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BY Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson, 5:00pm February 24, 2019,

See the first-ever beauty queens from Africa

by Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson, 5:00pm February 24, 2019,
See the first-ever beauty queens from Africa

Miss Congo 1968 Elizabeth Tavares (right) and Miss France

Miss Congo 1968 – Elizabeth Tavares

The first beauty pageant organised in the Democratic Republic of Congo was held in 1968 with Elizabeth Tavares taking the crown and going on to represent her country in the 1968 Miss Universe event.

Miss Tavares gained popularity among the contestants for her beauty and great personality becoming great friends with Miss France 1968.

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Last Edited by:Victor Ativie Updated: March 13, 2020
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