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Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe (born 14 November 1979) is a Motswana investor, businesswoman, model, and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 1999.
Apr 26, 2020 · Here are memorable throwback photos during the finals of Miss Universe 1999 when Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana reacted as she was named winner over our very own Miriam Quiambao (left) who finished 1st Runner-Up plus an small assortment of other images taken in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago last May 26 1999 by Getty Images.
Apr 2, 2024 · Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe Gandhi is a Motswana political economist, global development practitioner, impact investor, social innovator, philanthropist and beauty queen. She represented Botswana in Miss World and Miss Universe. Born in Gaborone, Botswana, Mpule is fluent in Tswana and English.
May 28, 2017 · Mpule was Botswana’s first ever entrant for the Miss Universe pageant. In May 1999, aged 19, Mpule made history by beating over 80 other delegates to win the much-coveted Miss Universe title. Mpule was the first ever Black African woman to be crowned Miss Universe. She was only the third black woman to win the pageant.
Jun 1, 2016 · Mpule Kwelagobe during Close-up shoot of Miss Universe 1999. Most of the people remember Mpule Kwelagobe for her unforgettable reaction on winning Miss Universe 1999. She was the third black woman to win Miss Universe.
Ms Mpule Kwelagobe is the founder and CEO of the MPULE Institute for Endogenous Development, a New York City-based, Africa-focused advocacy and public policy think tank that engages globally with thought-leaders on inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe is a Motswana investor, businesswoman, model, and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 1999. She was the first black African woman to win one of the Big Four international beauty pageants, the first woman from Botswana to win, and the first from a nation making their debut in nearly four decades.
Mpule Kwelagobe, the 48th MISS UNIVERSE, takes to the stage for her final walk.Miss Universe is Harnaaz Sandhu from India!Learn more about the competition at...
Feb 24, 2015 · During Mpule Kwelagobe’s visit to WSU on March 3-4, WSU students, faculty, and staff will have several opportunities to meet with this amazing woman with the International Women’s Day celebration culminating in Kwelagobe’s keynote address on gender issues and activism in Africa.
Jun 15, 2023 · Mpule Kwelagobe, a Batswana model and social entrepreneur crowned Miss Universe beauty pageant winner in 1999. Mpule was born in 1979 in Botswana. While in high school, she auditioned for Miss. Botswana at the age of seventeen. Maleta Luna who was the Miss World Franchise.
