Miss Congo

Nelly Dembo Osongo

Nelly was born in kisangani, and grew up in Kinshasa, dcr Congo, this is the third largest country in africa, it has the largest forest and more than 400 different tribes and dialects. Having achieved her high school certificate in bio-chemistry & i.t., she is currently a first year student of the national college of arts, her ambition is to attend the medical faculty, become a surgeon and president of drc. Hobbies are: singing, dancing, reading and her sporting interests are: basketball, swimming, tennis and dancing both the african and latin dances. Favourite food: fish and plantins. Nelly’s personal motto is “never give up”.

How would you describe yourself in three words?
Ambitious, determined, patient

Do you have a special or unusual talent? (what is it?)
Singing and dancing

Where would you most like to visit in the world and why?
Australia, watching the kangaroos.

What is the best thing about your country?
An exceptional wildlife

What is your favourite…..
Film: 'Save the Last Dance'
Music: Congolese Music
Singer/band: Whitney Houston
Book: 'Hypertomachia de Polychile'

If you were granted one wish, what would it be?
Have africa live in peace.

What is your message to all the other miss world contestants?
It’s a game not a war: let’s all be friends forever.

You’re judging the final five contestants, which question would you ask the finalists?
What are you ready to do for the world?

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