Namibia beauty queen Selma Kamanya was crowned Top Model Africa at the 72nd Miss World Top Model Competition, taking place in India.
Representing the Land of the Brave, Kamanya took to the stage with elegance, winning a prestigious quarterfinal position in the 2025 Miss World pageant — Namibia’s return to the higher levels of competition after 15 years.
Strutting alongside 108 representatives from around the globe, Kamanya was distinguished not only by her elegant attire but also by the story that she told on the catwalk.
“I am blessed and humbled at the same time to be awarded this honour,” she shared on social media, expressing warm thanks to the supporters who have walked with her.
Her win is not just a crown — it’s a testament to courage, individuality, and fashion as a powerful tool of self-expression.
Namibia has not ranked this high since 1991, when Michelle McLean was fourth runner-up.
With sights now fixed on the upcoming Miss World Grand Finale on 31 May, hopes are high that she will raise the Namibian flag even higher.
As the world holds its breath, Kamanya continues to motivate, proving that dreams, destination and drive know no boundaries.
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