Miss Eswatini Explained

Miss Eswatini Organization
Type:Beauty pageant
Headquarters:Manzini
Location:Eswatini
Language:Swazi
Leader Title:National Director
Leader Name:Musawenkosi Mantinto
Website:misseswatini.com

The Miss Eswatini is a national beauty pageant in Eswatini. The pageant was named Miss Swaziland beauty pageant and rebranded to be Miss Eswatini Organization in 2018. The pageant winner aims to be an ambassador of her country. Eswatini last competed at Miss Universe 1994 when Nicola Smith, Miss Swaziland 1994 competed for the crown. This year winner is Tania Nunn who crowned on November 28, 2022.[1]

History

Miss Eswatini pageant was held for first time in 1975. The pageant was run by Eswatini Beauty Pageant Association (ESBPA) in Swaziland. The winner of Miss Eswatini has competed at Miss World pageant ever since the inception of the pageant in 1975 with Vinah Mamba as the country's first international representative. Miss Eswatini will be taking pride in its ability to produce and nurture independent and motivated young ladies who will play an important role in our society through their different skills and abilities through this year's Miss Eswatini pageant. Since 2010 Eswatini does not compete at the Miss World, the last candidate is Nompilo Mncina (as Miss Swaziland 2009). In 2017 the Miss Eswatini held for the first time after 3 years left. Eswatini National Arts and Culture (ESNCAC) partnered to the Miss Eswatini committee. Nowadays the winner will take act as goodwill ambassador in the Kingdom of Eswatini and will go to Miss Africa beauty pageant. It's unsure that the kingdom will automatically return at Miss Universe or even Miss World competition.

The new foundation after renaming the country's name, the Miss Eswatini holds mission is to empower and provide opportunities for young, diverse, goal women who have the desire and passion for public service and charity while progressively moving forward in their personal and professional life during their year of service and beyond.

In 2022 the committee planned to get the license of Miss Universe. The winner of Miss Eswatini expected to represent the kingdom at the next edition of Miss Universe.[2]

Ownership

Titleholders

1975—Present

Miss Universe Swaziland/Eswatini

YearMiss Eswatini
YearMiss Swaziland 1975—2017
1975Vinah Thembi Mamba
1978Nyamalele Ndlovu
1979Gladys Adelaide Carmichael
1980Nomagoisa Cawe
1983Gladys Rudd
1984Busie Motsa
1985June Hank
1986Ilana Faye Lapidos
1987Phindile Simelane
1988Thandeka Magagula
1991Jackie Emelda Bennett
1992Candy Litchfield
1993Danila Faias
1994Nicola Smith
1995Mandy Saulus
1996Olive Healy
1997Xoliswa Mkhonta
1998Cindy Stanckoczi
1999Colleen Tullonen
2000Glenda Mabuza
2002Nozipho Shabangu
2003Thembelihle Zwane
2005Zinhle Marcia Magongo
2007Nkosingiphile Dlamini
2008
2009Nompilo Mncina
2011
2013Samukelesiwe Magagula
2017Linda Hutchinson
YearMiss Eswatini 2018—Present
2018Nosipho Dlamini
2022Tania Nunn

Representatives to international beauty pageants

Miss Universe Eswatini

YearRegionMiss EswatiniPlacement at Miss UniverseSpecial AwardsNotes
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HhohhoNicola SmithUnplacedThe last Miss Swaziland competed at Miss Universe as "Swaziland".
HhohhoDanila Faias UnplacedSwaziland Beauty Pageant Association (SBPA) directorship.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TANIA NUNN CROWNED MISS ESWATINI 2022/23. 29 December 2022. en. new.observer.org.sz.
  2. Web site: Obstacle in Miss Universe Dream. 29 December 2022. en. PressReader.