Thulisa Keyi prepping to represent country at the Miss World beauty pageant

Thulisa Keyi will battle it out with women from 119 countries for the coveted Miss World crown.

One of her gowns was recently unveiled at a swanky event in Johannesburg. The dress has incorporated elements of her Xhosa culture, an important factor for her.

According to her designer Biji Gibbs, Thulisa wanted a simple, bold and elegant gown.

“I had asked Thulisa to send suggestions of designs or patterns which meant a lot to her personally and culturally. This is a wonderful way to create a synthesis of my skills fused with the soul of the person who is to wear one of my creations. Thulisa sent me many reference pictures of traditional Xhosa attire which is mostly black and white in bold geometric patterns and stripes.”

As she seeks to raise awareness on education and PTSD, we wish her nothing but the best.

She jets off to China this week.