West African Queens Set To Represent Their Countries At Miss Universe 2024

 West Africa will be well-represented at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, scheduled for November 16, 2024, in Mexico City, Mexico. Three stunning queens from the region are gearing up to make their mark on the global stage.

Here are some of the confirmed African contestants for Miss Universe 2024:

- Guinea: Saran Bah, a 29-year-old top Guinean model, will make history as Guinea's first-ever representative at Miss Universe ¹. She was the 2nd runner-up in Miss Guinea 2019 and Miss Guinea Canada 2014.

- Senegal: Fatou Bintou Gueye, 23, will represent Senegal after being crowned the first runner-up at Miss Senegal 2024 ¹. Born and raised in Dakar, she's ready to take on the international stage.

- Nigeria: Chidinma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, will also compete in Mexico . Born in Soweto, South Africa, to a Nigerian father and a Mozambican mother, Adetshina's journey to the Miss Universe stage has been unique.

This year's pageant will feature over 14 African representatives, highlighting the continent's significant presence and growing influence in international beauty contests. Countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are among the nations making their mark. The increased participation underscores Africa's rich diversity and the global recognition of its cultural beauty.

Participating African countries:

1. South Africa

2. Nigeria

3. Kenya

4. Namibia

5. Botswana

6. Tanzania

7. Democratic Republic of Congo

8. Ghana

9. Ethiopia

10. Uganda

11. Rwanda

12. Zambia

13. Zimbabwe

14. Morocco

Notable African pageant achievements:

1. Miss Universe 2019: Zozibini Tunzi (South Africa)

2. Miss World 2014: Rolene Strauss (South Africa)

3. Miss Universe 2005: Natalie Glebova (South Africa-born, Canadian representative)