Matheakgomo honoured by Miss Idol Junior World
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | Wednesday February 18, 2026 06:03
Matheakgomo has been invited to partake in the fifth Miss Idol Junior World from April 29 to May 4 in Thailand as guest of honour and honorary judge. This is the organisers' appreciation and recognition for her as their very first queen five years ago. In an exclusive interview, Matheakgomo shared her thoughts on the pageantry, her experiences as a former Miss Little Junior Idol World, and her message to the contestants and attendees. 'I am truly honoured to have been invited as the guest of honour and honorary judge at the Miss Junior Idol pageantry,' she said.
'It's a privilege to give back to the community that supported me during my reign as Miss Little Junior Idol World.' Matheakgomo expects the pageantry to be a showcase of talented and confident young women, and she hopes to see contestants being their authentic selves.
'I am expecting a showcase of talented and confident young women,' she said.
'I hope to see contestants being their authentic selves, showcasing their unique talents and personalities.'
As a former Miss Little Junior Idol World, Matheakgomo's advice to the contestants is to believe in themselves and stay true to who they are.
'The journey is just as important as the destination,' she said.
When asked about the qualities she believes are essential for a Miss Junior Idol winner to possess, Matheakgomo emphasised the importance of confidence, kindness, and resilience.
'A Miss Junior Idol winner should inspire and empower others,' she advised the contestants.
Matheakgomo will be evaluating the contestants based on their talents, stories, and demonstration of confidence and kindness.
She believes that Miss Junior Idol World sets itself apart from other pageants by empowering young women and providing a platform for them to showcase their talents and personalities.
Matheakgomo plans to inspire and motivate the contestants by sharing her experiences, offering guidance, and encouraging them to be their best selves.
Her message to the contestants and attendees is to believe in themselves and their abilities.
'Believe in yourself and your abilities. You are capable of achieving greatness.'
'I prioritise community service and use my platform to inspire and empower young women,' said the former Miss Little Junior Idol World.
She also believes that self-doubt and societal pressures are major challenges facing young women in Botswana today, but encourages them to believe in themselves and seek support.
'Young women can overcome these by believing in themselves and seeking support.'
Matheakgomo sees the Miss Junior Idol World pageantry as a platform to empower young women and promote positive change.
Reflecting on her own Miss Junior Idol World journey, Matheakgomo recalls meeting inspiring people and sharing her story as memorable moments that have shaped her into a confident and compassionate individual.
'These experiences have shaped me into a confident and compassionate individual,' she stated.
In terms of achieving a healthy work-life balance, Matheakgomo advises prioritizing self-care, setting boundaries, and making time for what matters.
Matheakgomo is optimistic about the current state of the entertainment industry in Botswana, seeing it grow and become a major player in the African entertainment scene.
'The industry is growing, and I see it becoming a major player in the African entertainment scene,' she said.
In conclusion, Matheakgomo's message to the people of Botswana is one of empowerment and support.
'I am honoured to be part of this journey, and I encourage everyone to believe in themselves and support one another,' she said.