128 contestants worldwide are set to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 competition, the 73rd edition.
The Miss Universe finale will be held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, on 16 November 2024. At the end of the event, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua will crown her successor.
About 19 beauty queens including Nigeria’s Chidinma Adetshina will compete for the coveted crown.
Here is a closer look at the African delegates that will shine on the night.
1. Nelma Tchissola Ferreira (Angola)
Nelma Tchissola Ferreira will be representing Angola at Miss Universe 2024. The 26-year-old is a former 2018 Miss World Angola contestant and 2nd runner-up Miss Universe Angola 2022.
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2. Thanalo Keutlwile (Botswana)
Thanalo Keutwile is Botswana’s representative. The 28-year-old model and medical doctor hopes to follow Mpule Kwelagobe, the first African woman to win the Miss Universe in 1999.
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3. Noura Njikam (Cameroon)
Noura Njikam representing Cameroon is a 24-year-old environmental science enthusiast from Douala. She aims to use her position to promote environmental preservation and education awareness, inspiring global change.
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4. Ilda Amani (Democratic Republic of Congo)
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Ilda Amani is an entrepreneur, model, and social activist. As an experienced content creator, the 26-year-old Ilda uses social media to promote beauty, fashion, and advocacy, hoping to combine her passion for creativity with a dedication to social impact.
5. Marie Emmanuelle Diamala (Cote d’Ivoire)
Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala is passionate about community development and environmental conservation. As a student and champion for sustainable living, she raises awareness of her country’s cultural history and environmental challenges. The 20-year-old’s vision is to encourage young people in her neighborhood to take an active role in environmental preservation.
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6. Logina Salah (Egypt)
34-year-old Logina Salah is one contestant who wears many hats. A finance graduate, she is a model, makeup artist, mother, influencer and advocate for women’s rights. She was honored as the Most Influential Woman in 2020 by the World Women Foundation.
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7.Diana Dashaira Mouhafo ( Equatorial Guinea)
With a degree in commerce and marketing, Diana Mouhafo is representing Equatorial Guinea. The 24-year-old has competed in Miss Universe since 2019 and hopes to be her nation’s first semifinalist.
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8. Snit Tewoldemedhin (Eritrea)
Snit Tewoldemedhin has a degree in neuroscience and is passionate about helping youngsters with learning impairments. She is a Montessori teacher who is passionate about education and wants to provide resources for special needs schooling around the world.
The 25-year-old won the Miss Africa USA in 2023 but is participating in Miss Universe for the first time.
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9. Saran Bah (Guinea)
Saran Bah is a model and humanitarian who started her career at the age of 19. A former Miss Guinea (2019), she has represented Guinea on international stages, including Miss World 2021. She placed among the top 40 in Miss World 2021/22
Through her NGO, the 29-year-old aims to increase educational access and support community development projects in Guinea.
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10. Irene Ng’endo Mukii (Kenya)
A former Miss Africa 2019, Irene Ng’endo Mukii is representing Kenya at the Miss Universe. She is a software developer, dancer, and entrepreneur. Aged 26, she has previously held the title of Miss Africa 2019 and placed in the Top 21 of Miss Grand International 2020. Mukii aims to bring the crown home, building on Kenya’s past successes.
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11. Tania Rene (Mauritius)
28-year-old Tania Rene is a model and project manager with a passion for Japanese culture. She takes her passion for Mauritius and her varied experiences to Miss Universe, hoping to highlight her country’s beauty and diversity while advocating for cultural exchanges.
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12. Prisca Anyolo (Namibia)
Prisca Anyolo is a media expert with experience in television and public relations. Her advocacy is focused on women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, and she intends to use her platform to help young women develop self-confidence and business skills.
With Namibia winning Miss Universe in 1992, the 28-year-old hopes to become her nation’s first back-to-back semifinalist.
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13. Chidinma Adetshina (Nigeria)
From being a Miss South Africa contestant to winning the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidinma Adetshina’s journey has been nothing short of interesting.
Riding on the fame of her victory, she hopes to make a significant impact at the Miss Universe competition.
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14. Fatou Bintou Gueye (Senegal)
Fatou Gueye, 23 is a strong advocate for education and empowerment for young girls. Her representation at Miss Universe 2024 marks the fourth time Senegal has competed, with previous participations in 1974, 1985, and 1987.
15. Khadija Omar (Somalia)
Known for her story of resilience, Khadija Omar will make history as the first hijabi woman to represent Somalia at Miss Universe. Born in a refugee camp in Kenya where she grew up, the 23-year-old beauty influencer moved to Canada in 2010. She now uses her platform to advocate for inclusivity and diversity.
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16. Judith Peter Ngusa (Tanzania)
Not a stranger in the pageantry world, Judith Peter Ngusa is a former Miss United Nations 2022 winner. A postpartum health activist from Dar es Salaam, she was also in the Top 10 at Miss Tanzania 2019.
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17. Brandina Lubuli (Zambia)
A 28-year-old advocate for child and women’s rights, Brandina Lubuli is representing Zambia after the country’s six-year hiatus. She makes history at the Miss Universe 2024 as the first-ever mother and married woman to compete for the title.
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18. Sakhile Dube (Zimbabwe)
Previously winning various titles including Miss Earth 2022 and Miss Supranational 2023, Sakhile Dube brings her passion to Miss Univers and hopes to make a difference for Zimbabwe.
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