#South African beauty pageants

[conandaily2022]

What mentorship programs does Miss Universe South Africa 2023 Bryoni Govender want to introduce?

Miss Universe South Africa 2023 Bryoni Natalie Govender, 27, of Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa never allows a setback to determine her destination. She describes herself as a tenacious woman.

[news-buzz]

Chidimma Adetshina: Beauty queen stripped of South African citizenship in row over nationality News Buzz

Chidimma Adetshina, the beauty queen at the focus of a heated nationality dispute, is set to be stripped of her travel documents and South African citizenship. Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student, was the focus of an investigation after making it to the finals of the Miss South Africa pageant. Her eligibility was questioned because of her Nigerian and Mozambican ancestry. In August, she pulled…

[hestiasroom]

the ballerinafarm instagram page is so fascinating to me specifically because of the way white christian women idolize it.

it makes it so very clear that perfect womanhood in their eyes is first and foremost WHITE, thin, blonde-hair and blue eyes, heterosexual & married, as many children as possible, and deeply religious. she will only ever be seen doing domestic tasks, at home, or if she leaves home, it's to do beauty pageants.

and you should see the men in her comment sections. they make it clear there is only one way to be, and it's her way. other women are clearly marked out as less than.

i want to make clear that i have zero issues with how hannah, the woman running the page, is choosing to live her life. she seems happy and if she likes it, i love it for her.

but to the audience, man oh man. they idolize this very narrow construct of womanhood, trash any woman who deviates even a little bit from it, and then wonder why women have become so alienated from it.

i'm fascinated by the way they love her brand of motherhood in particular. both of my great grandmothers had between 10-12 children each. they worked on farms because that's all they had known. like many african americans they were sharecroppers and subsistence farmers in the rural deep south. would their womanhood be as idolized and idealized as hannah's? would their children be seen as just as beautiful and worthy? would the white christian women fawning over hannah be just as proud to have a woman like my ancestors represent American womanhood? methinks not, and i think it's one of the reasons women like me in particular are so ambivalent about motherhood. i know my (theoretical) motherhood simply isn't as valued as they claim - that privilege belongs to white moms alone. it's hard to buy the lie when you've seen the truth of things up close and personal for years. "be fruitful and multiply" really only applies to making tons of perfect white babies.

[lboogie1906]

Kimberly Clarice Aiken Cockerham (October 11, 1974) was Miss America in 1994.

She won Miss Columbia and Miss South Carolina in 1993 en route to her 1994 Miss America crown. She was the first African American woman to be crowned Miss South Carolina.

She did not win any preliminary awards, but she was still selected as a top 10 finalist and excelled during the live pageant with a stirring vocal rendition of “Summertime” for her talent, and impressive showings in the swimsuit, evening gown, and interview competitions. She was 18 years old when she won the coveted title of Miss America and was only the fifth woman of African descent to be crowned. Her pageant coach was CB Mathis of CB’s Limited in Lancaster, South Carolina. Aiken used the plight of the homeless as her platform.

She has made numerous television appearances and was once recognized by People Magazine as one of the “Fifty Most Beautiful People in the World”.

She was initiated as a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority at Epsilon Tau Chapter. After graduating from NYU, she pursued a career in public accounting with Ernst & Young LLP, one of the Big Four accounting firms. Today, she is an image consultant and motivational speaker. A professional speaker for nearly ten years, she entertains and inspires audiences with her programs, using her varied experiences and sharing stories of overcoming obstacles, such as brain surgery. She is a regular columnist for Pageantry Magazine. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #deltasigmatheta

[danbiputa]

I'm just a South African girl who entered a beauty pageant and then it all came Tumblring down

[isfeed]

Hounded From a Beauty Pageant in South Africa, Then Crowned in Nigeria.

A South African beauty pageant contestant with Nigerian heritage was forced to withdraw from the competition after her participation fueled anti-immigrant sentiments. Source: New York Times Hounded From a Beauty Pageant in South Africa, Then Crowned in Nigeria.

[businesspr]

Hounded From a Beauty Pageant in South Africa, Then Crowned in Nigeria.

A South African beauty pageant contestant with Nigerian heritage was forced to withdraw from the competition after her participation fueled anti-immigrant sentiments. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/world/africa/south-africa-nigeria-miss-universe.html

[ghsheet]

Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest

Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest

After being hounded over her nationality and forced to drop out of the Miss South Africa contest, Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned beauty queen of a totally different country. Ms Adetshina cried tears of joy as she was named Miss Universe Nigeria on Saturday. "This crown is not just for beauty; it's a call for unity," the 23-year-old law student stated after weeks at the centre of an intense media storm. She was invited to participate in Miss Universe Nigeria after her position as a finalist in the Miss South Africa contest sparked a wave of criticism. Some people in South Africa had questioned her eligibility to compete in the beauty pageant because despite being a South African citizen, Ms Adetshina's father is Nigerian and her mother has Mozambican roots.

[zeitjournal]

Digital tit-for-tat: How South Africans Are Losing the Bolt Prank They Started

The internet is a strange place, and lately, it’s been the battlefield for a war no one saw coming. What started as a heated debate over a beauty pageant has spiraled into a full-blown clash between South Africans and Nigerians, with ride-hailing app Bolt at the center of the chaos. The Pageant That Lit the Fuse The drama kicked off with the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant, where Chidimma…

[ejesgistnews]

Chidimma Adetshina Withdraws from Miss South Africa 2024 Over Citizenship Controversy.   The frontrunner in the Miss South Africa 2024 beauty pageant, Chidimma Adetshina, has officially withdrawn from the contest following an outburst over her true heritage as a Nigerian. This came weeks of hard-sustained pressure and an investigation by the government into her true status of citizenship.   Adetshina, 23, emerged as one of the favorites in the beauty contest, but has been on the receiving end of a wave of xenophobic backlash ever since her participation was announced in July; in addition, the South African Home Affairs Ministry announced its opening an investigation into her citizenship based on claims that her mother may have committed identity fraud, which has raised the row.   Read Also: Police Recover 15 Pump Action Rifles From Suspected Gunrunners In Niger State   Investigation into background of Chidimma Adetshina.    Preliminary investigations have revealed "prima facie indications" that Adetshina's mother allegedly stole the identity of a South African woman. Making these findings public breathed new life into the controversy over Adetshina's eligibility, with many opposed to her competing in the pageant. The ministry is seeking legal advice on how this could affect Adetshina's citizenship, as she was only a baby at the time of the suspected fraud.   The investigating request was initially made by the organizers of the pageant following a public outburst over the issue, including cabinet ministers who had been rattled and @flagged on social media. Despite that, Adetshina had enjoyed massive support from different quarters, many rallying behind her amid the xenophobic attacks.   Pay Attention To: Abuja Area Mama murdered, body dumped on Mabushi Expressway   Sharing in an emotional post on Instagram, Adetshina revealed that she was pulling out due to threats against her family's safety and well-being. "After much careful consideration, I have made the very tough decision to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and wellbeing of my family and I," she wrote.   Born in Soweto to a Nigerian father and a South African mother of Mozambican descent, Adetshina had previously spoken to the media about her mixed heritage, saying it is the diversity that makes up who she is. Her withdrawal sparked further debates on more extensive issues of xenophobia and mixed heritage in South Africa.   This Saturday, it is going to end without one of its most talked-about contestants: the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant. Adetshina's exit has created a vacuum in this competition, but her story will not end here and will turn into a successful example of the many intricacies behind identity and citizenship in a multicultural nation. Pay Attention To: Five Children Die We Within 24 Hours After   Grateful for all the love and support she received, Adetshina expressed her thanks to everyone who stood by her during this rather tumultuous period. "I am really thankful for all the love and support I've been shown." She signed off her statement with a note of thanks to everyone who stood by her during this rather tumultuous period.   The withdrawal of Chidimma Adetshina from the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant is not just a loss for the competition but something of high stake in relation to the ongoing discourse about nationality, identity, and belonging in South Africa. As the country continues wrestling with these issues, Adetshina's story offers a reminder of the rich tapestry that constitutes the nation.

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South African Cattle Ranch

In South Africa, Cattle Ranches Now Feature Spa Treatments for Cows  15 Educational Observations South African cattle ranches are now offering luxury spa treatments for cows, including mud baths and pedicures. Farmers claim that pampered cows produce higher quality beef and milk. The annual “Bovine Beauty Pageant” is a major event where cows compete in categories like “Best Hooficure.” Locals…

[renesf]

European And African Countries Withdrawing From Miss Universe?

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (The Adobo Chronicles, El Salvador Bureau) – European and African countries have collectively decided to withdraw from future Miss Universe Pageants after their candidates were conspicuously absent from the top 10 of the 72nd edition.  Outraged by the dominance of South American beauties in this year’s frontrunner circle, European and African nations expressed their…

[sunzambian]

I owe the police nothing, says James Ndambo

I owe the police nothing, says James Ndambo ...says it is malice for some rogue online media outlets to insinuate he has failed to pay police officers in Choma for providing security during the My Home Town beauty pageant

By NATION REPORTER  James Ndambo, founder of My Home Town (MHT) Zambia has described social media propaganda that he has failed to pay police officers who provided security during the My Home Town beauty pageant contest as nothing but nihilistic malice meant to slander his name and bring it into ridicule. Mr Ndambo, the philanthropist and Zambia’s South African business mogul has said it was…

[lboogie1906]

Cheslie Corrinne Kryst (April 28, 1991 – January 30, 2022) was a television correspondent, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2019. She was an attorney and a correspondent for Extra (2009-22). She was nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards.

She was born in Jackson, Michigan, to an African-American mother and a Polish-American father. She had four brothers and a sister. Her mother, April Simpkins, competed in pageantry and was crowned Mrs. North Carolina US when she was a child. The family moved from Michigan to Charlotte, North Carolina, when she was young and settled in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where attended Northwestern High School. The family moved to Fort Mill, South Carolina, after transferring to Fort Mill High School.

After high school, she moved to Columbia, South Carolina, and attended the Honors College at the University of South Carolina. She graduated cum laude from the Darla Moore School of Business with a BS in Marketing and Human Resource Management. She was a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society, the Gamecocks women’s track and field team, and the mock trial.

She enrolled in Wake Forest University School of Law, graduating with a JD/MBA.

She was licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and South Carolina and began working as an attorney in civil litigation at Poyner Spruill LLP. She worked pro bono not only for clients who were low-level drug offenders but with Brittany K. Barnett of the Buried Alive Project, to free a client sentenced to life imprisonment. She was the founder of the fashion blog White Collar Glam, dedicated to helping women dress professionally in white-collar jobs.

She interviewed actor Terrence Howard and broke the news that he was retiring from acting after the final season of Empire. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[zambianobserver]

James Ndambo Allegedly Owing Over K2 Million To 300 Police Officers

JAMES NDAMBO ALLEGEDLY OWING OVER K2 MILLION TO 300 POLICE OFFICERS By Mastone Moonze South African based Zambian businessman James Ndambo is allegedly owing over K2 million to about 300 police officers that were deployed to provide security during the prestigious My Home Town Beauty Pageant and other events held in Choma district in July this year. The Police Officers who spoke on condition…

[naturalafricangoddess]

Here she is!! Miss Universe 2019! Miss South Africa! Zozibini Tunzi! Not only did she represent South Africa, but she also represented pure black beauty and wore her natural hair proudly ❤🇿🇦