CEO of the Miss South Africa Organisation, and Miss South Africa creative director, Werner Wessels, were in Puerto Rico to support Musida. Said Weil: “Although Shudu did not make it to the top 12, she definitely shined throughout the competition and has made all of us South Africans very proud!”

On the finalé stage, Shudu was stunning in the magnificent evening gown designed for her by Cape Town designer, Warrick Gautier. One of the leading influences in the fashion world who travels regularly between Cape Town, London and Paris, Gautier is inspired by art, music, architecture and his
French heritage. He said: “Shudu’s shimmering blush golden gown was inspired by Shudu’s own unique beauty that radiates from within like an African sunrise at the start of a fresh magical day. It’s a strong, modern, powerful and glamorously feminine gown – just like Shudu.”

Shudufhadzo Musida leaves for Miss World finals

MISS World South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida has left Mzansi for Miss World, which will be held in Puerto Rico.

The beauty queen left on Saturday, 12 March and thanked all her supporters on social media.

She said it is time for her to go represent Mzansi for the last time.

“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heavens” – Ecclesiastes 3:1. It’s finally time… I’m honoured to wear the name South Africa across my chest for one last time!” wrote Shudu.

The Miss SA organisation also wished her well and asked for people to send messages to her as well.

“We are going for the iconic blue crown! Send your well wishes to @shudufhadzomusida in the comments below,” they wrote.

Media personality Bonang Matheba commented: “Good luck @shudufhadzomusida!! We love you. Kill it gurl!!”

Muofhedemana said Shudu is already Miss World.

“Congratulations in advance Shudu, you are Theee Miss World,” she wrote.

Nompumelelo Philly wrote: “All the best queen. We will be cheering hard for you.”

The 25-year-old beauty queen spoke to Daily Sun two weeks ago and asked that Mzansi helps her make the Top 12. She is already in the Top 40.

“South Africans can help me get into the Top 12 by simply going to the Miss World website and going to a link about me. That link is available on my social media pages to make it easier.

“Once they get to the link, they’ll get to see articles about me and all they need to do is read the articles and engage with them by sharing and sending me their comments and tell me which articles they want me to send on the page next,” she said.

“They just need to do that as many times as they can. This just simply shows interest and also helps me with knowing what content they want to know about my Miss World journey,” said Shudu.

Shudufhadzo Musida Pleads Mzansi For Help

It has always been a known fact that our Miss SA 2020 has a big and generous heart. It is because of that that she remains to be one of Mzansi’s national pride and we love to see it. The beauty queen continues to fly Mzansi’s flag high and we could not be more proud of her.

Shudu recently took to her Instagram account in a bid to ask for Mzansi’s help in her next cause, which is making it on Miss World’s top 12 finalists.

To do this she is calling on all her fans and followers to check out her website and engage with the stories as well as the initiatives that she has been able to venture in thanks to the Miss World SA title.
Fans are excited to see that she is back to competing for the Miss World crown and have already started pledging their support. They have also gone ahead to sing her praises agreeing that she is one of the most caml and amiable Miss SA’s that we have ever had and we couldn’t agree more.

If you can remember, it was just the other day when the Miss World Organization announced that they would be postponing the long awaited pageant that had Shudu as one of its participants.

Shudufhadzo Musida makes it to Miss World top 40

Shudufhadzo Musida is elated after making it to the Miss World top 40.

The star expressed gratitude to all her supporters, and revealed that she will be going to Puerto Rico in March to participate in the finale of the Miss World beauty pageant.

“I am so humbled to announce that I have made it to the @missworld Top 40. Going into this my biggest driver was beauty with a purpose and to have my project chosen as one of the winners is such an honour, but to have met the human embodiments of beauty with a purpose in the other contestants just made the journey that much more fulfilling.”

“So to my fellow Miss World sisters thank you for sharing your hearts with me and the world. To my beautiful South Africa, Ndo livhuwa, it takes a village and it is our stories and your support that have led me to this point. To my Miss World family, thank you. I am so excited to be returning to Puerto Rico in March.”

Mzansi Rally Behind Miss World Hopeful Shudufhadzo Musida

Shudufhadzo Musida, Miss South Africa 2020, has been turning heads with her hot looks in Puerto Rico ever since she jetted off to compete in the Miss World pageant.

The 70th edition of the Miss World pageant will be held on 16 December in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Miss Universe preliminary competition has already started and Shudu lost in the second round of the head-to-head challenge. The challenge was won by World Philippines Tracy Maureen Perez.

Tweeps have been calling on everyone to go and view Shudu’s beauty with purpose video on YouTube so the she can all the way to the top. Shudu had 24 000 views but now she is currently sitting at more than 33 000 views. The aim is to reach 100 000 views, and by the looks of things, her fans will succeed in encouraging others to watch her video.

We now on 28k views, can we be on 100k views before Monday in support of our MissWorld @abigailmusida Shudu

Link Link: https://t.co/CPyypl7Bet let's support our own. ????❤️

— Dr Daniel Marven (PhD) (@danielmarven) December 11, 2021

Shudu recently unveiled her Miss World gown which was inspired by Miss SA’s crown; Buhle. Designed by Warrick Gautier, the gown features a long red skirt and flowing train.Shudufhadzo Musida

” When we started discussing ideas around what I wanted my Designer of the World gown to be I knew that I wanted to incorporate one specific thing…’Buhle’. The Miss South Africa crown that I wore with so much pride and with an immense sense of responsibility knowing what the crown represented, not only to myself but also for so many young girls who see the crown for what it truly means. Passion, purpose, responsibility and service. I want this dress to represent our dreams and that they have so much value, not matter where you come from,” she said.Shudufhadzo Musida1

Another model who recently left Mzansi to participate in an international pageant is Miss South Africa 2021 Lalela Mswane. Her journey to Miss Universe was not easy. She got criticised by the public because of her willingness to participate in the Miss Universe pageant which will be held in Eliat, Israel on December 12.

The reason for this according to Mandla Mandela, is because “Israel is an Apartheid State and persists in its heinous occupation and expansion of its illegal settlements in violation of international law. We must persist in isolating Apartheid Israel in the same way that we isolated Apartheid South Africa.

Speaking to The Jerusalema Post she said, “If I had not come to Israel to compete in the Miss Universe pageant, I think I would have regretted it for the rest of my life,”

The model graced the Miss Universe stage in Israel a costume dubbed as “A Dove of Peace.” The white bodysuit had subtle feathers printed to serve as a base for the feathered arms covered in white pheasant feathers to transform Miss South Africa into a dove of peace.

Miss SA Lalela Mswane graced the Miss Universe stage in Israel wearing a costume that had feathers to represent and advocate for peace amongst Nations ????Now that's how you use your platform for the greater good.? #MissUniverse #MissUniverse2021 pic.twitter.com/EULhk3JNSz

— Bekithemba Zulu ?? (@BekithembaZ) December 11, 2021

Shudufhadzo Musida’s Miss World dress sets social media ablaze – Photos

Shudufhadzo Musida who represents South Africa at the Miss World 2020 beauty pageant, speaks highly of the designer who created her Miss World dress.

Taking to social media, the former Miss SA showed off her Miss World dress, telling what it represents and also appreciates Designer Warrick for the effort.

“When we started discussing ideas around what I wanted my Designer of the World gown to be I knew that I wanted to incorporate one specific thing…’Buhle’. The Miss South Africa crown that I wore with so much pride and with an immense sense of responsibility knowing what the crown represented, not only to myself but also for so many young girls who see the crown for what it truly means. Passion, purpose, responsibility and service. I want this dress to represent our dreams and that they have so much value, not matter where you come from.”

Shudufhadzo Musida who represents South Africa at the Miss World 2020 beauty pageant, speaks highly of the designer who created her Miss World dress.

Taking to social media, the former Miss SA showed off her Miss World dress, telling what it represents and also appreciates Designer Warrick for the effort.

“When we started discussing ideas around what I wanted my Designer of the World gown to be I knew that I wanted to incorporate one specific thing…’Buhle’. The Miss South Africa crown that I wore with so much pride and with an immense sense of responsibility knowing what the crown represented, not only to myself but also for so many young girls who see the crown for what it truly means. Passion, purpose, responsibility and service. I want this dress to represent our dreams and that they have so much value, not matter where you come from.”

“Warrickgautier made this vision come to life in the most beautiful way by hand beading this gown with the design found in the crown. Thank you Warrick for making this dream come true, I’m so proud to wear this garment proudly made in South Africa with so much love and dedication from you and your team of artisans,” she concluded.

Shudufhadzo Musida lands in Puerto Rico for Miss World finals

Miss South Africa 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida, left Mzansi this past weekend to participate in the Miss World competition.

As Miss South Africa 2020, Musida will be taking part in the 70th edition of the Miss World pageant with the finale to be held on December 16 in San Juan, Puerto Rico where Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica will crown her successor at the end of the event. Musida – who relinquished her title earlier this year – will be representing South Africa at the Miss World pageant because the 2020 competition was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Twenty-five-year-old Musida, who hails from Limpopo, will be representing South Africa against contestants from 109 other countries in the competition, which is watched by millions of people worldwide. She posted a picture of herself at Puerto Rico and said she arrived safely.

Musida’s Miss World Beauty With A Purpose project will focus on mental health awareness, something she promoted throughout her Miss South Africa reign.

Musida is delighted that she will finally have the opportunity to shine on the international stage: “I have put everything into my Miss World preparations. My Miss South Africa journey enabled me to share my story and now I want to connect and inspire people all over the world. That is such an important platform to me because the essence of who I am is wanting to lead a life of service. Miss World’s cornerstone is Beauty With A Purpose which is what I stand for. So I am excited to take what I focused on throughout my reign to an international audience. My goal has always been to advance mental health awareness globally,” she says.

“Since being crowned I have been collaborating closely with Miss South Africa Organisation creative director Werner Wessels to understand the essence of what Miss World is all about and what they expect from the contestants. I have been meeting with an incredible team of designers for outfit fittings, as well has having runway and makeup training and I have watched a number of previous shows too.”

Cape Town designer Warrick Gautier was responsible for Musida’s Designer of the World dress and finale gown. He has established himself as one of the leading influences in the fashion world, travels regularly between Cape Town, London and Paris and is inspired by art, music, architecture and his French heritage.

“The Designer of the World dress has been inspired by the Miss South Africa crown Buhle and its refined African geometric details are carried through with crystal beadwork creating a glamorous and sensual piece.The fitted silhouette in a cherry red crepe serves to showcase Miss South Africa as a strong and confident woman. Attached is a silk chiffon cape to show that women can be both strong and feminine. The beaded off shoulder detail is inspired by Buhle to celebrate her country and the people she is representing,” he said.

“The finale gown represents the rich glistening mineral resources South Africa has juxtaposed with the soft glowing African sunrise. It is a shimmering, sophisticated gown that dazzles and emphasises Shudu’s incredible beauty.”

Said Wessels, who accompanied Musida to South America: “She has been working hard and is ready to take to the Miss World stage. Shudu is going to do South Africa proud!”