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Miss Teen Africa Botswana hosts fashion show

Miss Teen Africa Botswana pagent PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Miss Teen Africa Botswana pagent PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

In preparation for the Miss Teen Africa Botswana finale, a fashion show will be held tomorrow. The event is meant to showcase not only the natural beauty of Botswana's future for pageantry but also the eloquent and intricate designs of local clothing designers such as Nicole the Designer, Barokie by Thelma, and Kudzy Designs.

Originally founded to allow African diaspora in the western world to embrace their African heritage, the Miss Teen Africa beauty pageant has since evolved to empower both the Diaspora and native young African girls. The pageant consists of all 56 African countries competing in a number of talent and beauty with a purpose showcases leading up to the crowning of a sole Miss Teen Africa to represent the often-overlooked beauty of young Africans.

Mochudi-born Lefika Tladi became the first ever Miss Teen Africa Botswana last year.

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