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From Nyasha Zimucha - Miss Africa USA 2008-2009 |
Dumelang,
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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Miss Africa USA at Russell Simmons
D.E.F. Event
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Miss Africa USA at President
Obama's inaguration
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Miss Africa USA shares love for
the holidays
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Miss Africa USA at Akon's album
release party
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Miss Africa USA's celebrity friends
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Miss Africa USA fashion photos
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Meet
Miss Africa 2008-2009
Miss Nyasha Zimucha |
| 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
on WeTV's
"Little Miss Perfect"

Premieres Wednesday, February 18 2009
at 10/9c
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