23-year-old Natasha Nyonyozi was on Saturday night crowned as the Miss Uganda 2024/25 pageant in a fiercely contested grand final that featured twenty-eight stunning contestants who showcased their beauty, talent, and poise.
The beauty pageant that was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala saw Suraya Umeimah Bashuaeb named the first runner-up and Joan Nabatanzi as the second runner-up.
Nyonyozi takes over the title from Hannah Karema Tumukunde, who was crowned Miss Uganda 2023/24 on 18 March at the UMA Multipurpose Hall.
The competition, which unfolded over several months, saw beauty queens from every corner of Uganda vying for the prestigious title.
The glamorous evening was further enlivened by electrifying performances from celebrated artists Ykee Benda, Maddox Ssematimba, and Jackie Chandiru, who entertained the enthusiastic crowd.
By the end of the night, it was Natasha Nyonyozi who stood out, her grace and charisma winning over the judges and audience alike.
The reigning Miss Uganda 2023, Hannah Karema, gracefully passed on the crown to Natasha, marking the beginning of her reign.
As a reward for her achievement, Natasha was presented with a brand-new Toyota Wish, symbolizing the beginning of a new chapter in her life. The stylish car is sure to complement her new role and responsibilities as Miss Uganda.
In her media interactions, Natasha shared that becoming Miss Uganda had been a dream of hers since she was 10 years old.
She is a passionate advocate for children with special needs, particularly those with autism, and has been involved in charity work supporting this cause over the years. Beauty pageants, especially Miss Uganda 2024, have long been an integral part of entertainment and culture, offering more than just glitz and glamour.
The Miss Uganda Grand Finale 2024 was a glamorous affair, attended by notable guests, including the reigning Miss Uganda Hannah Karema, Miss World Tanzania Halima Ahmad Kopwe, and Lesego Chombo (Miss World Africa 2024 and Miss Botswana 2022).
Who is Nyonyozi?
Natasha Nyonyozi was born and raised in Kamuganguzi, Kabale District, Uganda, 23 years ago to Francis and Eva Mutabazi. Her father is a renowned businessman, and her mother is a pastor. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from Coventry University in England.
She is currently an entrepreneur and the founder of a beauty parlor called “Girl Hive,” located at The Cube, Kisementi, Shop B20. Her role models are her parents; her hobbies are traveling, reading, yoga, swimming, art, and digital Digital Creating.
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