Zimbabwean born becomes first black to win Miss London

In May this year Zimbabwean born Vimbai Chapungu made history by winning the Miss London 2019 beauty pageant.

She thus became the first black woman to hold the title. It gave Vimbai the chance to represent the city in the Miss England pageant this month.

Vimbai is a student undergoing her masters degree at a top university in London.

She has a passion for learning about the world and the people in it.

Vimbai also hopes to use her platform as a beauty queen to create awareness about development issues and also hopes to empower communities.

Congratulations to the new Miss London Vimbai aged 24 crowned TODAY at an exclusive interview , fashion show & shoot with top photographer @alanstrutt
Vimbai is a classically trained singer , a student and part time model & now a finalist for #missengland2019 pic.twitter.com/vjWLEUSJAY

— Miss England News (@missenglandnews) May 28, 2019

After her crowning moment, she wrote on Instagram that “I’m truly grateful to be Miss London 2019, and I look forward to represent the capital city in the Miss England finals.

Once again thank you all for your support, I am overwhelmed by the kindness you have all shown.”

 

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Yesterday I was given the opportunity to be able to represent the city that has helped me to grow into the person I am today. I’m truly grateful to be Miss London 2019, and I look forward to represent the capital city in the Miss England finals. Once again thank you all for your support, I am overwhelmed by the kindness you have all shown. Everyone was radiant yesterday and shared inspiring stories that I won’t forget. Also a huge Congratulations to the ladies who were awarded titles that were truly well-deserved. I look forward to working with you all ? Ph: @alanstrutt ?

A post shared by Miss London 2019 (@vimbaimchapungu) on May 29, 2019 at 4:04pm PDT

The 24-year-old Zimbabwean made to the finals of the Miss England beauty pageant although she didn’t win the ultimate prize.

Vumbai was however happy to have represented London which she said “helped me to grow into the person I am today.”

 

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It’s been officially announced the Miss England finals will take place in Newcastle! ??????? It was an absolute pleasure meeting with these ladies and helping to showcase the different rounds included in the Miss England competition. ? 1st photo credit: Video News Factory Remaining photos: Emma Solstock @tyneteesmodels #missengland2019 #sportswear #littleblackdress #ecowear #talent

A post shared by Miss London 2019 (@vimbaimchapungu) on Jun 12, 2019 at 5:14pm PDT

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