Meet the African Beauties for Miss World 2017

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Judelsia Bache Miss World Angola 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Judelsia Bache representing Angola in Miss World 2017 is 18 years old and stands tall at 176 cm. Judelsia’s completed her studies in Biology and Physics at High School, after which she has started a degree course in Medicine at University. Her hobbies include reading, dancing and playing football. Judlesia also enjoys watching action movies and is involved in various charitable projects. Angola last competed in Miss World in the year 2013. Angola has never won the Miss World title, though really came close to winning in 2007 when the gorgeous Micaela Reis became the first runner-up. She speaks fluently in Portuguese, English and she loves to learn things in life.

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Nicole Gaelebale Miss World Botswana 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Nicole Lisa Gaelebale representing Botswana in Miss World 2017 is 26 years old and stands tall at a towering height of 183 cm. Currently Nicole is studying for a Degree in Creative Multimedia. She enjoys swimming and dancing. Her favourite film is ‘The Lion King’ and she would one day like to be a camera operator for Disney or Universal studios. She recently worked as a TV presenter and travelled all over Botswana making a TV documentary about her travels. She received a certificate for her organisation called ‘Be the Change’ which is a platform for children to be able to follow their dreams and use them to better their communities. The queen always says, ‘Nothing is impossible if you believe’.

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Akomo Minkata Miss World Cameroon 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Akomo Minkata (aka Michèle Ange Minkata) representing Cameroon in Miss World 2017 is 21 years old and stands tall at 173 cm. Akomo is in the final year of her studies for a Bachelor Degree and is aspiring to be an ambassador for her International Co-operate. Her interests are singing, dancing, playing basketball and travelling. She plays the piano and loves all types of music. Akomo has been involved in campaigns in Primary Schools to advise students about the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse. She is also a Goodwill Ambassador of the association "La Colombe" which fights against sexual abuse against children. She considers 'Live each second as though it was your last' as her life motto.

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Cristilene dos Santos Miss World Cape Verde 2017 Finalist for Miss World 2017

Cristilene dos Santos representing Cape Verde in Miss World 2017 is 25 years old and stands tall at cm. The queen was crowned last December and she is all set to represent Cape Verde in Miss World 2017. She hails from the island of São Vicente and has participated in various regional pageants as well. A model by profession, she holds the title of Miss Jorge Barbosa 2015, São Vicente 2015 and Miss Inter-Liceu, and Miss Cape Verde 2016. Cape Verde last competed in Miss World 2010 and is now set to make a comeback with Cristilene after a gap of 6 years.

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Gbane Mandjalia Miss World Ivory Coast 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Maguy Gbane Mandjalia representing Cote d'Ivoire in Miss World 2017 is 26 years old and stands tall at an eminent height of 186 cm. Currently a student of Marketing, Mandjalia enjoys fitness and running. She has set up an NGO that helps with the struggle against low level of education for children in Africa by helping and funding their school fees. She is extremely passionate about the work she does with them. Mandjalia likes blogging and IT Science and has an interest in fashion and cooking. Maguy speaks in French, English, and Spanish confidently. She also enjoys traditional dancing. Having a go-getter attitude in life, she believes to 'Never Give Up.'

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Farah Shaaban Miss World Egypt 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Farah Shaaban representing Egypt in Miss World 2017 is 19 years old and stands tall at 171 cm. Farah is currently studying Computer Science at University and has ambitions to become a computer programmer that develops fun and beneficial programmes for children. She would also like to continue her studies in Human Development which she has a passion for together with Psychology. Farah enjoys swimming, reading, acting and dancing. She can speak Arabic, English, French, and German fluently. She loves her sister the most and says “My sister can help to eliminate negative thoughts and replace them with positive emotions.”

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Catalina Mangue Ondo Biye Miss World Equatorial Guinea 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Catalina Mangue Ondo Biye (aka Katty Mangue Ondo) representing Equatorial Guinea in Miss World 2017 is 18 years of age and stands tall at 174 cm. She hails from Mongomo, and is currently living in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea.

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Kisanet Molla Miss World Ethiopia 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Kisanet Molla (aka Kisanet Gbereslasie) representing Ethiopia in Miss World 2017 is 22 years old and stands tall at 170 cm. Kisanet's proudest moment was when she graduated from University after completing her studies in Nursing. She is currently working as a nurse. Since being crowned Miss Ethiopia, Kisanet has been involved in supporting women and children. Her favourite book is 'The Great Gatsby' and her favourite film is 'Titanic.' She enjoys running, salsa and African dancing and has designed her own cultural dress. Her life motto is 'I can.'

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Kisanet Molla Miss World Ethiopia 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Kisanet Molla (aka Kisanet Gbereslasie) representing Ethiopia in Miss World 2017 is 22 years old and stands tall at 170 cm. Kisanet's proudest moment was when she graduated from University after completing her studies in Nursing. She is currently working as a nurse. Since being crowned Miss Ethiopia, Kisanet has been involved in supporting women and children. Her favourite book is 'The Great Gatsby' and her favourite film is 'Titanic.' She enjoys running, salsa and African dancing and has designed her own cultural dress. Her life motto is 'I can.'

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Afua Asieduwaa Akrofi Miss World Ghana 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Afua Asieduwaa Akrofi representing Ghana in Miss World 2017 is 24 years old and stands tall at 180 cm. Afua's proudest moment is when she was accepted into her first choice University. She is currently an Undergraduate at the University of Ghana studying Social Sciences and has ambitions to become a Diplomat with the dream of being the first female United Nations General Secretary. Afua also has a talent for performing Ghanaian Traditional Dance and has a pet dog called Buddy. Personal Motto: 'In life you have to believe in something or else you would fall for anything.'

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Asmaou Diallo Miss World Guinea 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Asmaou Diallo representing Guinea in Miss World 2017 is 24 years old and stands tall at 173 cm. After completing her masters in Economic Policy Analysis, Asmaou is currently working as a Trainee Accountant in an audit firm while her ambition is to own her own Company. She enjoys swimming, reading, and performing Balafon, the Guinea traditional dance. Since being crowned, Asmaou has set up her own NGO. Her proudest moment is when she saved somebody's life by donating blood. For her the important things in life are 'love, kindness and compassion’.

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Laila Da Costa Miss World Guinea Bissau 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Laila Elewar Da Costa representing Guinea-Bissau in Miss World 2017 is 20 years old and stands tall at 181 cm. Laila is currently working as a model and is preparing to start a degree course in Languages and Business Relations. She has ambitions to set up an agency for people with disabilities. Laila's proudest moment is when she received her High School Diploma. Her favourite film is ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and her favourite song is 'And I'm telling you' by Jennifer Hudson. Her life’s motto is 'With a little help from each other the world will become better’.

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Magline Jeruto Miss World Kenya 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Magline Jeruto representing Kenya in Miss World 2017 is 24 years old and stands tall at 172 cm. Magline has a bachelor's degree in Tourism and Travel Management and is currently working as a Travel Consultant. Her dream job would be to be a Diplomat. She enjoys travelling, hiking, contemporary dance and salsa. Magline also has interests in crocheting and pottery. Her favourite film is ‘La La Land’ and favourite song is ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams. She believes that 'Success does not come for you, you go to it’.

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Mpoi Mahao Miss World Lesotho 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Mpoi Mahao representing Lesotho in Miss World 2017 is 20 years old and stands tall at 170 cm. Currently a student, Mpoi has ambitions to be a Lawyer and to open her own Law firm. She enjoys reading, taekwondo and skiing. Her special talents lie in Ballroom dancing, singing and poetry recitals; she is particularly talented in handicraft and is part of the African Creatives Indaba. She loves Will Smith’s movie 'The Pursuit of Happyness.' Since being crowned Mpoi has raised awareness about Aids and HIV. She knows languages Sesotho, English, IsiXhosa, and IsiZulu excellently. She believes that 'Strive to be the best.'

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Wokie Dolo Miss World Liberia 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Wokie Dolo representing Liberia in Miss World 2017 is 25 years old and stands tall at 170 cm. Wokie has completed Bachelor of Science Degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution and has ambitions to be a Social Entrepreneur. Her proudest moment was being the keynote speaker at her Alma University during her Graduation Programme. She enjoys mentoring children, dancing, cooking and playing sports. Wokie’s favourite film is ‘the Transporter’ and her favourite song is ‘The Greatest love of all’ by Whitney Houston. She personally believes that ‘If your dream doesn’t scare you, then it’s not big enough’.

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Felana Tirindraza Miss World Madagascar 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Felana Tirindraza representing Madagascar in Miss World 2017 is 19 years old and stands tall at 175 cm. Felana is studying Journalism and would like to pursue a career in TV Journalism. Her sporting interests include basketball, high jump and petanque. She plays the guitar and has a special talent for dancing. Her proudest moment is when she assisted victims of a drought in Androy where there are currently one million people suffering from hunger. She would like to continue her work supporting those affected by the drought. She persists that in life 'if you can't be a star in the sky, be a lamp at home’.

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Bessika Bucktawor Miss World Mauritius 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Bessika Bucktawor representing Mauritius in Miss World 2017 is 22 years old and stands tall at 170 cm. Currently studying Psychology, Bessika has future ambitions to be a Lecturer, because she enjoys sharing knowledge. Her hobbies and interests include swimming, trekking, painting, and contemporary dance. She has been volunteering for organisations that have been caring for orphans and rescuing stray animals, she herself currently has twenty-three dogs, six cats and two tortoises. Her life’s motto is 'everything happens for a reason’.

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Ugochi Ihezue Miss World Nigeria 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Ugochi Mitchel Ihezue representing Nigeria in Miss World 2017 is 21 years old and stands tall at 188 cm. Ugochi is studying for two Degrees, one in Fine and Applied Arts and the other in Accountancy and has ambitions to become a world class Textile Designer. She enjoys travelling, reading, and playing Scrabble and Chess. She performs Traditional Nigerian Dance and has a special talent for poetry and speed painting. She has a special interest in Agriculture as well. She thinks that we should be grateful and appreciate the little things in life for they matter the most.

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Elsa Iradukunda Miss World Rwanda 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Elsa Iradukunda representing Rwanda in Miss World 2017 is 19 years old and stands tall at 176 cm. Elsa is a High School Graduate, currently working for a bank as a brand ambassador but her dream job would be to work in mining. She has always been passionate about swimming and was once part of the National Swimming team, which she is very proud of. Since being crowned Miss Rwanda, Elsa has taken part in organising cataract surgery for 200 vulnerable adults, paid for 11 student's University fees, helped families affected by genocide and provided Hepatitis vaccine to 1000 adults. Her life’s motto is 'Venture outside your boundaries to know what life looks like’.

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Nar Codou Diouf Miss World Senegal 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Nar Codou Diouf representing Senegal in Miss World 2017 is 23 years old and stands tall at 172 cm. After completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Private Law, Nar is currently studying a Master’s Degree in Business and Tax Law and would like to do her bar training and become a Lawyer specialising in both business and the Rights of women and children. Since being crowned Miss Sengal, Nar took on the position of the President of Association of Empire Najah, which is an organisation that supports underprivileged women and children. Nar also enjoys drumming and horse riding and has a special talent in 'Sabar', a traditional dance of Senegal.

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Hilary Joubert Miss World Seychelles 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Hilary Joubert representing Seychelles in Miss World 2017 is 23 years old and stands tall at 168 cm. Hilary's proudest moment is when she graduated from the Maritime Training Academy in Fisheries and Science. She is currently working as a Customer Service Representative and has ambitions to continue with her education and become a Bank Branch Manager. Hilary enjoys swimming, walking, and performing Seychelles’ traditional dance. Her favourite film is 'High School Musical 3'. She truly believes that 'nothing is impossible in life if you put your heart in it’.

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Ade van Heerden Miss World South Africa 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Adè van Heerden representing South Africa in Miss World 2017 is 26 years old and stands tall at 175 cm. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery, Ade is currently a Lieutenant and is working as a Medical Doctor in the South African National Defence Force. She would eventually like to specialise in Emergency and Nutritional Medicine. Adè enjoys boxing, self-defence and fitness. She achieved a National Award in Rhythmic Gymnastics and also competed in World's oldest and longest Ultra Marathon. She believes that 'always be the hardest worker in the room because you can turn your obstacles into launching platforms’.

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Julitha Kabete Miss World Tanzania 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Julitha Kabete representing Tanzania in Miss World 2017 is 20 years old and stands tall at 169 cm. Julitha is currently a student of Strategic Brand Communication but would like to create her own brand in Fashion and Beauty; she also aspires to become an established Environmental Activist. She enjoys playing soccer, cooking and dancing and has a special talent for Haya - Tanzania’s Tribe Traditional Dance. Julitha loves art in the form of sketching and designing. She has volunteered at a school for disabled children and her proudest moment is when she worked on a project building concrete dustbins in her community.

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Emna Abdelhedi Miss World Tunisia 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Emna Abdelhedi representing Tunisia in Miss World 2017 is 21 years old and stands tall at 180 cm. Emma is currently a first year student studying Fine Art and has ambitions to be a Good Will Ambassador or an art teacher. Her proudest moment is when she completed her project to renovate a school, the joy she could see on children's faces. Emma also enjoys listening to music, drawing and aerobics. Her special talent lies in Traditional and Oriental dancing. Her life’s motto is 'giving makes you the richest person in the world’.

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Mary Kapya Chibula Miss World Zambia 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Mary Kapya Chibula representing Zambia in Miss World 2017 is 22 years old. Mary is a fourth-year Development Studies student at the University of Zambia. She works with Young Women Christian Association in Mongu to identify schools which she can give a helping hand. Talking about education in an interview she said, I’m very passionate about school because without education, I would not be where I’m today, so this is why I have come up with a project to support underprivileged children with uniforms so that they can have confidence to attend school. She also holds workshop on entrepreneurship for youths in Mongu.

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Chiedza Lorraine Mhosva Miss World Zimbabwe 2017 Finalist Miss World 2017

Chiedza Lorraine Mhosva representing Zimbabwe in Miss World 2017 is 23 years old and stands tall at 172 cm. Chiedza is currently studying acting and would like to be a professional actor and an acting coach. She has a passion for the arts and enjoys listening to Jazz music. Her proudest and most memorable moment is the day she became the leader of the 'Be in School' campaign, which became a successful project in promoting education in Zimbabwe. Chiedza has three dogs and her favourite film is 'Everyone's Child'. Her life’s motto is 'be the change you want to see’.