We’ve got the scoop on her career journey, upbringing and goals for 2023. We also spill the tea on her celeb crush, most embarrassing childhood memory, the messiest person she knows, her best/worst date, and more fun facts.

All eyes on Azee­ – loud, proud, and full of fire, we link up with Vega school student and content creator Azee Green, to get the scoop on her vision for 2023 and beyond.

She has worked with local fashion icons, such as Sarah Langa and Thickleeyonce, and she’s constantly bringing her A-game when it comes to curating her online presence and unique ensembles.

Varsity fashionistas love her style inspo, and we certainly can’t get enough of her bubbly personality and humour. An absolute dream to work with on set, Azee is definitely a style icon in the making!

PASSION FOR FASHION

Azemahle Dyubeni (popularly known as Azee Green) was part of a loving, musical home, which she shared with two siblings and her parents in the Mother City. From long road trips to Montagu Springs and Steenbras Dam, to jazz-filled family get-togethers and spending time gardening, Azee recounts all the ways in which her family moulded her into the fun-loving yet responsible young woman she’s become.

“Since birth, my mom had always been the sun around which I orbited. She was very bold and loud, while being incredibly wise and resilient,” Azee says. “She taught me what it means to be self-sufficient and resourceful. Her placing me in boarding school, and stressing the need to be independent, really was an act of love, which I will always appreciate and value.

“Sadly, her mom passed away in 2020 and her sister (who Azee remembers as being her very own “stylist”) shortly thereafter in 2021. But Azee keeps both their memories alive through her passion for fashion.

“My grandmother was a seamstress and she loved looking good and lady-like. She valued a stylish look and setting trends in her own community. That trickled down to my mom who loved a good outfit, too, always stressing the importance of looking and feeling good; she was obsessed with shoes and bags,” Azee laughs.

“This generational obsession and love of fashion shaped how I approach it today. I value classic, timeless looks over trends and fast-fashion. I am still young, so trends will always factor in, but my basis will always be timeless classics.”

“I value classic, timeless looks over trends and fast-fashion”

QUICK-FIRE Q&A

Biggest pet peeve: Lateness. I appreciate it when people are punctual

Favourite snack: Salami sticks

Artist on repeat: Beyonce, always!

If you had a superpower, it would be: Teleportation, so I can travel to different countries

Three things you can’t live without: My family, car and all my photo albums

Main goals for 2023: To finish off Uni, and increase my audience on social media

MISS PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ON A MISSION

At present, the vivacious content creator is studying for a BA in Strategic Brand Communication at Vega School, Cape Town. She believes that furthering her education is one of the best decisions she has ever made to enrich her career, and life in general.

“I’ve seen first-hand that education can change the trajectory of someone’s life, empower them, as well as the communities they come from,” she says. “It is important to be knowledgeable and not ignorant as I believe a world view is what can shift one’s mind from a ‘poverty-driven mindset’ to a self-reliant, forward-thinking one.”

Pursuing her degree while being a full-time content creator comes with many obstacles, though.

“BE CONSISTENT IN TRYING TO REACH YOUR GOALS, DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO ANYONE”

“Previously, I worked as a hostess and a promotions model, did a DJing course and studied law – all before deciding that branding was my passion”, she explains. “I’ve had so much grace and patience from my family, you know.

And studying has its challenges, but I always believe you get what you invest in being a student. My advice to any student currently battling to juggle it all is to be consistent in trying to reach your goals, do not compare yourself to anyone, and discipline will always be the way to succeed.”

Social media has played a big role in Azee’s ability to study and grow her personal brand online at the same time. Not only have platforms such as Instagram and TikTok allowed her to share her love for fashion and beauty with an audience, but she has also been able to launch Let There Be Events with a few friends – a company geared towards hosting curated and empowering events. In the future, Azee hopes to be afforded the opportunity to create a major consultancy firm for brands.

ON BODY POSITIVITY

Azee has become synonymous with serving looks and being proud of her curves. In many ways, she has inspired many of her followers to embrace their bodies and be comfortable in their own skin. “Body positivity, to me, means finding beauty in the body you have now and appreciating it for what it is (all ‘imperfections’ included),” she says.

“Our bodies are what carry us through life, and not having a great relationship with a vessel we will have until we die is so damaging to one’s mental health. This is why body positivity and self-acceptance, in spite of media standards of beauty, is so important to advocate for.”

MORE ABOUT AZEE

Style must-haves: A good pair of straight-leg, high-waisted jeans, a crisp white shirt, a quality leather tote and comfortable strappy heels

Handbag essentials: Hand sanitiser, wet wipes, hand lotion, lip balm and an extra pair of earrings

Campus threads: Nike Air Jordan 1s, baggy jeans or sweatpants (cute skirts in summer) and a crop top or graphic tee. Also, one thing I never compromise on is a stunning bag

Signature scent: Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her

FOLLOW HER

TikTok: @azeegreen

Instagram: @azeegreen

Twitter: @azeegreen_

BIO

NAME: Azemahle Dyubeni BORN:12 May1997

AGE: 25

STAR SIGN: Taurus

HOMETOWN: Cape Town

COMPLIED BY: CHARNDRE EMMA KIPPIE; PHOTOGRAPHY: ZHANN SOLOMONS