Miss Malawi First Princess Ireen Navicha says she is ready to represent Malawi at the 73rd Miss World pageant from August 8 to September 5 in Vietnam. She said this on Saturday at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in Lilongwe before her departure for Vietnam. Navicha said she was grateful for the opportunity, acknowledging that her conduct at the pageant would influence how Malawi is perceived internationally.
“I just want to thank Malawi for this opportunity. It’s such an honour to wear the Malawi sash on my chest. I know that whatever I do will depict how much our country is perceived out there.
So, I’m so excited,” she said. She said her pageantry journey was inspired by the desire to educate and support girls who dropped out of school due to teen pregnancies and early marriages. Said Navicha: “My mental well-being is okay and I’m ready to carry our flag.
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“I knew that if I had to give up this purpose would not be fulfilled. That is what motivates me and encourages me to be better, to do better and represent Malawi in the best way possible.” She also said her previous experience in international pageantry has prepared her for the competition. Navicha said she plans to use the platform to showcase Malawi’s scenic landscapes, including Lake Malawi and Mulanje Mountain while highlighting the country’s hospitality.
“We are hospitable and lovable. But most importantly, our country is beautiful,” she said. Miss Malawi Organisation chief executive officer Bernardette Mweso said they are confident that Navicha will perform well at the Miss World stage.
“We are confident that she will represent Malawi very well. She is brilliant and has a beautiful purpose and with that we believe she will do well on the international stage,” she said. Mweso said preparations have been hectic considering the country has not been on the Miss World stage for some time.
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