Lisa Msiza has won the Miss Deaf Universe contest in Italy. She is now the first South African woman and Black woman to wear the crown. This achievement means a lot to South Africans and the Deaf community. The 25-year-old isn’t new to pageantry, as she won the Miss Deaf Africa award in 2024. She graduated from the University of Soweto and enjoys dance.

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The Miss Deaf Universe pageant aims to promote inclusivity and creativity among Deaf people. All contestants will share their knowledge in advocacy, communication skills, and other important real-world issues. Msiza’s intelligence and composure stood out among the participants.

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However, there were some challenges she faced early in the year. She publicly sought financial support to enable her participation in the contest. Her openness drew the attention of many people. It was seen as a sign of transparency and humility.

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Msiza was calm and focused throughout the competition. She answered all questions diligently, which showed she was prepared. Despite other candidates’ performance, her performance distinguished her.

After being crowned the winner, Msiza thanked those who supported her during her preparation phase. She also spoke about how the Deaf community in South Africa requires greater support and encouraged more support for events like this. Her message was centred on how Deaf individuals can gain visibility and how their talents can be harnessed.

Her victory was widely celebrated at home as many recognised the significance of the achievement. It shows the clear benefits of widening representation in a beauty competition. Msiza’s win reminds everyone that disability does not diminish skills.

South Africa’s star Tyla, has won this year’s Glamour Woman of the Year Award. This shows that her work rate, intelligence and creativity has been rewarded. The award puts her among top global figures with huge influence in entertainment.

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One of what captured a global audience is Tyla’s mastery of music and her growing influence. Her hit single, “Water” was a huge success as it tended to be popular on many streaming platforms. The song was a combination of Amapiano, Afro-pop and R&B elements which shows how creative she can be. This song earned her a Grammy award and puts her among South African top artists ever.

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Tyla is a versatile personality who can perform different genres. She has attracted many South African music lovers to embrace gqom and Amapiano. Her recent EP, “We Wanna Party” quickly topped the charts and is now one of the most played songs in the world.

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Winning the Glamour Woman of the Year shows her as a musician icon and cultural figure. It proves her influence isn’t limited to music alone, but covers fashion and storytelling. She is now adored in the industry due to her charm, confidence and work ethic.

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This new milestone by Tyak shows international audiences are attracted to those who stick to their local identity. She reminds the world that African pop music is a movement with excellent creativity and rhythm.

For upcoming artists, Tyla’s story shows that success comes from being original. It shows how far discipline and persistence can take one to. As the Glamour Woman of the Year, Tyla’s status as one of South Africa’s top entertainers is reinforced.

Beyoncé is now halfway to EGOT glory. After more than three decades in the spotlight, she has finally secured her first Emmy award, a win that secures her position beyond music. Known for owning both the stage and the charts, this trophy was more than overdue. When the news broke, fans held their breath, knowing this wasn’t just another win. It was a milestone, proof that her art and vision belong among the most celebrated in the world.

How History Was Made

On December 25, 2024,  Beyoncé turned a  normal NFL show into a cultural event. In the “Beyoncé Bowl,” a streaming special on Netflix, she blended her Western style with the rich traditions of Black Southern heritage, turning the performance into both a celebration and a statement, showing live performances from her Cowboy Carter album at Houston’s NRG Stadium. With Post Malone, Shaboozey, and even her daughter Blue Ivy joining her, the show drew in a record-breaking 27 million viewers and became one of Netflix’s most-viewed sports specials ever.

Beyoncé and the Team Take the Emmy Costumes for Variety Award 

At the 77th Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Beyoncé and her team were honored with the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming. This was a juried category—given by experts in the costume craft. Stylist Shiona Turini joined Beyoncé in celebrating the victory, along with assistants Erica Rice, Molly Peters, costume supervisor Chelsea Staebell, and head of workroom Timothy White.

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Fans Joyous as Award was announced 

On social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), many fans celebrated her. Pop base expressed joy that Beyoncé has finally won an Emmy Award. Another fan Liisa believes Beyoncé winning the award is a good thing as the world finally recognizes how amazing she is. She also expects more laurels for her in the future.

The positive comments show how much they are excited that their idol won an Emmy Award.

What’s Next for Beyonce in the Coming Months? 

The excitement doesn’t stop at costumes. She is now a contender in two more Emmy categories: Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special and Outstanding Variety Special. In an intriguing twist, she’s up against her husband Jay-Z who was nominated as the executive producer of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show for the Variety Special award.

Final Thoughts 

Beyoncé’s Emmy win is the result of years of dedication, and the ability to turn ideas into something special. The victory shows that when you are consistent in your work, greatness is assured. With this victory she will leave a legacy that cannot be easily forgotten for years to come.