Online Reporter
Tafadzwa Zimoyo in BANGKOK, Thailand
MISS Universe Zimbabwe Lyshanda Moyas is set for one of the pageant’s most culturally-charged segments — the National Costume Show here today.
The showcase, scheduled for Emporium Chatrium, has already generated immense buzz as fans eagerly wait to see how each contestant interprets their nation’s identity through fashion and storytelling.
For Zimbabwe, all eyes are firmly on Lyshanda, who has steadily built momentum throughout the competition, earning admiration for her confidence, discipline and warm engagement with global audiences.
Pageant watchers say the National Costume Show will be one of her most defining moments in the search for this year’s queen of hearts.
Although the official design of her costume has been kept a secret, sources say it promises a breathtaking fusion of heritage and imagination – a tribute to Zimbabwe’s rich culture, its ancestral strength and modern artistic flair.
The Miss Universe Zimbabwe organisation has hinted that Lyshanda’s look will celebrate the power and beauty which resides among Zimbabwean women while highlighting colours and craftsmanship drawn from the country’s traditions.
Speaking ahead of the big night, Lyshanda said she was excited and deeply honoured to carry Zimbabwe on her shoulders.
“The national costume is more than fashion to me, it is a story, a legacy and a celebration of who we are as a people,” she said.
“I can’t wait for the world to see the heart of Zimbabwe on that stage.”
Fans in Thailand, Africa and around the world have already shown overwhelming support for the 2024 Miss Universe Zimbabwe queen.
Many say her humility, discipline and captivating presence have made her one of the contestants to watch.
Mathew Masinge