The Little Mr. and Miss Africa Zambia 2024 competition has been officially launched, marking an exciting beginning to this year’s event. The launch took place at the prestigious Best Western Lusaka hotel, setting the tone for what promises to be an incredible showcase of young talent from across the country.

This year, the competition has confirmed the participation of 30 children representing diverse regions, including Lusaka, Chirundu, Kabwe, and the Copperbelt. These young contestants are ready to demonstrate their unique talents, charisma, and cultural pride as they compete for the coveted titles of Little Mr. and Miss Africa Zambia.

Grand Finale and Talent Night

The grand finale of the Little Mr. and Miss Africa Zambia 2024 will be held on the 14th of September, at the Zambian Italian Cultural Center, a date eagerly anticipated by all participants and supporters. Before the grand finale, the Talent Night is scheduled for the 7th of September. This night will provide a platform for contestants to showcase their talents in various forms, from singing and dancing to poetry and more.

Both events will be red carpet affairs, starting at 15:00 hours, and are expected to draw a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. Tickets for these events are already on sale, with ordinary tickets priced at 200 Kwacha and VIP tickets at 300 Kwacha. To secure your spot at these unforgettable events, please contact +260 764601794.

Gratitude to Our Sponsors

The success of the Little Mr. and Miss Africa Zambia 2024 would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Crabkids Zambia Distributor Panarottis Pizza Zambia, Crowns and tiaras zambia, Y-NOT Designs Limited, Kuzipa Farm, FIT MWIYA ZM, Venus Events, Styles and smiles Hair and makeup studio. Their contributions have been instrumental in bringing this event to life and providing an opportunity for young Zambians to shine on a national stage.

As we look forward to the grand finale on the 14th of September, we invite everyone to join us in celebrating the talent, creativity, and cultural heritage of Zambia’s future leaders. Don’t miss out on this chance to witness the crowning of the next Little Mr. and Miss Africa Zambia!

A Week of Intense Preparation

The journey to the crown was an intense and enriching experience for all participants. Held in Nigeria at Oriential hotel, the event began with a rigorous bootcamp from the 23rd of March to the 29th of March 2024, culminating in the grand finale. During the bootcamp, the young contestants underwent various training sessions, including grooming, cultural exchange, and public speaking, preparing them for the challenges of the final competition.

Talent Shines Bright

One of the highlights of the event was the talent night, where each contestant showcased their unique abilities. Trudy Mundia wowed the judges and audience with her exceptional talent, performing a heartfelt poem that earned her the Best Talent Award. Her performance not only highlighted her creativity and confidence but also her deep connection to her Zambian roots.

Advocacy for Financial Literacy

Beyond her remarkable talent, Trudy impressed the judges with her advocacy speech on financial literacy. She eloquently emphasized the importance of educating young people about managing money, budgeting, and saving. Her speech resonated with many, including Nigeria’s biggest actor, Desmond Elliot, who was one of the distinguished judges. Trudy’s passion for financial literacy demonstrated her maturity and commitment to making a positive impact in her community.

A Crown for Zambia

The grand finale on the 29th of March was a night of celebration and anticipation. Trudy’s dedication, charm, and hard work paid off as she was crowned Toto Little Miss Africa. Her victory is a testament to her talent and determination, and it brings pride to Zambia as she becomes an ambassador of the nation’s rich culture and heritage.

A Bright Future Ahead

Trudy Mundia’s achievement at such a young age is inspiring. Her journey from Zambia to Nigeria and her subsequent victory highlight the potential and promise of Africa’s youth. As she continues to grow and pursue her dreams, Trudy stands as a role model for young girls across the continent, showing that with passion and dedication, anything is possible.

Congratulations to Trudy Mundia on her well-deserved win! We look forward to seeing more of her incredible journey and the positive impact she will continue to make in Zambia and beyond.

Zambia had three representatives led by National Director, Lindiwe Kasonde. The participants all walked away with an award. First was Makarios Kaunda who was crowned Mini Mr Africa 2023. He also walked away with two awards in best talent and most popular participant. Twasanta Kanyanta won first runner for Little Miss Africa 2023 while Tendai Mafukidze won Queen of Cultural diversity award.

National Director, Lindiwe Kasonde, who is also founder of Belleza Talent Agency, expressed gratitude to the children’s parents for allowing them to showcase their talents on such a huge platform. She also acknowledged headline sponsors Harvest Group, La BamBam Place, BountyShop Zambia, Jara Grocery Stores, RwandAir, Blink Africa Designs, Swiss Arabian Zambia and others for believing in the children. Kasonde expressed deep appreciations to Marina Shumikhina for her priceless contributions to the preparation and execution of the project.

While most clients will require you to have make – up on and look perfect, some clients will want to have you in your natural look. Now this can be a challenge if you are not comfortable without wearing any make up and that can affect your performance.

To be confident in your own skin, you need start first by accepting your natural skin and beauty.

Secondly, take care of your skin because even with make – up on, bad skin always shows and as a model or public figure, it is important to have good clear skin.

How do you take care of your skin you may ask? Here’s how:

1. Stay hydrated, drink lots of water. water is not only good for your skin but for your body too.
2. Get enough rest! Fatigue and stress can lead to acne breakouts.
3. Eat healthy. Some unhealthy meals can cause serious damage to your skin.
4. Invest in good and original skin products. Visit the dermatologist to see what see what products suit your skin best.
5. Use sun screen daily.
6. Do not experiment with your skin. If your skin is not giving you any problems, there’s no need to try new products that someone else is using because the turn out can be either be for the better or worst.
7. Lastly, don’t show up to any casting with heavy make up on. Allow the casting crew fall in love with your natural look first. Once that is achieved, you can be confident to rock any look they put you in.

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This will be the first time Zambia sends young representatives to a pageant.

The representatives are Makarios Kaunda as Little Mr. Africa Zambia, Tendai Mafukizde as Miss Teen Africa Zambia, and Twasante Kanyanta as Little Miss Africa Zambia.

The young models are looking forward to sharing Zambia’s culture, heritage, and tourism through their lenses and are excited to network with other children and learn from them too.

National Director and Belleza Talent Agency Founder, Lindiwe Kasonde, says this will be a great opportunity for Zambia because it will not only benefit the representatives but also the country at large. It will help advertise Zambian tourism through the children’s perspectives. She believes that the event will also encourage other young children and parents to invest in and support their children’s talents.

Additionally, events like these help build confidence and self-esteem in children. If they can walk on stage in front of a huge audience, they can definitely walk confidently in any situation.

We wish our budding stars all the best!