We live in a society where beautiful means having white skin, a toned body, etc. These standards are set by none other than us whom we called as a society. But all the standards shattered when Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa has won the title for Miss Universe 2019 who looks more than beautiful not by her skin but from her heart.
She feels proud to win the title for the 68th edition of the pageant
She is 26-years-old and is proud to win the 68th edition of the prestigious pageant. She has won the title after giving the impressive reply to the questions that she was asked regarding social issues and one final chance to prove why she is the right choice to win this title.
What question was she asked for which she has given a winning reply?
She was asked, ‘What is the most important thing you should be teaching young girls today?’ Her reply to this question has made her win not only the title but also millions of hearts.
Final Word: SOUTH AFRICA#MissUniverse2019 LIVE on @FOXtv. Airing in Spanish on @Telemundo. pic.twitter.com/kk1ySPXxXU
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 9, 2019
She answered this question:
“The most important thing we should teach young girls is leadership. It’s something that has been lacking in young girls and women for a long time, not because we don’t want to but because of what society has labeled women to be.”
She further added: “I think we are the most powerful being in the world and that we should be given every opportunity. That is what we should be teaching these young girls to take, to take up space. Nothing is more important than taking up space in society and cementing yourself.”
She is proud of her skin and colour
On winning this great title, she hasn’t missed the golden opportunity to talk about gender stereotypes.
She says,
“I grew up in a world where a woman who looks like me, with my kind of skin and my kind of hair, was never considered to be beautiful. I think it is time that that stops today. I want children to look at me and see my face and I want them to see their faces reflected in mine.”
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There were around 90 contestants in all
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Among the 90 contestants, Tunzi was the one to get the Miss Universe title. Other runner ups were representing Mexico and Puerto Rico. Sadly, India’s Vartika Singh could not make it to the top finalists.
☠ ? Congratulations to #MissUniverse2019 @zozitunzi ?????
⚫⚪?⭐#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/Huz483OHkT— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) December 9, 2019
Congratulations ma!?♥️ @zozitunzi #MissUniverse2019 pic.twitter.com/1ze7N9jBqI
— Keabetswe? (@akreana_) December 9, 2019
Such a Bang-On statement by #MissUniverse2019 Zozibini Tunzi as to what we should be teaching young girls today?
She said leadership!
“It’s something that has been lacking in them for a very long time;
& that is what we should be teaching these young girls- to take up space.”?♀️ pic.twitter.com/7WIPvHWxBc— Sonal Goel (@sonalgoelias) December 9, 2019
I was so moved by @zozitunzi your words. You inspire so many girls. Thank You for setting the standard and using your platform to encourage women and children in our country. We love you❤️#MissUniverse2019 #MissUniverse #ZozibiniTunzi pic.twitter.com/62UtzvE2vx
— Sista Bettina!? (@MeganShinese) December 9, 2019
If this is not proof that “Black child, your Dreams are valid”, then I don’t know what is.
♥️#MissUniverse2019 #ZozibiniTunzi #RugbyWorldCup2019 pic.twitter.com/Yj7OZ6VPU7— Tebogo Mphahlele?? (@Tebo_Mphahlele) December 9, 2019
We love Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi ‘s answer
“What is the most important thing you should be teaching young girls today?”
“Leadership & Taking Up Space!”
What a brilliant answer! We can’t agree more
Congratulations @zozitunzi You are beautiful #MissUniverse2019 pic.twitter.com/VdJ7iDRLps— All India Mahila Congress (@MahilaCongress) December 11, 2019
It’s a FULL CIRCLE of GRACE that she was crowned at @TPstudios too!!! Cheers to taking up space & cementing yourself!!! SOOOO VERY PROUD!! Queen of the UNIVERSE!!! #MissUniverse2019 #MissSouthAfrica ??♥️???
— Charity Washington (@MsCharity429) December 9, 2019
I can not stop emphasizing that a South African Black Girl with natural pure hair did that! She is our #MissUniverse2019 #ZozibiniTunzi pic.twitter.com/fIkWG9m6q1
— The BABY BOY (@lasizwe) December 9, 2019
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