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See the first-ever beauty queens from Africa

Beauty pageants have become one of the most important aspects of the world’s entertainment industry since the first international competition was organised in London in 1951.

The main aim of Miss World and every other pageant that followed suit was to uplift the self-image of women showcasing beauty and intelligence for the world to see. It was also a way of helping young girls around the world to feel good about themselves.

Many African countries began to catch on with beauty pageants after their independence.

We take a look at the first beauty queens from 13 African countries and when they won it.

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Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson is a Ghanaian –Nigerian avid reader and lover of the Creative Arts. She is also a writer and has worked with various online platforms as an editor and content creator. She also produces a literary radio show and has worked as a festival administrator. Her story was featured in the 2017 Independence anthology by Afridiaspora. Her play has been staged by African Theater Workshop and she is the 2018 winner of the Random Thoughts writing Prize.

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