Miss Ethiopia

Seble Mekonnen

Seble was born and grew up in a village named Sayechew, in Ethiopia. Ethiopia has a very old culture with many historical places and has around 200 dialects. Having completed her education seble is now working as a full time model, her ambition is to become a successful businesswoman. Her interests are: reading, watching movies, dancing – especially the traditional dance called ‘skesta’ and listening to music. Sporting interests are: basketball and swimming. Her personal motto would be: “live for your country”.

How would you describe yourself in three words?
Talented, spiritual, funny person

Do you have a special or unusual talent? (what is it?)
Traditional dance (eskesta)

Where would you most like to visit in the world and why?
South Africa – I want to meet mr mandela. He is the major as I live in forgiving people and living together in peace.

What is the best thing about your country?
Ethiopia is the country where the first human being was found – we have beautiful cultural and historical places – ethiopia have never been colonised and we have our own language, cultural clothes and calendar.

What is your favourite…..
Film: 'Mohamed Ali'
Music: Rock, African music
Singer/band: Bob Marley

If you were granted one wish, what would it be?
A bright future for the children of my country

If you were stuck on a desert island with one other person (famous or not) whom would you choose?
Our prime minister meles zenawi.

What is your message to all the other miss world contestants?
To be committed and hard worker

You’re judging the final five contestants, which question would you ask the finalists?
What would be your country’s contribution to the third world?

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