Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 215 It’s the first of it’s kind, and it is taken what is seen to be different and putting it on a pedal stool. It’s the first ever Miss Albinism Kenya. And although we are late on this report, The event took place in Kenya on the 21st of October saw many albino’s compete for the title. A Contest in Nairobi aimed at fighting back against persecution in east Africa, where albino body parts are sold on black market, the Daily Maverick reports With its evening gowns, celebrity judges and tears of joy, this beauty pageant in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, was like many others – except for one thing: all 20 contestants had albinism. Titled Beauty Beyond Skin, the world’s first albino pageant was designed to celebrate people who lack pigment in their skin, hair and eyes, and to fight the widespread persecution of albinos in east Africa. More Articles You Would Love Here Is Why Is Jidenna The Only BET Male Stirring Fashion Blogs Nigerian Designer Abbyke Domina Presents “The Fun Shoot” With Beverly Osu & Damola Cruz Ten women and 10 men modelled the latest fashions at the event as they competed for the title of Mr and Miss Albinism Kenya in front of a crowd of about 1,000 people, including the deputy president William Ruto. A contestant walks down the catwalk in her own creation. Photograph: Tony Karumba/AFP/Getty Images Loyce Lihanda, who was crowned Miss Albinism Kenya, said: “For so long albinos have been treated as half-humans because they [are] different. In turn this has affected our self-esteem and the ability to utilise and explore our skills and talents. “We come from a mentality that we cannot achieve what ‘normal’ people can because we are different. Yet time has proven that we can excel.” In Kenya, albinism is a highly stigmatised condition. The biggest threat to people with the condition is the trade in albino body parts – used in traditional medicine and believed to bring good luck and financial and political gain – on the black market. In neighbouring Tanzania, at least 75 children and adults with albinism have been killed since 2000, and more than 62 others have escaped with severe injuries after attacks by people seeking to supply witch doctors thought to pay up to $75,000 (£61,500) for a full set of body parts. Hopefully this wonderful initiative can reverse this tragedy innocent children with albinism face. Ghana Event News, Reviews & Updates Upcoming Events Click Here to Visit our Fashion Boutique. [products ids=”67532, 67392, 57943, 37735, 37734, 67395, 62206, 12045″] albinoeast africakenyamiss albinismmiss albinism 2016miss albinomiss albino 2016pageant Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You Vlisco Ghana Unveils ‘Eclectic Cool’ Collection & Naa Ashokor As Brand Influencer With... #BeautyOfTheWeek: Proud Jamaican Influencer Anthena, Scoops Our BOTW of the Week With Her... Fashion Week Organizers from Across Africa Assemble in Ethiopia to Forge A Cohesive... Leading Ghanaian Menswear Brand ‘Kustom Looks’ Takes Over ‘All Africa Games 2023’ With... #OOTD: Berla Mundi Serves Haute Couture As She Shakes The Net With A... VIDEO: Arisar (Barbados) @ Accra Fashion Week 2023 VIDEO: Wig Wearing Black Mom Hospitalized With Horrific Skin Reaction & Illness After... A Detailed Insight Into Ethiopia’s TechStitched Fashion Program & The Participating Fashion Weeks... Cornrows With Cowry Shells: A Red Carpet Show Stopper & A Modern Twist... PICS: To Much Glamour; Check Out Bonang Matheba, Swanky & More At The... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.