Martin Muleya
MUTARE-At just 10 years old, Joyline Mazemo (pictured) is already making waves as a vibrant and inspiring young business leader and model, proudly representing Zimbabwe at the Mini Miss Little Africa Pageant in Nairobi, Kenya this March.
With a heart full of passion and a spirit that radiates confidence, Joyline, who is doing grade 5 at Manicaland Christian Primary School is using her platform to showcase the beauty, heritage, and potential of young people from her beloved country.
Joyline’s journey to the international stage began in Harare, where she was crowned Mini Miss Little Africa Zimbabwe in 2025. Since then, she’s embraced her role as a young ambassador, representing Zimbabwe at regional platforms and earning recognition for her entrepreneurial ventures. Her business which she was assited by her parents to start, JoLuxe Brands, produces organic cosmetics and cleaning detergents, and has already won her a bronze medal at the African Kidspreneur Competition in Tanzania.
But Joyline’s impact goes beyond awards and accolades. She’s committed to uplifting others, teaching marginalized girls how to make detergents and sharing her entrepreneurial skills to help them start their own income-generating projects. Her compassion and dedication have earned her the Science and Technology Award and Entrepreneurship Recognition for Best Thriving Business in the Little Category at the Kids Pan-African Annual Awards in South Africa.
As she prepares to take the stage in Nairobi, Joyline carries with her the pride, culture, and dreams of Zimbabwe. With her infectious energy and unwavering passion, she’s set to inspire a generation of young Africans to dream big and pursue their passions.
