Judith Peter Ngusa of Lindi, Tanzania has a bachelor’s degree in Chinese language. She is the first mother to represent the country in Miss Universe.
On October 18, 2024, Ngusa competed against 12 other Miss Universe Tanzania 2024 finalists and won the title. On August 10, 2025, she turned 27.
On August 23, 2025, Ngusa crowned her successor Naisae Yona of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania at The Super Dome TZ Masaki in Dar es Salaam. On November 21, 2025, the latter will represent the country at Miss Universe 2025 and compete against more than 120 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand.
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Miss Universe Tanzania 2025 results
| beauty pageant: Miss Universe Tanzania international membership: Miss Universe national director: Millen Happiness Magese |
| edition: 14th date: August 23, 2025 venue: The Super Dome TZ Masaki, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania candidates: 35 |
| hosts: Zozibini Tunzi, Rose Manfere performers: Abigail Chams, Dogo Paten, Juma Jux, Nandy special guests: Anko T, Asia Idarous, Elizabeth Michael, Idris Sultan, Irene Uwoya, Jacqueline Wolper, Kajala, Lulu Diva, Martin Kadinda, Nelly Kamwelu, Noel Giotz, Rio Paul, Dr. Tulia Ackson, Wema Sepetu |
JUDGES
- Hannah Karema
- Jokate Mwegelo
- MC Gara B
- Millen Magese
- Nancy Sumari
- Sophia Byanaku
- Suzett McKenzie
FINALISTS
| PLACEMENT | NAME (HOMETOWN) |
| Top 35 | Beatrie Olangu (Mbeya) Beatrice Simon (Mbeya) Brightness Pancras (Mbeya) Dia Burongo (Dodoma) Elizabeth Petro (Zanzibar) Elizabeth Samwel (Dodoma) Elva Nenyorata (Dar es Salaam) Faidha Sanja (Zanzibar) Faith Michael (Dodoma) Jackline Malimi (Dodoma) Jackline Nyabisi (Dar es Salaam) Jennifer Paul Mmari (Arusha) Merina Malegesi (Mwanza) Naomi Kaaya (Arusha) Nasra Ally Yunusi (Dar es Salaam) Neema Sylvery (Dar es Salaam) Rose Kauzeni (Dodoma) Samirah Yassir (Mwanza) Yvonne Sumari (Arusha) Zainab Mohamed (Zanzibar) |
| Top 15 | Dorin Nikonea (Mbeya) Glory Elias Letayo (Arusha) Janeth Takunga (Dodoma) Sarah Joseph (Zanzibar) Zulfa Yazid (Zanzibar) |
| Top 10 | Evelyn Charles (Dar es Salaam) Hilda Ephraim Kibonde (Dar es Salaam) Honarine Ally (Mwanza) Salma Mwakalukwa (Arusha) Sipora Bichumi (Mwanza) |
| Top 5 | Brenda Kanamugile (Dodoma) Rania Khalid (Arusha) |
| Top 3 | Celline Joseph Mollel (Dar es Salaam) Naisae Yona (Dar es Salaam) Shifa Adam Rajab (Dar es Salaam) |
WINNERS
| PLACEMENT | 2025 | 2024 |
| 2nd runner-up | Shifa Adam Rajab Dar es Salaam | N/A |
| 1st runner-up | Celline Mollel Dar es Salaam | N/A |
| Miss Universe Tanzania | Naisae Yona Dar es Salaam | Judith Ngusa Lindi |
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