VIDEO: Watch The Iconic Moment Where Miss Grand France 2024 Safietou Kabengele Removed Her Wig During Her Swimwear Walk

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At 26 years old, Senegalese model and Miss Grand France 2024, Safiétou Kabengele, made waves at the Miss Grand International 2024 finals in Bangkok, Thailand. Known for her elegance and boldness, Safiétou delivered a moment of pure pageant history during the swimwear competition when she unexpectedly removed her wig mid-walk, tossing it to the previous contestant approaching her. The audacious move received an enthusiastic round of applause from the audience, showing her confidence and individuality.

Safiétou Kabengele has continuous made iconic moments through out the show and is by far one of the favorites amongst others and even more favored by Africans than the contestants representing African countries.

This iconic act may have drawn inspiration from legendary supermodel Alek Wek, who famously removed her wig during a 1998 Betsey Johnson runway show, making a profound statement against rigid beauty standards.

According to Alek Wek in an interview “That wig was not just about me taking it off to make a scene. It was a time that I was just starting in fashion, to work. And the one thing that I told my agents was if you are going to represent me, I’m not going to be a gimmick and be in for a couple of seasons. You’re going to take it all or leave it.”

Alek’s moment became a powerful symbol of empowerment for Black women, challenging the fashion industry’s Eurocentric ideals. Safietou’s bold gesture seems to echo that legacy of self-expression and authenticity, demonstrating her willingness to defy conventional beauty norms and embrace her natural self. As she competes in the Miss Grand International 2024 finals, fans are eagerly cheering her on, excited to see how she continues to break boundaries and inspire others. Follow Her here.

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