All hail Suné January
Miss Namibia 2017 not only declared herself as a Namibian ambassador, but also as a voice for Namibian wildlife too. Here is how the night went, in a nutshell.
For 37 years in Namibia celebrating beauty with a charitable purpose, Miss Namibia crowned its 2017 winner last weekend.
For the first time, judging stage presence, charisma and poise, more than nine girls walked away with an award on crowing night. With 30 days of fitness training, general knowledge quizzing and crazy rehearsal hours it all boiled down one being crowned as queen.
The 12 finalists held their composure through it all and while doing so much, they still had to smile throughout the whole show. Proudly dressed by Namibian designers Mc Bright Kavari, My Republik and Donald Diergaardt for their cocktail, day and evening wear they all looked stunning.
Having made it to the top five and answering a question by the judges, Suné January from Rehoboth was crowned by Miss Namibia 2016 Lizelle Esterhuizen, as the new queen. The first runner up is Swakopmunder Romilly Mouton and second runner up is Tessia Mutwamezi from Rundu.
The ten new awards were handed out to the following girls. Talent performance award went to Zandria Swart, general knowledge award to Elizabeth Ipinge, top model award to Suné January, public speaking award Zandria Swart, creative artist award to Sunet van Schalkwyk, athletics and fitness award to Suné January, Miss Congeniality to Sabina Samuel, the public choice award to Romilly Mouton and Miss Photogenic to Suné January.
The top five included Romilly Mouton, Suné January, Tessia Mutwamezi, Zandria Swart and Sunet van Schalkwyk.
The glitzy and glamourous event was attended by previous Miss Namibia winners and runner ups Odile Muller, Barbra Kahatjipara, Laina Bachler, Ndapewa Alfons and Tsakana Nkandih, who spoke about Miss Namibia pageantry then and now.
Laina Bachler of 1983 said so much has changed with technology something every finalist should appreciate. “The stage is so much bigger now even compared to my days. Every girl should be taking part in Miss Namibia, it's something to be proud of,” she said.
Barbra Kahatjipara of 1993 said a typical Miss Namibia is one who should know a little bit of everything because she is an ambassador of many people and the country.
June Shimuoshili
For the first time, judging stage presence, charisma and poise, more than nine girls walked away with an award on crowing night. With 30 days of fitness training, general knowledge quizzing and crazy rehearsal hours it all boiled down one being crowned as queen.
The 12 finalists held their composure through it all and while doing so much, they still had to smile throughout the whole show. Proudly dressed by Namibian designers Mc Bright Kavari, My Republik and Donald Diergaardt for their cocktail, day and evening wear they all looked stunning.
Having made it to the top five and answering a question by the judges, Suné January from Rehoboth was crowned by Miss Namibia 2016 Lizelle Esterhuizen, as the new queen. The first runner up is Swakopmunder Romilly Mouton and second runner up is Tessia Mutwamezi from Rundu.
The ten new awards were handed out to the following girls. Talent performance award went to Zandria Swart, general knowledge award to Elizabeth Ipinge, top model award to Suné January, public speaking award Zandria Swart, creative artist award to Sunet van Schalkwyk, athletics and fitness award to Suné January, Miss Congeniality to Sabina Samuel, the public choice award to Romilly Mouton and Miss Photogenic to Suné January.
The top five included Romilly Mouton, Suné January, Tessia Mutwamezi, Zandria Swart and Sunet van Schalkwyk.
The glitzy and glamourous event was attended by previous Miss Namibia winners and runner ups Odile Muller, Barbra Kahatjipara, Laina Bachler, Ndapewa Alfons and Tsakana Nkandih, who spoke about Miss Namibia pageantry then and now.
Laina Bachler of 1983 said so much has changed with technology something every finalist should appreciate. “The stage is so much bigger now even compared to my days. Every girl should be taking part in Miss Namibia, it's something to be proud of,” she said.
Barbra Kahatjipara of 1993 said a typical Miss Namibia is one who should know a little bit of everything because she is an ambassador of many people and the country.
June Shimuoshili
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