The grand finale of Miss Universe Zambia 2018 is scheduled to take place on 18th August 2018. A total of 16 contestants have been finalized for the national title. At the conclusion of the event finale, Miss Universe Zambia 2017 Isabel Chikoti will crown her successor.
The winner will also get a Masters degree scholarship and a chance to speak at the 63rd session in the UN Headquarters in New York next year.
But before the finale, Angelopedia presents to you the top 6 favourite contestants who are most likely to win the competition and represent Zambia at Miss Universe 2018.
Jila Makina
Jila is a 23-year-old student at the University of Zambia and a finalist of Miss Universe Zambia 2018. She calls herself spontaneous and loves fashion and art and an animal lover. She is into photography and enjoys reading articles.
She is an advocate of woman empowerment and wants to take up numerous projects that help women grow. She believes that women can fend for themselves if they are properly guided in life. She also wants to take up sanitation projects in rural areas because many girls are not able to go to school because of lack of proper sanitation.
Luwi Kawanda
Luwi is one of the finalists of Miss Universe Zambia 2018 who is 24 years of age. She already has a degree in public administration and will soon be pursuing her Master’s degree. She calls herself a serial eater and always has a smile on her face.
She believes that she is relatable person and wants to use this national platform to reach out to empower and inspire others. She has had experience in the pageant world as she was Miss University Africa Zambia, Miss Tourism Zambia 2016 and Miss Universe Zambia 2017 2nd runner-up.
Christine Mukenga
Christine is one of the participants of Miss Universe Zambia 2018; she is 20 years of age. She believes that Zambia can be successful if people include the wellbeing of the less privileged in their lives. She wants to use this national platform to build homes and provide aid to these less privileged people of Zambia.
Crystal Chipasha
Crystal is a 25-year-old beauty who believes that she is friendly and easy to work with and she .loves team work. She is a confident and interactive young woman who is one of the finalists of Miss Universe Zambia 2018. She has studied at ZCAS University.
She wants to use this platform to represent today’s youth and to harness their talents for a better future of the nation. She wants to help those in need and believes that she can represent Zambia in a very good way.
Pezo Ellie Lufunda
Pezo Ellie is a model who is 25 years of age. She is an entrepreneur as well as a chef at Pezo's Grill & Bites. She is Chief executive officer at Ellie Cadeaux & Events. She is a fierce young woman who oozes out confidence.
She studied Management in Information Systems at University of Greenwich and Business Management & Entrepreneurship at Unisa - The University of South Africa.
Tulani A Mwanza
Aspiring to be an agent of positive change is this 25-year-old finalist of Miss Universe Zambia 2018, Tulani A Mwanza. She wants to serve the community, make a difference and be a good role model.
She believes in charity, but also argues that one should rely on trade, and not aid, for a sustainable future.
(Photo Credits: Miss Universe Zambia Facebook Official)
Miss Universe Zambia took a hiatus from the Miss Universe stage and Zambia only returned last year to compete for the crown of Miss Universe 2017. Miss Universe Zambia 2017 Isabel Chikoti was unable to be placed in the semi-finals. The last time a Zambian woman joined the pageant, before the seven-year hiatus, was Alice Rowlands Musukwa, in 2010.
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