Especially when that rejection forges a dent on one’s intended career path.
But the bright lights of London navigated her to unchartered waters.
She soon found herself on the modeling ramp.
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Modelling has since become a major part of her life and her Instagram page easily testify to that notion.
fell and she rose like a phoenix from the ashes.
She recalled how 2014 was the darkest year in my life as her world literally crumbled.
Jeanette Akua shrugged off her rejection from Idols SA and will now be competing at the Miss Universe competition. Image: @jeanetteakuaSource: Twitter
Jeanette went from living her dream as a rising pop star to moving back into her parent’s house.
Dissolved, broke and unemployed, she refused to carve into failure.
She then decided to pursue a degree in business and economics.
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That degree has come in handy.
Everything happens for a reason.
And what are some of the lessons she learnt while jumping hurdles?
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The model also hinted that the challenges women face in Mzansi and abroad was driven by fear.
So if she could meet anyone in the present or past, who would it be and why?
Educated lady prefers the market to working at corporate companies
Reactions to the announcements were mixed.
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She has worked at Independent Media and 1KZNTV and has contributed columns to the Washington Post.
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Email: sibusisiwe.lwandle@briefly.co.za
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