Zimbabwean Becomes First Black Woman Ever To Be Crowned Miss London

VIMBAI CHAPUNGU was crowned Miss London 2019 in June and is noted to be the first black woman to hold the title. Currently studying a Masters in Geography at a top university in London, Vimbai has a passion for learning about the world and the people in it. She hopes to use her platform to raise awareness about development issues and hopes to empower communities.

Vimbai, aged 24, recently took part in the Miss England Final held in Newcastle where the contestants underwent everything from a Sports Round and Talent Round to an eco wear round and even a general knowledge quiz. She qualified as one of the 50 finalists out of other 20,000 women that entered this year’s competition.