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Miss World 2021 Canceled, Finalists Isolated As They Contract Covid-19
The much-anticipated Miss World 2021 contest has been canceled on the eleventh hour following Covid-19 fears.
The finals were set to take place at Coliseo De Puerto Rico today (Friday, December 17) with the reigning Miss World Kenya queen Sharon Obara set to represent the country at the pageant, the oldest running and most prestigious beauty pageant in the world.
“After meeting with the virologists and medical experts hired to oversee the Miss World 2021 event and discussing with the Puerto Rico Health Department, the decision has been made by the organizers of the event to postpone the globally broadcast finale at the Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot to be held within the next 90 days,” reads the press report released by the Miss World Team.
“As of yesterday (Thursday, December 16), additional safety measures were implemented in the best interest of the contestants, production team, and spectators, understanding the event’s increased risks on the stage and in the dressing room.
However, after additional positive cases were confirmed this morning after consulting with health officials and experts, the postponement decision was made,” the release states.
Terry Mungai, the Miss World Kenya franchise owner and CEO of Ashleys Beauty Ltd has been in Coliseo De Puerto Rico leading the Miss World Kenya delegation.
The Kenyan delegation left the country two weeks ago. However, most of the finalists have been in Puerto Rico for over a month taking part in the various hits that culminate in the finals.
Unconfirmed reports emerging on social media platforms allege that 17 of the finalists representing countries from across the world have tested positive for Covid-19 leading to the cancellation of the crowing celebrations. A number of staff members are also said to have tested positive.
The finalists are currently in isolation waiting for health experts’ reports.
The contestants are expected to stay on until they are cleared by health officials and advisors; before they are allowed to leave to their countries.
The reigning Miss World Kenya Sharon Obara was crowned in August at an event held at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi. The ceremony was attended by the ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru and Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris among others.
Barely two years after Tanasha Donna and Bey T stormed the internet to fight over a catchphrase, Tanasha has finally given details on her beef with the rapper for the first time.
According to the musician, the misunderstanding came after they both disagreed on an issue.
In an interview with KISS FM, the musician cum entrepreneur said Bey T was young and was misled by people into instigating petty quarrels.
“Honestly speaking I think it was just a misunderstanding, it started over a quote, the ‘Kenya to the world’ thing. And I like she was young at the time and like people tried instigating drama. You know how people can be… people can easily corrupt one’s mind, especially when there is nothing going on,” she said.
According to Tanasha, it is easy to have the feeling that people are out to kill your shine when starting, especially as a young girl in a competitive industry.
“Talking from experience as a young girl you can feel easily like people are out to get you or steal your shine…but I feel like she’s a great artist so she was trying to spit some bars which she is amazing at and I’ll give her credit for that,” she added.
The mother of one confirmed that they have a good relationship following their beef and now are both open to the idea of collaborating with Bey T even though the two have never met yet.
“Why not? I mean I like her music and she’s amazing. Plus, right now, we’re at a good place, we haven’t really met but we have people in common whom we work with,” she said.
Amid their banter, Bey T went ahead to drop a diss track called ‘Don to the Donna’ attacking Tanasha for allegedly sampling her music in 2019.
“Someone tell Tanasha to stop wave riding,” Bey T wrote on Instagram at the time.
According to the rapper, the phrase “Kenya to the World” originated from her, but Tanasha stole it.
Oscar award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o made the educational dreams and ambitions of 40 students come alive by offering them $10,000 (GH₵ 75,546.42) in scholarships.
The Hollywood actress delivered a wonderful surprise at the 13th convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Official details from NAACP indicate that the young students received the scholarships during the ACT-SO award ceremony in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
ACT-SO is a year-long program targeted at high school students to promote their growth in disciplines from visual arts, business, and performing and culinary arts.
NAACP partners with Lancôme to offer the Write Her Future Scholarship Fund, which focuses on empowering women through literacy, mentorship, and entrepreneurship.
Lupita, who is the Lancôme Ambassadress, indicated that she always had big dreams from childhood and education played a huge part in helping her realize them.
“I believe that learners change the world. I am so thrilled to join Lancôme, on behalf of their Write Her Future Scholarship Fund, to award this incredible group of women with these game-changing scholarships,” she said.
Popular Kenyan website, Tuko.co.ke, reported that two years ago, Lupita Nyong’o was nominated for four awards in the 51st edition of the NAACP Image Awards.
The actress, who did not manage to attend the award ceremony, emerged as a winner in two of the four categories she was nominated.
Lupita won the Best Actress award for her role in Jordan Peele’s movie and her second award was for Outstanding Literary Work Children for her book Sulwe.
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