In a heartfelt message ahead of Miss Universe Zimbabwe’s finale, South African actress Connie Ferguson has urged the contestants to hold on to faith, family, and self-belief.
She emphasised that God, family, and community are “the pillars that will hold you up” in a world that can often feel “big and scary.”
Connie joins the judging panel for the pageant, which takes place today (Saturday) in Harare.
Connie Ferguson’s wise words to the girl child
The South African screen icon arrived in Harare on Friday. Speaking to the media, Connie said she is happy to participate in this year’s Miss Zimbabwe Universe pageant.
“It is an honour to be invited to come and participate in this year’s choosing of Miss Universe Zimbabwe. It means a lot,” she said.
She added that the Miss Zimbabwe Universe competition provides a huge opportunity for the young girls who enter it.
“To the girl child, believe in yourself, baby girl,” she said. “This world can be so big and scary, but just be grounded and rooted in God…be grounded and rooted in family, be grounded and rooted in the community, because at the end of the da,y when you fall, those are the pillars that are going to hold you up.”
Miss Zimbabwe Universe finale
All roads lead to the Harare Hippodrome, where nine finalists will contest for the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 crown.
As reported by The Herald, one contestant, Charlotte Muziri, had to withdraw ahead of boot camp due to a clash with the World Fashion Exhibition in France. This left a strong line-up of nine:
Onesimo Nkomo, Samkhele Dhlamini, Charmaine Emmanuel, Chiedza Mhosva, Brenda Kadewe, Rumbidzai Muzopa, Annie Grace Mutambu, Talic Magaiza, and Lyshanda Moyo.
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