Miss Botswana risks going to Miss World with tattoos

Miss Botswana 2016, Thata Kenosi. PIC; KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Miss Botswana 2016, Thata Kenosi. PIC; KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

Controversy surrounding the recent crowning of Miss Botswana 2016 spiralled out of control Monday evening after allegations of the newly crowned Thata Kenosi having tattoos on her body were exposed.

Kenosi has tattoos on her neck (a cross) and another on her right rib (a message to her father). Kenosi has however avoided discussing the subject.

The 21-year-old golden jubilee queen said: “I cannot confirm or deny that I have them.” She laughed and smiled the question away.

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