All eyes are on Telangana, India, as the 72nd Miss World pageant draws near. Beauty queens from across the globe are preparing to take the stage for the grand finale, set to take place at the Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Centre (HITEX) on Saturday, May 31.
A total of 110 contestants from countries and territories around the world have been selected to compete, making this year’s edition a truly global celebration. This pageant also marks the return of several nations, including Albania, Armenia, Equatorial Guinea, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, North Macedonia, Suriname, and Zambia.
This year’s event promises to be one of the most dazzling celebrations of beauty, purpose, and international unity. At the end of the competition, Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic will crown her successor, passing on the Miss World title.
In the lead-up to the grand crowning day, a series of exciting challenges will take place, showcasing the diverse talents and skills of the contestants:
Talent Challenge: The Talent Challenge will be held at Shilpakala Vedika on May 22, where contestants will dazzle the audience with their music, dance, and artistic performances.
Head-to-Head Challenge: On May 23 at Hotel Trident, the Head-to-Head Challenge will put the contestants’ intellect, confidence, and communication skills to the test, as they engage in one-on-one discussions on global issues.
Top Model Challenge: On May 23 and 24, the Top Model Challenge will highlight the contestants’ fashion prowess, followed by a Jewellery and Pearl Fashion Show. There will also be an exclusive interaction with some of Telangana’s leading fashion designers.
Beauty With a Purpose: On May 26 at HITEX, contestants will present their social service projects as part of the Beauty with Purpose challenge, highlighting their commitment to making a positive impact on the world.
Stay tuned as BN brings you all the exciting updates and highlights from the competition. But before the crowning moment, let’s take a closer look at the remarkable African beauty queens who are competing for the Miss World 2025 title.
Angola: Núria Assis
Botswana: Anicia Gaothusi
Cameroon: Issie Princesse
Cote d’Ivoire: Fatoumata Coulibaly
Equatorial Guinea: Estela Nguema Mangue
Ethiopia: Hasset Dereje
Ghana: Jutta Pokuah
Kenya: Grace Ramtu
Madagascar: Cyria Temagnombe
Mauritius: Wenna Rumnah
Namibia: Selma Kamanya
Nigeria: Joy Mojisola Raimi
Senegal: Mame Fama Gaye
Sierra Leone: Lachaeveh Davies
Somalia: Zainab Jama
South Africa: Zoalise Jansen van Rensburg
South Sudan: Ayom Tito Mathiech
Togo: Nathalie Yao-Amuama
Tunisia: Lamis Redissi
Uganda: Natasha Nyonyozi
Zambia: Faith Bwalya
Zimbabwe: Courtney Jongwe
