Surprises are typical in the world of beauty pageants. But the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023 pageant raised the bar in terms of surprising victors. The crowd was surprised when a somewhat unusual contestant won the event, which generally honors intelligence, composure and attractiveness.
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- Who won Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023?
- She posted her victory on Instagram
- There are also enemies
- Earlier this year, Miss Netherlands was transgender
Who won Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023?
Zimbabwe returned to the Miss Universe pageant in 2023 after a 22-year absence. But instead of rejoicing, some people are looking askance at the nation and this year’s Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023 winner.
Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023, Brooke Bruk-Jackson, was crowned on September 16.
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Jackson is white despite being a native of the nation, as can be seen in the images on her official Instagram. Many people were surprised to learn that she would represent the African nation when news of her new victory spread on social media over the weekend, especially considering that the majority of the population is black and that non-black people They represent only 2%. of the country’s almost 16 million inhabitants.
Jackson, who will represent Zimbabwe at the Miss Universe pageant in 2023, has emphasized her joy and commitment to “being an example of grace, understanding and inspiration to the youth of Zimbabwe.”
She posted her victory on Instagram
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Bruk-Jackson gushed on Instagram about her passion for Zimbabwe and her responsibility to “serve our people” after winning.
He further said: “I have won this crown for our lovely nation, to love and serve our people, to represent Zimbabwe abroad and to show the world the uniqueness of Zimbabwe and Zimbabweans.”
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“I want to instill the spirit of ‘ubuntu’ and know that together we are strong and that everything in life is possible. I want to be an example of grace, understanding and inspiration for the youth of Zimbabwe,” he added.
There are also enemies
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A discussion about diversity, inclusion, colonialism and the importance of skin color has continued as a result of many others also supporting Bruk-Jackson.
Others have noted that Aishah Akorede, a black woman, won the Miss Universe Ireland 2023 title on Friday to much applause.
Last week, Bruk-Jackson attempted to address the criticism in a different Instagram post, writing: “The color of our skin should not define a person or who each individual chooses to associate with…”
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This means that regardless of skin or hair color, we are all born the same. We all arrive on Earth through the same route.
Earlier this year, Miss Netherlands was transgender
Rikkie Kollé, the first openly transgender contestant to win Miss Netherlands earlier this year, will represent the nation at Miss Universe in November as a result of her achievement.
Kollé would be the first transgender person to wear the Miss Universe tiara if she won. Since 2012, trans people can participate in the contest. In 2018, the first openly transgender competitor, Angela Ponce from Spain, participated in the competition, but she failed to advance to the final.
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