Miss Universe Zambia

The Miss Universe Zambia is a Beauty pageant to select Zambian women to compete in the Miss Universe pageant.

Miss Universe Zambia Organization (MUZO)
MottoEmpowering Unity
Formation1995
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersLusaka
Location
Membership
Miss Universe
Official language
English
Director
Alice Rowlands Musukwa

History

1995-1999

The Miss Universe Zambia headquartered in Lusaka and created first winning pageant, Luo Punobantu of Lusaka to Miss Universe 1995 in Windhoek, Namibia. This period the Miss Zambia organizer had only contributed in 1995 and 1999 editions of Miss Universe. Between in 1996 and 1998 due to uncertain franchise holder and lack financial to send a delegate to Miss Universe, former organizer did not participate in Miss Universe.

2005-2010

The Miss Universe Zambia took over by Mrs. Wendy Chandra-Fornari in Lusaka. The Miss Universe Zambia winners mostly achieved high placement in another beauty competitions such as Miss Tourism Queen International and Miss Africa International. On May 28th, 2010 the last Miss Universe Zambia under Mrs. Wendy was Alice Rowlands Musukwa of Chipata. She represented Zambia in Miss Universe 2010 edition in Las Vegas, USA.[1]

2017-Present

In 2017, 29 year old former Miss Universe Zambia 2010 Alice Rowlands took over The Miss Universe Zambia franchise, she is the youngest national franchise director. Rowlands is a high fashion model based in South Africa and represented Zambia in 23 countries, she is Zambia's Top and Working Model.

Titleholders
  •      : Declared as Winner
  •      : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •      : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •      : Ended as special awards winner
The winner of Miss Universe Zambia represents the country at the Miss Universe pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) a runner-up is sent.
Year District Provinces Miss Universe Zambia Placement at Miss Universe Special Awards Notes
2020 Lusaka Lusaka Didia Mukwala TBD TBD Miss Universe Zambia 2019 — Withdrew in 2019, due to lack of sponsorship and allocated to 2020 edition
2019 Did not compete
2018 Livingstone Southern Province Melba Shakabozha Unplaced
2017 Chingola Copperbelt Isabel Chikoti Unplaced Miss Universe Zambia — Alice Rowlands Musukwa Directorship
Did not compete between 2011—2016
2010 Chipata Eastern Province Alice Rowlands Musukwa Unplaced President of Miss Universe Zambia Organization Period 2017—Present
2009 Mansa Luapula Andella Chileshe Matthews[2] Unplaced Princess of the World 2014
2008 Did not compete
2007 Lusaka Lusaka Rosemary Chileshe Unplaced
2006 Kalomo Southern Province Mofya Nickoleta Chisenga[3] Unplaced Miss Tourism Queen International 2005 (4th Runner-up)
2005 Luangwa Lusaka Cynthia Kanema Unplaced Miss Universe Zambia — Wendy Chandra-Fornari Directorship · Miss Africa International 2004
Did not compete between 2001—2004
2000 Sidonia Mwape Did not compete Did not compete due to lack of sponsorship
1999 Chinsali Muchinga Esanju Kalopa Unplaced
Did not compete between 1997—1998
1996 Lusaka Lusaka Alice Banda Did not compete
1995 Lusaka Lusaka Luo Trica Punabantu Unplaced Miss Universe Zambia official selection
Did not compete in 1994
1993 Lusaka Lusaka Elizabeth Mwanza Did not compete

Notable winner notes

  • Alice Rowlands Musukwa, the new franchise holder of Miss Universe Zambia Organization began in 2017 and current fashion Model in South Africa and she is the youngest national director.
  • Andella Chileshe Matthews was replaced by her runner-up, Sthabiso Mteliso. In 2014 she won Miss Princess of the World.
  • Rosemary Chileshe, Founder of Swanilenga Group Ltd.[4]
  • Cynthia Kanema, the only Zambian queen who represented Zambia in BIG 4 beauty pageant such Miss World 2003, Miss International 2004, Miss Earth 2005 and Miss Universe 2005 in Bangkok, Thailand.[5]

References
  1. ukzambians, ed. (5 June 2010). "Miss Universe Zambia 2010 is Alice Rowlands Musukwa".
  2. ukzambians, ed. (28 August 2009). "Miss Universe Zambia, Andella Matthwes has been Dethroned". Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  3. bellanaija, ed. (18 October 2011). "RIP Mofya Chisenga, Zambian Beauty Queen Passes Away. Due to Complications after Childbirth".
  4. BEFFTA, ed. (4 June 2017). "VIRGIN MEDIA PIONEER ROSEMARY CHILESHE RECEIVES BEFFTA EXCELLENCE AWARD".
  5. Missosology, ed. (3 May 2009). "CYNTHIA KANEMA: THE ONLY WOMAN COMPETED IN "4 BIG 4"".
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