Jacob is new Miss Youth Empowerment queen

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | 110 Views |

Neolin Jacob (middle) with Olebogeng Oagile and Thabiso Tabithiwa first and second princesses PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG.

The Miss Youth Empowerment Botswana beauty pageant has crowned its very first queen, Neolin Jacob, who outshone fellow contestants on Saturday night at the University of Botswana.

She proved that she was not only a beautiful face but a beauty with brains.

The young woman gained her spotlight during the question and answers session. During the top seven questions, she was asked if she thought there was a difference in how young people of different genders or sexualities experience mental health issues.

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Jacob is new Miss Youth Empowerment queen

The Miss Youth Empowerment Botswana beauty pageant has crowned its very first queen, Neolin Jacob, who outshone fellow contestants on Saturday night at the University of Botswana.

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