In a groundbreaking achievement for Zambia, Faith Bwalya has become the first Zambian contestant to advance to the quarterfinals of the Miss World pageant in Telangana, India.
According to Bellanaija, the 24 year old beauty queen, hailing from Kitwe, earned her spot on the international stage after winning the national crown in Lusaka on April 20th. Now, she is holding her own among fierce competition, standing out as the only African contestant out of 22 to reach the quarter-final round.
Faith also impressed the judges and fans alike by winning the continental head-to-head challenge for Africa, securing her place among the top contenders in the festival. “Join us in celebrating our incredible Head to Head Challenge winners, who now advance to the Top 10 in their continental regions at the 72nd Miss World Festival” the Miss World organisation says.