Sodiq Olamide Yusuff, a Nigerian-American mixed martial artist based in Maryland, competes in the UFC's featherweight division. Known as "Super," he has a record of 13 wins and 4 losses. After debuting in 2016, he fought numerous opponents, with notable victories and recent losses, marking significant milestones in his career.
13 things about Miss Universe Canada 2020 Nova Stevens
Nova Stevens is a South Sudanese-Canadian activist, actor, model, and former beauty queen born in Kenya. After moving to Canada in 2014, she participated in Miss Universe Canada multiple times, ultimately winning in 2020. In addition to her modeling career, she organized Black Lives Matter events and has acted in various television series.
13 things about Miss Universe Angola 2024 Nelma Ferreira
Nelma Tchissola Ferreira is an Angolan beauty queen from Lobito, who represented Angola in both Miss World and Miss Universe. She holds a bachelor's degree in business management and won Miss Mundo Angola 2018. Ferreira has participated in various modeling competitions and events, gaining recognition for her accomplishments in the beauty pageant industry.
20 Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 candidates competing in Braeside, Harare
Sakhile Zibusiso Dube, a psychotherapist and fashion entrepreneur from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, was crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 on May 18. She will crown her successor on May 17, 2025, at the Harare Hippodrome. Nine contestants are competing for the 2025 title, with Dube representing Zimbabwe in the 2024 Miss Universe pageant.
13 things about Miss Universe Zambia 2024 Brandina Lubuli
Brandina Kaonga Lubuli Chiyabi is a Zambian science laboratory technologist, business administrator, model, and beauty queen, known for advocating women's and children's rights. She is the first married woman and mother to represent Zambia at Miss Universe. Brandina has held multiple beauty titles and founded the Brandina Lubuli Foundation.
Melba Shakabozha crowns Miss Universe Zambia 2025 Kunda Mwamulima in Lusaka
Zambia has yet to place in Miss Universe. After not participating from 2019 to 2023, the African country made a comeback in 2024 with PR Media Girl as the new franchise holder and its managing partner Chishimba Nyambe as the national director. On September 15, 2024, Brandina Lubuli was crowned Miss Universe Zambia 2024 at EastPark Mall’s The Music Club in Lusaka, Zambia. She competed … Continue reading Melba Shakabozha crowns Miss Universe Zambia 2025 Kunda Mwamulima in Lusaka
Ukraine’s Angelina Usanova crowns Miss Eco International 2025 Alexie Brooks in Alexandria, Egypt
Angelina Usanova was 26 years old when she represented Ukraine at Miss Eco International 2024 at Triumph Luxury Hotel in Cairo, Egypt on April 29, 2024. She competed against 41 other candidates. On April 19, 2025, Usanova went to Alexandria, Egypt and crowned Alexie Brooks as the next Miss Eco International. The latter is the third winner … Continue reading Ukraine’s Angelina Usanova crowns Miss Eco International 2025 Alexie Brooks in Alexandria, Egypt
Miss Universe Zambia 2025 could be Towela Paris Kamanga, Kunda Mwamulima or Faith Bwalya
Zambia has yet to place in Miss Universe. Elizabeth Mwanza, Tamara Kalube and Sidonia Mwape won Miss Universe Zambia in 1993, 1996 and 2000, respectively, but did not compete in Miss Universe. The first Miss Universe candidates from Zambia are Luo Trica Punabantu in 1995 and Esanju Kalopa in 1999. Under Wendy Chandra-Fornari's directorship, the … Continue reading Miss Universe Zambia 2025 could be Towela Paris Kamanga, Kunda Mwamulima or Faith Bwalya
36 Miss Eco International 2025 candidates competing in Alexandria, Egypt
Dr. Amal Rezk established Miss Eco Queen in 2015, later evolving it into Miss Eco International. Angelina Usanova, representing Ukraine, won the Miss Eco International 2024 title, marking Ukraine's first victory. Usanova will pass the crown to her successor during the 10th edition in 2025, featuring 35 contestants from various countries.
The Gambia’s Michael Sang Correa convicted in Denver, Colorado on torture charges
Michael Sang Correa, a Gambian and former member of the Junglers, was involved in torture against suspected coup plotters from 2006. After fleeing to the U.S., he was arrested by ICE in 2019 and convicted in 2025 for his crimes in The Gambia, marking a precedent for non-U.S. citizens facing torture charges in U.S. courts.
