Lillian Nompumelelo Andries, a Motswana geologist, entrepreneur, and beauty queen, won Miss Universe Botswana in 2025. She is an alumna of BIUST and has held various roles, including teacher and geologist. She previously represented Botswana in international beauty pageants but was later stripped of her Miss Universe title.
13 things about Miss Cosmo Liberia 2025 Kindness Wilson
Kindness Wilson is a Liberian beauty queen, fashion designer, and advocate for people with disabilities. With a bachelor's in environmental science, she gained prominence by competing in various pageants, including Miss International and Miss Global. Wilson has represented Liberia multiple times and is the CEO of KK Collections, contributing to fashion and advocacy.
13 things about Miss Cosmo Namibia 2025 Cassia Sharpley
Cassia Sharpley is a multifaceted Namibian beauty queen, paramedic, and founder of the Honey Comb Haven Foundation, dedicated to assisting her community. She gained recognition through her participation in various beauty pageants, winning Miss Namibia 2022 and representing Namibia in Miss Universe 2022 and Miss Cosmo 2025, earning numerous accolades throughout her career.
13 things about Miss Cosmo Lesotho 2025 Refiloe Makoae
Refiloe Guthrie Makoae, a human resources practitioner and endurance athlete, captured the title of Miss Lesotho 2024 and Miss Cosmo Lesotho 2025. She has a background in football and advocates for menstrual health and education. Born in Teyateyaneng, she holds a degree in industrial psychology from Rhodes University.
10 things about Miss Cosmo Cameroon 2025 Josiane Golonga
Josiane Harangada Golonga, crowned Miss Cameroon 2025, is an archivist from Yagoua. She has a history of beauty pageant success, including titles like Miss Extreme-Nord and Miss Unite Nationale. Golonga also participated in Miss Cosmo 2025 in Vietnam. Additionally, she is active in music, aesthetics, and humanitarian work.
13 things about Miss World Thailand 2023 Tharina Botes
Tharina Botes is a Thai-South African model and beauty queen, originally from Phuket, Thailand, and previously residing in South Africa. She has competed in several beauty pageants, including Miss International and Miss World. Botes has a degree in commerce and economics, and she also works as a luxury brand ambassador. She enjoys painting and athletics.
13 things about Miss Universe Cote d’Ivoire 2025 Olivia Yace
Olivia Yacé, an Ivorian model and beauty queen, won Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2021 and held titles in Miss World and Miss Universe, finishing as a second and fourth runner-up, respectively. Educated at Widener University and Richmond American University, she also worked in event coordination and marketing. Born in Abidjan, she is profoundly connected to her community.
Botswana’s Sebaga Manyapetsa wins Miss Culture Global 2025 in Monrovia
Sebaga Lea Manyapetsa, a 25-year-old from Gaborone, Botswana, won the fourth edition of Miss Culture Global on December 13, 2025, in Liberia. The competition celebrates cultural unity and promotes the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Manyapetsa, also a philanthropist, was previously a runner-up in Miss Botswana.
10 things about Miss Charm Zambia 2025 Kutemba Njapau
Kutemba Njapau, a Zambian model and beauty queen, won Miss Charm Zambia and competed in Miss Universe Zambia. Born in 2004, she graduated from St. Mary's Secondary High School and pursued higher education while working in various roles. In 2025, she founded the Equipath Movement to mentor youth in Zambia.
13 things about Mister Supranational 2024 Fezile Mkhize
Dr. Fezile Mkhize is a South African doctor and model, notable for his achievements in both fields. A cardiothoracic surgeon educated at the University of Cape Town, he gained fame by winning titles such as Mister World Africa 2019 and Mister Supranational 2024. He also hosts television shows and participates in acting.
