2025 Contestants

Raised in Jackson, MS, Sandi Pumulo Lewanika carries her Zambian-Kenyan American heritage with pride, honoring the legacy of her Zambian

For generations, African women have been taught to be quiet, told not to be too loud, too bold, too visible.

Ropafadzo Nyakutya is a Zimbabwean-born advocate, content creator, and proud holder of a Chemistry degree. She is passionate about using