MISS UNIVERSE 2019
Zozibini Tunzi was crowned on 8th December, 2019 as the Miss Universe , by the outgoing title
holder , Catriona Gray , at Tyler Perry Studios.
Her win brings South Africa its third Miss Universe title and she is the first black woman to be
crowned since Leila Lopes (Miss Universe 2011) of Angola. However, she is the first delegate in
the history of the competition to be crowned in her natural, Afro-textured hair.
the history of the competition to be crowned in her natural, Afro-textured hair.
During the final round of the pageant, the top three contestants were asked:
"What is the most important thing we should teach young girls today?"
To which Tunzi replied:
"I think the most important thing we should be teaching young girls today is leadership
It's something that has been lacking in young girls and women for a very long time.
Not because we don't want to but because of what society has labelled women to be.
I think we are the most powerful beings in the world and that we should be given every
opportunity. And that is what we should be teaching these young girls to take up space.
Nothing is as important as taking up space in society and cementing yourself .
Thank you. "
PERSONAL REVIEW :
Honestly, this was a well-deserved win! Zozibini had all the qualities of a Miss Universe be it her
effortless charm, the "it" factor , her intelligence and the incredible communication skills.
I literally had goosebumps listening to her final answer, lmao!
Even in the evening gown competition it was only Zozibini's gown that represented her nation
- the brown of the South African soils and blue of the ocean bordering it.
She had the courage to break the beauty stereotypes and embrace her individuality (her tanned
skin and short hair). Tomorrow a young African girl, who aspires to conquer the horizons, and
lead a purposeful life , will be able to do so because she can see her reflection in this woman.
Very few people know that Zozibini Tunzi had entered the Miss South Africa 2017 pageant but
couldn't make it to the top. She returned again in 2019 keeping everything natural and simple,
but with a complete transformation in terms of her confidence and preparation.
Eventually she was crowned as Miss South Africa 2019 on women's day, forging ahead
towards the glory of winning the Miss Universe title. This is a true example of
life rewarding hard work , resilience and tenacity.
