Twenty six belles will on May 27th compete for the title of Miss Teen Africa Botswana.
The winner will then travel to Cameroon where she will hope to emerge with the great honour of being crowned Miss Teen Africa 2023.
The beautiful contestants were officially launched this past weekend at Cresta President Hotel in Gaborone.
21-year-old Lame Jerry who is the National Director of Miss Teen Africa said that the pageant which is the first of its kind is devoted to strengthening the voices and representation of the young females within the African community around the world with a greater emphasis on charitable deeds.
“It was a way of welcoming the contestants and motivating them to be prepared for the journey ahead,” said Lame
“The inauguration of the event in Botswana follows the need to have the country represented at an international level when the main event takes place. The expectation is that the event shall take place every year in the build up towards the main event.”
The launch was graced by the two Miss Botswana Princesses, Miss Edified Botswana and Miss Eloquent Botswana.
“They empowered the contestants to realise their ambitions and build self confidence. Some of the topics that were shared were, basic life principles, beauty with a purpose project, personal branding and self awareness.”
In preparation for the big day on the 27th May, Jerry says that they have educational workshops, cook off challenges, head to head challenges and sports challenges lined up.
“This will help to prepare them for big pageants in Botswana like Miss Botswana and international ones.”
The newly crowned queen will compete in Cameroon alongside 56 other African countries for the revered Miss Heritage Crown, which was inspired by emerald green, a gemstone associated with royalty and nature.
