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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,

Miss Egypt 1927 – Yolanda Kassar

See the first-ever beauty queens from Africa

The first beauty pageant in Egypt was held in 1927 and Egyptian beauty Yolanda Kassar won the very first title.

Also, Her picture appeared on the cover of Al-Musawwar Magazine – dated October 21, 1927 – claiming the title. Under her photo was written The Most Beautiful Girl in Egypt.

See the first-ever beauty queens from Africa

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

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