It was between her and fellow finalist 26-year-old Wits University student, Sasha-Lee Olivier from Johannesburg in the battle for the crown during the last question and answer session. Too personal #MissSA2019, Well deserved Queen Zozibini Tinzi#MissSA2019 pic.twitter.com/wBX7r6WXCW, Congratulations Zozi ❤️❤️❤️❤️You made Us Proud Mkhaya #MissSA2019#MissSA #ZoziForMissSA2019 @zozitunzi pic.twitter.com/zx3kSALjKC, Our hair is our crown, Congratulations Zozibini an African crown on her authentic hair bona we getting there little by little. Following Ms Tunzi’s win, several social media users celebrated the fact that a black woman wearing her natural hair was crowned Miss Universe. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to re-activate your account. We offer a variety of ways to make your voice heard. Victory speech … In October, the Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o published a children’s book called Sulwe, which is about a girl who wishes her dark skin was lighter. “I grew up in a world where a woman who looks like me – with my kind of skin and my kind of hair – was never considered to be beautiful,” the model said prior to her crowning. Due to the then lockdown restrictions on international travels, they conducted their interview virtually. “The difficult thing is that in Burma, LGBTQ people are not accepted,” Ms Htet said. Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi has just been crowned Miss Universe 2019, and it’s a moment about which many people, especially girls and women, can be proud. It has already made history with Miss Myanmar, Last year's winner, Catriona Gray from the Philippines spoke during Sunday's pageant, saying the past year has been "unforgettable, life-changing and purposeful. Not a Global Citizen yet? Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 by her predecessor, Catriona Gray of the Philippines. We wish #MissSA2018, @TamarynGreen, all the best on her new chapter as she hands over the crown to the new #MissSA2019.You reigned with poise and grace. On December 8, Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019/20 at the Tyler Perry studios in Atlanta, Georgia, in the US. Who is Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi? I think it is time that that stops today. Image credits: zozitunzi. Miss Universe 2019: In her closing speech, Zozibini Tunzi spoke of breaking colour stereotypes. That is what we should be teaching these young girls… to take up space.” #MissUniverse2019 @zozitunzi #FinalQuestion, A post shared by Miss Universe (@missuniverse) on Dec 9, 2019 at 10:19am PST. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. “From sixth grade, I have been learning that the climate is deteriorating and the planet is dying, and it is up to us to keep our planet safe,” the Miss Universe winner said. Extreme poverty ends with you. In order to create your account we need you to provide your email address. pic.twitter.com/SB4TNxEXYl. The singer appeared on the runway wearing a black lace unitard. Send petitions, emails, or tweets to world leaders. The singer walked the red carpet before the show wearing a sparkly asymmetric dress with matching sunglasses. The two runners-up for the crown were Miss Mexico and Miss Puerto Rico. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Colourism (the discrimination of black people with darker complexion), representation, and inclusive definitions of beauty have become a global conversation in recent years. ", As soon as she said Leadership, I cried b/c it’s so true, She's inteligent, she's Sweet, she's a Queen! This is our Tunziverse now. South Africa, meet your #MissSA2019 @zozitunzi – the Queen of the Nation. Miss Universe 2019: Final word that won Zozibini Tunzi the crown.