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WINDING DOWN THE YEAR WITH CELENHLE

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Generally, people act, think and do things the way their goals are set in their heads. Their vision of what and where they see themselves. Every now and then, it is fundamental to check your bucket list to assess if are you there yet or there are things that need tobe changed.

As the year is about to end, Celenhle will take us through the topic of goals and being goal-oriented, whatever the cost. This beauty, who is known for her many likes on Instagram and many talents, opened up to STYLE and revealed things which are out of this world.

Who is Celenhle?


I am Celenhle Buyenzeni Ginindza Celenhle being a siSwati name and Buyenzeni being Zulu (my Zulu grandmother gave it to me). I would say I have three homes, I live in Ezulwini. My
grandmother from my mother’s side lives past Pigg’s Peak, a place called Umgobodzi, and my grandparents from my father’s side live in Mkhuzweni.

I often visit them both. I was raised by a single mother; she’s my best friend. I have an older brother and an elder sister, Teshie Dlamini, who’s also my bestie. I went to Enjabulweni Primary School for my six years of primary, then I went to Waterford, I also did IB there. I am starting school early in 2019, the journey towards obtaining my degree within the next three years while working on building on my CV. One can never start too early! I have big goals and a lot of ambition; I can’t wait to release it into the world.

When you started your 2018, what were you looking forward to?


When I started my 2018, I knew it was going to be a year full of lessons and self-healing. I took a much needed gap year just to get myself in the right mental position. Self-care comes first to me because an individual’s sanity is the most important thing. So I was looking forward to rest, big decision- making, like having to turn down my offer to go to the USA for various personal reasons. I feel I achieved a lot more than I thought I would mentally and the doors that have opened for me.
Everyone has goals and dreams which they try to work towards them. With you, how did you work towards your goals this year? What habits did you drop and which did you pick up to have a successful year?


I always say that in order to achieve anything, there has to be a certain level of discipline that takes place. So I think that was my strong point, I grew as a person because of discipline and being able to put myself first in many things. Sometimes being a selfless person needs me to stand my ground and focus on myself for a second, check on how I’m doing, reflect on myself, self-evaluation. I am a type of person who evaluates herself in order to know which aspects of my life I need to improve on and which I need to give more attention. I mean, at the end of the day, I don’t exactly have a ‘spare wheel’ to this life thing.


I had to lose a lot of friends in order to get myself focusing more on what badly needs my attention. Losing friends doesn’t mean gaining enemies; sometimes it’s necessary, especially if it somehow affects your well-being.
My elder sister has always been more of a friend to me but this year, I am definitely glad we got closer and created an unbreakable bond even though she’s moving away in January. That way, having my elder sister as my best friend saves me from so many unnecessary issues. We do almost everything together, creating memories each and every day, impacting each other’s lives positively and learning a lot from each other as well. The amount of growth one can do in a year, mentally, is really powerful. It’s just a matter of getting yourself in that state of mind.

What were your worst moments this year?


I think deaths really do not sit well with me. I know the reality of life but of course, I could be never ready. Especially if its suicide. I think that set me back emotionally. Just hearing about someone you knew committing suicide can put you in a bad mental state. For me that was hardest to deal with. The reality that someone could be here today and gone forever in the next day.

In your own words, what are things that kill dreams and should be done away with?


The one very obvious thing is self-doubt. Confidence in yourself and what you are trying to do, should always be put first because people can only trust something that you are 100 per cent sure of, even yourself. It does not necessarily have to be a boasting situation but a motivational one and having a drive, never getting tired. Nothing ever comes easy. Only hard work and concentration can get you far. Do away with procrastinating. You can start today, not tomorrow.

What are your hopes for 2019?


I would love to finally act on most things that I had waited to feel it was the right time. I never rush myself in anything that doesn’t need urgency. I always wait until I feel as though the time is right. And I feel 2019 is the right time to spread my wings, focus on securing the bag, the qualifications and going up the ladder, not down or staying in the same place. I believe God is about to show off. All closed doors are opening, as they have already started doing so.
STYLE has noticed that you have shown interest in DJ-ing. How did that come about? Are you planning on embarking on music and what genre do you love?


Yes, I am a DJ now, something I waited for a very long time to do. I started wanting to learn how to DJ since Form II, but I decided only to act upon that now in 2018 because I felt it was the right time and age for me. I love music so much. And I am the ‘plug’, meaning that I get people listening to good music. This has always been me. I am able to have everyone enjoy the same music. I can even read into the type of music a person actually likes. So I have been learning for the past several months and having my first appearance was at Gcwalisa Mogambo Esibayeni. I will definitely be trying to grow into a bigger and known DJ. I am hoping for the best. I will be focusing on deejaying hip hop, although I will sometimes include house. I am an all-rounder when it comes to music. I listen to everything.

Wise words…
Never compare years, especially negatively. If 2018 has been a bad, for you, keep your chin up and put a smile on your face and try again.
Trust and believe that God has you covered. Pray and align your actions with the change you want to see in your life.
That way, life will be so much easier.

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