South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi to Host Miss Universe Tanzania 2025 Finale

JOHANNESBURG — July 2024

South African icon Zozibini Tunzi will host the Miss Universe Tanzania 2025 finale on 23 August in Dar es Salaam.

The event will take place at The Super Dome in Masaki. The pageant will start at 6:00 PM, organisers announced.

Zozibini, Miss Universe 2019, made history as South Africa’s first black winner to wear her natural hair. She earned the crown in 2019 at Atlanta’s Miss Universe pageant.

Throughout her reign, she championed women’s empowerment and leadership. Her victory shifted global beauty standards and highlighted representation.

Organisers called the evening “a glamorous night filled with beauty, empowerment, and cultural pride.” (Event statement)

As host, Zozibini transitions from titleholder to mentor on the pageant stage. Her involvement symbolises global sisterhood in beauty platforms.

Regional fashion experts and cultural leaders will attend the finale. The event aims to spotlight Tanzanian contestants and empowerment messages.

Organisers noted Zozibini’s role honours her legacy of excellence and inclusivity in pageantry worldwide.