Contestant Angela Nokuthaba Dube of Zimbabwe poses during the ‘Mr and Miss Albinism Southern Africa 2023’ beauty pageant at the Harare International Conference Centre, in Harare, Zimbabwe, 14 October 2023 (issued 15 October 2023). EPA-EFE/AARON UFUMELI
Story by Colette Musanyera
IT was glitz and glamour at the Mr and Miss Albinism Southern Africa pageant held at the Harare International Conference Centre on Saturday, the 14th of October, 2023.
Angola’s Andreia Muhitu was crowned Miss Albinism Southern Africa while Zimbabwe’s Ntandoyenkosi Mnkandla was named Mr Albinism Southern Africa at a colourful event which saw nine African countries participating.
Angela Dube from Zimbabwe was crowned 1st princess with Susan Phiri from Zambia being named 2nd princess.
South Africa scooped Miss Personality and People’s Choice titles, while Angola’s Arthur Mukonda was crowned Mr Personality.
The African attire proved to be the favourite of many and was a platform to showcase African diversity through dressing.
The event which was graced by representatives from countries including Lesotho, Zambia, Malawi, and Nigeria, was punctuated with music and dance.
The Winners
Miss Albinism Southern Africa
Andreia Muhitu (Angola)
Mr. Albinism Southern Africa
Ntandoyenkosi Mnkandla (Zimbabwe)
1st Prince
Emmanuel Mwale (Zambia)
1st Princess
Angela Dube (Zimbabwe)
2nd Prince
Richard Mithi (Malawi)
2nd Princess
Susan Phiri (Zambia)
Mr Personality
Arthur Mukonda (Angola)
Miss Personality
Sasekani Masingi (SA)
People’s Choice
Paul Moroe (SA)
Malekhotla Mahooe (Lesotho)
Source: ZBC News
