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From Nyasha Zimucha - Miss Africa USA 2008-2009 |
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Molweni, Sawubona, Hoe gaan dit met jou, and Greetings. My African brothers and sisters, contestants, friends, family, Lady Kate and the staff of Miss Africa USA. After the dust has settled, I am not only filled with joy becauseof my win as Miss Africa USA 2008-2009, but I am more filled with gratitude. To be able to successfully enter, compete and win this pageant, there were many people working behind the scenes to make it happen for me. My gratitude is first to God, whom I can do all things through. Secondly my parents, George & Unnah Zimucha who created, raised, blessed and brought me to this wonderful land of opportunity. Also playing an important role is my family both here and in South Africa; Lovemore & Elsie Tambaoga for all the online & vocal support, Lewis & Gladys Zimucha for the outstanding outfits sent from back home and believing in me, Basil, Alonzo, Anesu, Sacha, Eric, and friends from both the USA and South Africa - I love you all and could not have achieved this honor without your support. Lastly, but certainly not least, a big thank you to Lady Kate & Isaac Njeuma, Harold & Carmen Greaves, Danielle, Kyle Haggerty, State Representative Mike Glanton for his warm and extensive hospitality, AITV for all your coverage, members of the press, and the rest of the pageant staff for all the hard work and sleepless nights you put into making this pageant happen. Congratulations to all contestants, know that you are all winners and queens in my eyes and you still represent your great nations in Africa. Meeting you all was not only a pleasure, but an honor. I was blessed to be with my African sisters who share the same values and views about Africa as I do. I look forward to keeping in touch with you all, and working together on various projects. As I said on pageant night, for me this title goes beyond a sash and crown - I applied for a job. I plan to put a great deal of work into my xenophobia campaign here in the USA, South Africa, and Africa as a whole through my XEN: "No Phobia" t-shirt campaign. I also intend to work closely with the UN Refugee Agency, and continue educating young students living in America about xenophobia and the importance of diversity. I anticipate that this job will be challenging, exciting, and eventful throughout the year, but most importantly unlike other jobs - I have several opportunities to not only AFFECT Africa but to INFECT Africa. "YES WE CAN" - a mentality that worked for President Barack Obama, that I anticipate will work for me. Ubuntu. May the Holiday Season bring you joy, blessings and peace God Bless Simunye Nyasha Nancy Zimucha Miss Africa United States 2008-2009 |
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| For questions about events, appearances, interviews etc, Contact Miss Africa USA's manager: Harold Greaves: hgreaves@missafricaunitedstates.com |
Meet
Miss Africa 2008-2009 |
| Profile |
Living here in the United States, and representing my country has been an honor. I have been able to introduce my fellow American citizens to my culture through education. I believe in diversity, and one of the greatest traits about America is that it has become a melting pot filled with greater opportunity, and literally the world in one grand country. Be it in politics, entertainment, health, education or even pageantry, one is bound to work with someone from a foreign background, and I believe this helps us understand not only each other more, but also assists in us being global citizens. Variety is essential in our world today, and it is the reason why the American dream exists, and can be achieved. Growing up during the apartheid era in Southern Africa, I know first hand the importance of giving back, as I come from humble beginnings. Xenophobia - an unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers, or of that which is foreign or strange, has been a grave concern of mine since the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa in Spring 2008. Along with my Miss South Africa USA title – I created a platform which focuses on educating the youth about xenophobia, and its affects in not only America, but in our world today. Through my campaign, I have also designed t-shirts, which proceeds of the sales will be donated to xenophobia refugee camps in South Africa, working closely with the UNHCR South Africa (The UN Refugee Agency), and various celebrities in the entertainment industry. I urge everyone to join me in my “Xen: NO Phobia” campaign, promoting peace, unity and a mentality the promotes giving back to those less fortunate, no matter the race, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, or economic condition. Also visit http://www.xenophobia.org.za for more information. Apart from giving back, I also enjoy the performing arts. Today, still a dancer, singer, model, and avid public speaker, I am currently filming with WEtv as a celebrity judge on a new beauty pageant show “Little Miss Perfect”, set to air in late Fall 2008/Early 2009. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, and friends, traveling, and sports. One of my favorite past-times is American football, and I enjoy playing although it is a predominately male sport! A quote that I created and live by: “Do not make excuses for those who mistreat you, life is short 'n precious. The world is filled with many great people, make the world your playground. Set high standards, DON'T settle for what you do not want. Time does heal wounds, so does living your dream the way YOU want.” |
| Watch Miss Africa USA
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