Eastern Equatoria Celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day

The WASH UNITED declared the 28^th May as the menstrual hygiene Day and the world’s First celebration was on the 28th of May 2014. The Eastern Equatoria State Ministry of Education in Youth and Sports in collaboration with SNV-South Sudan Joined the Globe in organizing for the celebration of this important event day in Torit. This year’s theme was: “Break the Bloody Taboos & Let’s Start the Conversation about Menstruation.”

We Are Nilotic presents "Our Side of the Story: South Sudanese Women"

We Are Nilotic project was presented earlier this year by South Sudanese model Nykhor Paul. A project that promotes unity within South Sudanese.

The Student Union NYC, a clothing and lifestyle brand based in Harlem NY joined forces with Nykhor Paul for We Are Nilotic project. In the brand’s words “It is an amazing cause with an even more amazing group of people”.

The Eunice Malath Show

It’s getting interesting for South Sudan’s Youth, the race for success is real. Author of “Love & Relationships, Guide for the Junubin Girl” Eunice Malath recently announced she will be hosting her own talk show "The Eunice Malath Show" which starts airing this April on KPAO T.V. Station in Omaha, Nebraska – USA.

Behind The Scenes Fabulousity (Nile Style Fashion Show - Juba)

Fashion is one of the fastest growing industries in Juba, just like that of music. December last year Nile Style Runway was held at Home&Away in Juba(too late to acknowledge? I say better late than never). The showcase was hosted by no other than Nyanut Ring Von Habsburg. A designer who market her designs under the brand Nile Style. Showing various designs, colors and material. Models like Manuela Modong, Grace and myself were present on that runway... 

Miss World SS Manuela Modong Campaigns to Minimize School Dropouts

Lately we have not heard much good news in our beloved country. Well, Manuela Modong Miss World South Sudan takes a stand and changes that by campaigning to make sure we are all getting educated. 

In Manuela’s words “Education is important, it only makes sense that we minimize school dropout”. Well I agree, minimizing school dropouts is not only an advantage for the long run but also the short run. There are many street children, youth who if in school would not have much time to roam around the streets. Not to mention the future of this country relies on the youth of this country, we must take a stand to help them build this nation and that is possible through the books.

I love how Manuela is passionate about her cause, recently on facebook she also posted “You kill an educated person, you kill two things; the Education and the person. Peace Education in South Sudan a.k.a Minimizing School Drop-out and Girl Education” as she also calls out for the public to contribute to the cause through this status “We're thinking of organizing a campaign launch party of performances and creative acts, how can you contribute? inbox me your ideas or acts for "Minimize school dropouts"… Well how can you contribute? Check out  the poster below and let Manuela know.

MANUELA MODONG FOR MISS WORLD TOP MODEL 2013

As you know, I have been Manuela’s NUMERO UNO fan and have been keeping up with all of her updates and activities at Miss World 2013. Just last weekend Manuela was chosen along with 9 other contestants for the Miss World Top Model 2013. Out of 127 contestants from 127 countries the judges found our African Queen Manuela Miss World South Sudan to be outstanding as they called our country among the top 10.

Manuela wore a tight neck, long train short front gold dress where we must all agree looked like a goddess in, the only question now is who designed that dress? Anyone? Don’t be shy… raise your hands ;)… while we gather up our confidence let’s have another look at the fabulous Manuela in the mystery gown below:

Last year Atong De Mach brought this very same title home, isn’t it only fair that Manuela brings it back to where it belongs? I vote FAIR!

I can’t wait for the winner to be announced on the 28^th of September at the Miss World Finale, both Miss World Top Model and the newly crowned Miss World 2013.  The whole nation is rooting for you Manu, GO GET’EM! 

SPOTTED: Manuela Modong Miss World South Sudan in Indonesia for Miss World 2013

Last year Atong Demach brought back the crown for Miss World Africa, this year we are looking at a bigger crown, Miss World crown maybe Manuela? ; )! 

Manuela's Arrival in Indonesia

Singapore, Indonesia, Bulgaria & Mauela's South Sudan

Manuela Modong from Central Equatoria South Sudan is representing us in Miss World Pageant 2013, a beautiful young smart fierce junubiya young lady that the South Sudanese nation is extremely proud of and is rooting hard for.

As a South Sudanese Woman its quite important for me to keep on building us up, to keep on putting all kinds of spotlight possible on our achievements and our journey, to keep supporting and showing love everyday. That's the kind of person Manuela is and the kind of message she's been spreading & one of the very many reasons why we LOVE HER!

YOU GO GIRL, SHOW THEM THE FIERCE JUNUBIYA IN YOU!!!  

FFAP After Dark: Festival For Fashion & Arts For Peace

I wrote quite a number of words trying to express the beauty of these designs, then I realized the designs are capable of speaking for themselves... On that note; Here is FFAP After Dark

Model: AWOR

Model: Atong

Model: Lorna

Model: Lorna

Model: Sandra

Model: Awor

Model: Mary 

Finale

How about a round of applause? Standing Ovation? 

Congrats to the FFAP Team for a fantastic show! 

FFAP In The Afternoon: Festival for Fashion & Arts for Peace

FFAP (Festival for Fashion and Arts for Peace), held last weekend at Bedoiun Juba - South Sudan. 

The FFAP team showed beautiful pieces within the Crafts Market representing 8/10 South Sudanese states that were colorful and attractive to the eye in the afternoon. Below are some of the pieces that were displayed: 

Jongeli State

Western Equatoria

Unity State

Warrap State

Upper Nile

Northern Bahr El Ghazal 

Northern Bahr El Gazal was my favorite, the way the beads were organized and color mixed was absolutely fierce. 

Events such as FFAP are highly needed in South Sudan, it is one of the 1st Festivals to be held to appreciate Fashion and Arts. & OH! Stay tuned for "FFAP After Dark" Breath taking designs by Akuja Mading DeGarang, The Roots and more.

For details on Orders: stay tuned for  FFAP After Dark blog post & Check out the sneakpeak below; 

Photo Credit: Camille Lep