Miss World Uganda 2008
Chick, slim and somewhat articulate 18- year-old Dora Mwima, was crowned Miss Uganda 2008 on Saturday night at Kampala Serena Hotel. Whereas she wasn't the audience's favourite, she impressed the judges with her charm and good looks. She also won the Miss Personality prize.
The young dark skinned girl who has never been to formal school having spent all her life studying at home, out scored first-runner-up Victor Nabagereka, a returnee from last year's contest and second-runner-up Medina Agenorwot. She now gets into the hot shoes of Monica Kansiime, who was not around at the crowning night.
The event started towards 9p.m, with the 18 girls making their first appearance on stage as they danced and cat walked. The stage was either slippery or the girls had stage fright, because one of each of the two sets of twins slipped and almost fell.
But thanks to their courage, they continued walking as if nothing had happened. Well, that aside, when the girls came for the talent show, there was a moment of laughter from the audience. In a play that she wrote herself, Tyra Baligira made effort to shine but did not go beyond the first five.
In light green, white and blue swimsuits, the 18 contestants strutted across the stage during the swimsuit competition and they were greeted with a roar from the audience. They then returned for the creative wear and the evening gown session, after which the 18 contestants were eliminated to five; Dora Mwima, Victor Nabagereka, Medina Agenerwot, Patricia Ayo Otoa and Joselyn Nyangoma.
Whereas the audience seemed to like Toro's beauty Nyangoma, they were disappointed when she was asked what she would do to change the environment, she said; "Thank you very much for coming here today. I want to encourage the young ones to come and join Miss Uganda." Having said this, she walked away proudly.
Some of the other winners include Lalam Nyeko, Miss Congeniality, Patricia Ayo Miss Perfect, Jackline Nyangoma Miss Photogenic, Tyra Baligira Miss Talent and Jocelyn Nyangoma Miss Popularity.
The event was fairly attended with hardly any technical distractions, though the catwalk area wasn't long enough, as the organisers had promised, for even those at the back to watch. Sponsored by Uganda telecom, Club beer, Air Uganda the event was spiced up by performances of Bebe Cool, Soul Beat Africa, Sarah Ndagire, Desire Luzinda, plus Mowzey Radio and Weasel.
Source: The Monitor (Kampala), 11 August 2008, Edwin Nuwagaba
When asked by newspaper New Vision "If I became Miss Uganda, I would...," Dora has this to say:
"Beauty is black. Black is beautiful. I will fight to bring back the dignity of beauty pageants. I would like to meet US rock singer Tina Turner because she seems a strong woman. I do not like people who despise others. Virginity should only be broken when one gets the right person. I always talk to God every morning. Be happy no matter how difficult the situation is. That is my guiding principle. A good day-out with friends is all I need to be happy."
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