Othandayo\\'s unique shade of garments
Onamandla Limba
Onamandla Limba

Dreams demand us to be cloaked with resilience and believe anything is possible through God. Othandayo was one of those people who never gave up on her God given gift. Although circumstances she was facing were horrific she kept on going.

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Othandayo had an unparalleled passion when it came into fashion. She used to collect old clothes from community members, and turn them into heart-stopping and fist rate fashion garments.

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Her towering challenge was ,she lacked fees to complete her degree in fashion. She tried doing weekend jobs but the the money was not enough. Until a God sent Samaritan took decision to fund her studies.

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After years of perseverance and sacrife, she managed to complete her studies. She penetrated immediately into the fashion industry , she won numerous awards because of the unique garments she created.

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She gave back towards her community, especially to the community members who lend a. Hand and got her through fashion school . She built an everlasting legacy a community Library and skills centre to help young people in her area.

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Othandayo\\'s unique shade of garments
Author - Onamandla Limba
Illustration - Onamandla Limba, Jesse Breytenbach, Rob Owen, Offei Tettey Eugene
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs