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Selma Kamanya
Selma Carlicia Kamanya (born December 31, 1996, in Windhoek) is a Namibian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Namibia 2018 on July 7, 2018. She represented Namibia at Miss Universe 2018 and Miss World 2025 pageant. Personal life Kamanya lives in Windhoek, Namibia. She holds a Diploma in Economics and is studying for a degree at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). Pageantry Miss Namibia 2018 Kamanya was crowned as Miss Namibia 2018 pageant on 7 July 2018 at the Windhoek Country Club. She succeeded outgoing Miss Namibia 2017 Suné January. Miss Universe 2018 Kamanya represented Namibia at Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Thailand and was unplaced. Miss World 2025 Kamanya also represented Namibia at Miss World 2025 pagaent in Telangana, India. She replaced the original delegate, Albertina Haimbala. She secured her Top 40 position after winning the fast-track challenge of Miss World Top Model Miss World is the oldest existing international be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windhoek
Windhoek (; ; ) is the capital and largest city of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around above sea level, almost exactly at the country's geographical centre. The population of Windhoek, which was 486,169 in 2023, is constantly growing due to a continued migration from other regions in Namibia. Windhoek is the social, economic, political, and cultural centre of the country. Nearly every Namibian national enterprise, governmental body, educational and cultural institution is headquartered there. The city developed at the site of a permanent hot spring known to the local pastoral tribes. It developed rapidly after Jonker Afrikaner, Tribal chief, Captain of the Orlam, settled there in 1840 and built a stone church for his community. In the decades following, multiple wars and armed hostilities resulted in the neglect and destruction of the new settlement. Windhoek was founded a second time in 1890 by Imperial German Army Major Cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country on the west coast of Southern Africa. Its borders include the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south; in the northeast, approximating a quadripoint, Zimbabwe lies less than 200 metres (660 feet) away along the Zambezi, Zambezi River near Kazungula, Zambia. Namibia's capital and largest city is Windhoek. Namibia is the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa, and has been inhabited since prehistoric times by the Khoekhoe, Khoi, San people, San, Damara people, Damara and Nama people. Around the 14th century, immigration, immigrating Bantu peoples arrived as part of the Bantu expansion. From 1600 the Ovambo people#History, Ovambo formed kingdoms, such as Ondonga and Oukwanyama. In 1884, the German Empire established rule over most of the territory, forming a colony known as German South West Africa. Between 1904 and 1908, German troops waged a punitive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Namibia
Miss Namibia is a national beauty pageant in Namibia. The winner represents Namibia at Miss Universe pageant. The organization of Miss Namibia has produced one Miss Universe. Michelle McLean was crowned Miss Universe 1992, and became the first Namibian woman to win the title. McLean had been crowned Miss Namibia 1991 before Miss Universe, and also placed as the fourth runner-up at Miss World 1991. History The first Miss Namibia contest was held in 1980 by Nic Kruger, the founder of the pageant. After that there are three national directors: Nic Kruger (1980–1996), Danie Botes (1997–1998) and Conny Maritz (1999–today). The first Miss Namibia was organised by the Afrikaans newspaper '' Die Republikein'' in 1980 and conducted by Nic Kruger, the founding director of the pageant. The winner Desèré Kotze was allowed to participate in the Miss Universe contest representing Namibia, but wore the South African flag. After that there are two further national directors: Nic Kruger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Universe 2018
Miss Universe 2018 was the 67th Miss Universe pageant, held at the Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Impact Arena in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand, on 17 December 2018. At the conclusion of the event, Demi-Leigh Tebow, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa crowned Catriona Gray of the Philippines as Miss Universe 2018. This was the Philippines' fourth victory after their recent victory in Miss Universe 2015, 2015. Contestants from ninety-four countries and territories competed in this year's pageant, surpassing the previous record of ninety-two in Miss Universe 2017, 2017. The pageant was hosted by Steve Harvey in his fourth consecutive year, along with supermodel Ashley Graham (model), Ashley Graham. Television personality Carson Kressley and runway coach Lu Sierra provided commentary and analysis throughout the event. American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo performed in this year's pageant. Background Location and date The Miss Universe Organization was in talks to host the pageant in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss World 2025
Miss World 2025 was the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant, held at the HITEC City#HITEX Exhibition Centre, HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on 31 May 2025. Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic crowned Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand at the end of the event. This is the first time Thailand has won in the history of the pageant Contestants from 108 countries and territories competed in the pageant. The pageant was co-hosted by Miss World 2016, Stephanie Del Valle and Sachin Kumbhar. Bollywood actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter performed in this edition. Background file:HitexIcon.jpg, 250x250px, HITEC City#Hyderabad International Convention Centre, HITEX Exhibition Centre, the venue of Miss World 2025 On 19 February 2025, the organizers announced that the final event would take place on 31 May 2025 in Hyderabad, India. This was the third time the pageant was held in India, following Miss World 1996 and Miss World 2023. Selection of pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namibia University Of Science And Technology
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country on the west coast of Southern Africa. Its borders include the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south; in the northeast, approximating a quadripoint, Zimbabwe lies less than 200 metres (660 feet) away along the Zambezi, Zambezi River near Kazungula, Zambia. Namibia's capital and largest city is Windhoek. Namibia is the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa, and has been inhabited since prehistoric times by the Khoekhoe, Khoi, San people, San, Damara people, Damara and Nama people. Around the 14th century, immigration, immigrating Bantu peoples arrived as part of the Bantu expansion. From 1600 the Ovambo people#History, Ovambo formed kingdoms, such as Ondonga and Oukwanyama. In 1884, the German Empire established rule over most of the territory, forming a colony known as German South West Africa. Between 1904 and 1908, German troops waged a punitive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telangana
Telangana is a States and union territories of India, state in India situated in the Southern India, south-central part of the Indian subcontinent on the high Deccan Plateau. It is the List of states and union territories of India by area, eleventh largest state by area and the List of states and union territories of India by population, twelfth most populated state in India, according to the 2011 Census of India, 2011 census. On 2 June 2014, the area was separated from the northwestern part of United Andhra Pradesh as the newly formed States and union territories of India, state of Telangana, with Hyderabad as its capital. Telugu language, Telugu, one of the classical languages of India, is the most widely spoken and the primary official language of Telangana state, whereas Urdu is recognised as the second official language. Additionally, several tribal languages such as Gondi, Kolami, Koya and Lambadi are spoken in different regions of the Telangana state. The economy of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss World Top Model
Miss World is the oldest existing international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951. Since his death in 2000, Morley's widow, Julia Morley, has co-chaired the pageant. Along with Miss Universe, Miss International, and Miss Earth, it is one of the Big Four beauty pageants. The current Miss World is Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand who was crowned on 31 May 2025 in Hyderabad, India. History 20th century In 1951 Eric Morley organised a bikini contest as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations that he called the Festival Bikini Contest. The event was popular with the press, which dubbed it "Miss World". The swimsuit competition was intended as a promotion for the bikini, which had only recently been introduced to the market and was still widely regarded as immodest. When the 1951 Miss World pageant winner, Kerstin "Kiki" Hakansson from Sweden, was crowned in a bikini, it added to the controversy. The pageant was originally planned a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BellaNaija
''BellaNaija'' is a Nigerian lifestyle, entertainment, and fashion website headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. History BellaNaija was founded by Uche Eze in 2006. In its early form, BellaNaija featured scanned magazine articles, pictures, and interviews of Nigerian fashion personalities. Achievements In 2013, ''BellaNaija'' was ranked fourth in ''AfricaRanking's'' "Top 10 African Entertainment Websites." Uche Pedro and BellaNaija were also recognized on the SME 100 List of the 100 most creative female-owned firms in Nigeria. They completed the Stanford Seed program and the BBNWonderland – BN Lead Weddings Flagship Event with Baileys. Awards References External links * {{Nigerian magazines Nigerian news websites Lifestyle websites Magazines established in 2006 2006 establishments in Nigeria Online magazines Magazines published in Lagos Online magazines published in Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadja Breytenbach
Nadja Breytenbach is a Namibian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned the title of Miss Namibia 2019. She represented Namibia Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country on the west coast of Southern Africa. Its borders include the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south; in the no ... during Miss Universe 2019. Pageantry On 6 July 2019, Breytenbach first participated at Miss Namibia 2019 competition. She won the pageant which was held at Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino in Windhoek. Her court included Julita-Kitwe Mbangula was chosen as the first runner-up while Johanna Swartbooi was selected the second runner-up. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder Selma Kamanya, Miss Namibia 2018. As Miss Namibia, Breytenbach represented her country at Miss Universe 2019 pageant. References External linksmissnamibia.com.na [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1997 Births
Events January * January 1 – The Emergency Alert System is introduced in the United States. * January 11 – Turkey threatens Cyprus Cyprus (), officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Situated in West Asia, its cultural identity and geopolitical orientation are overwhelmingly Southeast European. Cyprus is the List of isl ... on account of a deal to buy S-300 missile system, Russian S-300 missiles, prompting the Cypriot S-300 crisis, Cypriot Missile Crisis. * January 16 – Murder of Ennis Cosby: Near Interstate 405 (California) on a Los Angeles freeway, Bill Cosby's son Ennis is shot in the head in a failed robbery attempt. * January 17 – A Delta II rocket carrying a military GPS payload explodes, shortly after liftoff from Cape Canaveral. * January 18 – In northwest Rwanda, Hutu militia members kill 6 Spanish aid workers and three soldiers, and seriously wound another. * January 19 – Yasser Arafat returns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
