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On the 7th of October, the eagerly anticipated MISS EMBO PAGEANT celebrated the crowning of their Queens for the second edition of this culturally enriching event. The pageant’s primary objective is to educate and foster cultural growth among South African youth. The splendid affair unfolded at the Sicelo Bhani Community Hall in the Eastern Cape’s charming town of Bizana.
The brainchild of the pageant, Olwethu Ray Mhlongo, Lumka Zangwa, and Yandisa Dinga, operating under the banner of Yasembo Empire (Pty) Ltd, is dedicated to molding young girls into future leaders who possess a deep understanding of their native culture.
Olwethu Ray Mhlongo, one of the founders, expressed her emotions, saying,
I cried when I saw the success of this year’s event without any major funding, with support solely from local businesses whose owners believed in our modest dream of uplifting young girls. I’m hopeful that the success of this year’s event will attract more sponsors for our third edition.
The competition saw participation from contestants hailing from various corners of the country, including towns such as Idutywa, Flagstaff, Lusikisiki, Port Shepstone, Bizana, and uMzimkhulu.
Here are the distinguished titleholders:
Seniors:
- Queen: Bonke Jaca (uMzimkhulu)
- 1st Princess: Luhle Shabane (Bizana)
- 2nd Princess: Isiphile Nkonzo (uMzimkhulu)
Teens:
- Queen: Unam Sithole (Bizana)
- 1st Princess: Sinothile Ntakana (Bizana)
- 2nd Princess: Siyamthanda Gama (Bizana)
Juniors:
- Queen: Milisa Msalela (Umzimkhulu)
- 1st Princess: Magugu Zwezwe (uMzimkhulu)
- 2nd Princess: Melokuhle Qadi (Bizana)
Additional Titles:
- Miss Popularity: Asekho Dlamini
- Miss Personality: Yandisa Mbala
- Director’s Choice: Iminathi Madikizela
- Public Choice: Sasalethu Mzomba
The MISS EMBO PAGEANT’s second edition, celebrated with fervor and cultural significance, not only crowned deserving Queens but also succeeded in showcasing the power of local support and commitment to uplifting the next generation of young leaders. The pageant’s founders and participants alike hold high hopes for an even more successful third edition, one that promises to further empower and educate South African youth in their rich cultural heritage.
