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South Africa’s Romanda Hombir has claimed the Miss World Africa 2026 title after reaching the Top 6 at the Miss World finale in Vietnam. Eritrea’s Snit Habteab Tewoldemedhin also made the Top 6, while Nigeria’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George finished in the Top 12.

From historic firsts to landmark victories, discover the five African women who have won the Miss World crown and the stories behind their achievements.

Mitchelle Daka has made history as the inaugural Miss Universe Uganda. The entrepreneur and mental health advocate will represent Uganda at the country’s first-ever Miss Universe appearance in Puerto Rico this November.

Damilola Bolarinde emerged winner of the Face of Hope 2026 pageant in Lagos, earning the Miss International Nigeria title and a chance to represent the country on the global stage in Japan.

Chidimma Adetshina’s success makes her the highest-placed Black African woman in Miss Universe since South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi won in 2019. Her achievement is a testament to African women’s growing influence and excellence on the global stage.