Nyoni for Miss United Countries

RISING model, Elissa James Nyoni will now represent Zimbabwe at this year’s edition of Miss United Countries set for May in Malaysia after the initial queen, Shantell Makwiranzou was stripped off her title over alleged unprofessional conduct.

Makwiranzou clashed with the Miss United Countries Zimbabwe pageant organisers, who accused her of violating a code of conduct that barred her from participating in any other modelling activity.

Miss United Countries Zimbabwe pageant director, Culvin Mavunga yesterday confirmed to NewsDay that Nyoni will be the country’s representative in Malaysia.

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