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Gamuchirai Kujeke

Nyashadzashe Chamwaura Entertainment Reporter
Zimbabwe’s Miss Carnival International Gamuchirai Kujeke, who represented the country at Miss Tourism International in Malaysia, says her experience at the international pageant was exciting.

Kujeke was voted Miss Talent at the pageant that was won by Parul Shah of The Philippines.

A total of 59 contestants took part in the contest. The grand finale was held on New Year’s Eve.

Kujeke said her exposure at an international platform has hugely elevated her and boosted her confidence.

The beauty queen said learning about diversity cultures, arts, and clothes designs was a noble achievement in her life.

“My experience in Malaysia was awesome. I got connected to different cultures, the way other people dress and communicate,” said Kujeke.

She told The Herald that the desire to raise the Zimbabwean flag high was always her dream and she felt honoured to participate at the pageant.

“I always wanted to become the best in the arts industry.

“I was greatly honoured to be voted Miss Talent.

‘‘I won a very special glass trophy and some jewellery worth thousands of dollars,” she said.

“I have also learnt that Zimbabwe should emulate the resourceful museums and galleries such as the ones I saw in Malaysia,” she said.

She added that her big dream is to groom other youngsters aspiring to be exceptional models no matter how tough challenges may hold her back.

Countries that battled their way into top 10 were Nigeria, Thailand, Venezuela, China, Netherlands and the USA.

Africa was represented by Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Namibia and Nigeria with Thailand winning the Miss Perfect Smile, Best Tourism won by Bosnia Herzegovina and Miss Portrait won by Bolivia.

The prestigious pageant was inaugurated in 1994 and it has seen the participation of more than 500 Miss Tourism beauties from around the globe.