Miss Congo (RDC)

Not to be confused with Miss Congo (RC).
Miss Democratic Republic of the Congo
Formation 1968
Type Beauty pageant
Headquarters Kinshasa
Location
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
Membership
Miss Universe
Miss World
Official language
French
Website missrdcongo.cd

Miss Congo (DRC) or Miss Democratic Republic of the Congo (Formerly known as Miss Zaire) is a national Beauty pageant in Congo.

History

Miss DRC began in 1968. The pageant was known as as Miss Zaire until 1997. The pageant was sponsored by Ministry of Tourism in Kinshasa. The country has competed in the Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International competitions. Since 2009, the country does not exist to compete due to lack of funding and sponsorship.

In 2016 Miss RD Congo Organization set new feature between Ministère du Tourisme, Pygma Communication as the production company. The pageant sets to be a reality TV show.[1]

Titleholders

Color key
  •      Declared as Winner
  •      Ended as runner-up
  •      Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists

The winner of Miss Congo (DRC) might compete at the Miss Universe, Miss World or other competitions. It depends on National pageant franchise holder to appoint the winner as official representative of the country. Nowadays, Democratic Republic of the Congo does not exist to compete.

YearMiss CongoNotes
2016 Andrea Moloto
2012 Christelle Mbeni
2008 Christelle Mbila
2006 Diane Mizuma Top 10 at Miss Tourism Queen International 2007
2005 Nelly Dembo Osongo
2004 Norah Mpela
2000 Florence Bandu
1994 Grâce Nzeza Mwete
1989 Lumeka Mulunge
1987 Mesatewa Tuzolana
1986 Aimee Likobe Dobala Top 10 at Miss Universe 1986
1985 Kayonga Mureka Tete 2nd Runner-up at Miss Universe 1985
1984 Lokange Lwali
1972 Ombayi Mukuta Miss Congeniality at Miss Universe 1972
1971 Martine Mualuke
1970 Marie-Josée Basoko
1969 Jeanne Mokomo
1968 Elizabeth Tavares

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Miss RD Congo is back after 4 years". kalimbaradio.com. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
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