FIRST LITTLE MISS ESWATINI CROWNED

MANZINI – ‘‘We need more of these pageants.’’  Those were the words of of Miss Eswatini Nondumiso Dlamini First Princess, during the first crowning of Little Miss Eswatini that was held at Manzini Club last Friday.

 The purpose of the pageant was to educate young girls between the ages of 9 to 13 years old, and to also empower them to help the less privileged.
  The room was filled with family and friends who came to support their relatives. Excitement was written all over their faces.

 The top 10 contestants showcased different activities including dancing and art.  The crowd’s favourite act was Shakira Mamba, who also took the crown. She gave a stellar performance and response when asked what she would do if she were to be crowned.

 Her response left the judges nodding, as she said she would focus on helping children by providing school uniforms.  All the 10 contestants gave out impressive answers, giving the judges a hard time in picking the best.
 The pageantry was a one-of-a-kind as the contestants had no make-up on and every child went home with an award.

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Nokuphila Masangane, who is the brains behind the pageantry, expressed her excitement. She also thanked all the sponsors and her whole team for making the pageant a success. 

“Thank you to all the sponsors and parents for allowing your children to participate,” she said.
 Cheering filled the room during the crowning as the first princess is Hlelokuhle Zwane, who is 12 years old and the second princess is Sazikazi Ginindza, who is 11 years old.

In an interview with the queen, Mamba, she expressed her excitement and she also shared that she was looking forward to executing her duties with the help of the public.

“I am honoured and I am willing to help my peers especially with school essentials,” she said. The judges were also happy about their choice as they applauded the organiser of the show for coming up with a fruitful idea, which will play a huge role in the pageantry industry.

 “This is really a great initiative, children will get role models they can easily relate to because of the age. They are also groomed to change the pageantry,” said Miss Eswatini First Princess Nondumiso Dlamini.

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Mr Eswatini Rodney Landsberg, alluded to what Dlamini said and shared that this pageantry was the beginning of something great that will change the economical state of the country and also help motivate young people.
 The night ended on a high note with close relatives and friends taking pictures.

Vicky Mavundla, who is also a model, expressed her excitement as she came to support her niece, who is the first Princess.  “She deserves it, I am so happy for her , she has always been interested in pageantry,” she said.

 Nonhlanhla also shared the same sentiments.
 “It might seem small, but it is huge to us. These young girls got the chance of boosting their confidence and to also motivate their peers,” she said.
Winners got free phone tablets, book hampers, and vouchers from Spur, Game Drive and Movie Zone.
 

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