- History
- Titleholders
- See also
- References
- External links
{{distinguish|Miss Congo (RC)}}{{Infobox Organization |name = Miss Democratic Republic of the Congo |motto = |formation = 1968 |type = Beauty pageant |headquarters = Kinshasa |location = DR Congo |membership = Miss Universe Miss World |language = French |leader_title = Organization |leader_name = |key_people = |num_staff = |budget = |website = missrdcongo.cd }}Miss Congo (DRC) or Miss Democratic Republic of the Congo (Formerly known as Miss Zaire) is a national Beauty pageant in Congo. HistoryMiss DRC began in 1968. The pageant was known as Miss Zaire until 1997. The pageant was sponsored by Ministry of Tourism in Kinshasa. The country has competed in the Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International competitions. Since 2009, the country does not exist to compete due to lack of funding and sponsorship. In 2016 Miss RD Congo Organization set new feature between Ministère du Tourisme, Pygma Communication as the production company. The pageant sets to be a reality TV show.[1] Titleholders- Color key
{{plainlist|- {{Color box|gold|border=darkgray}} Declared as Winner
- {{Color box|#FFFF66|border=darkgray}} Ended as runner-up
- {{Color box|#FFFACD|border=darkgray}} Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
}}The winner of Miss Congo (DRC) might compete at the Miss Universe, Miss World or other competitions. It depends on National pageant franchise holder to appoint the winner as official representative of the country. Nowadays, Democratic Republic of the Congo only competes in Miss World Year | Miss RD Congo | Notes | Miss Universe RD Congo | Miss World RD Congo | |||||
2016 | Andrea Moloto | - | Andréa Moloto | 2012 | Christelle Mbeni | Miss République Démocratique du Congo; Ministry of Tourism and Vodacom Congo & Pygma Communication Directorship}} | - | Christelle Mbeni Did not compete | 2008 | Kelly Falco | Miss Congo; Partnered to Beauties of Africa Inc.}} | - | Christelle Mbila | 2006 | Diane Mizuma | Miss World RD Congo 2006; Top 10 at Miss Tourism Queen International 2007}} | - | Diane Mizuma | 2005 | Nelly Dembo Osongo | Miss World RD Congo 2005; open casting}} | - | Nelly Dembo Osongo | 2004 | Norah Mpela | - | - | 2000 | Florence Bandu | - | - | 1994 | Grâce Nzeza Mwete | - | - | 1989 | Lumeka Mulunge | - | - | 1987 | Mesatewa Tuzolana | Miss International Zaire 1987}} | Mesatewa Tuzolana Did not compete - | | 1986 | Aimee Likobe Dobala | Aimee Likobe Dobala Top 10 | Aimee Likobe Dobala Did not compete | 1985 | Kayonga Mureka Tete | Kayonga Mureka Tete Second Runner-up | Kayonga Mureka Tete Top 15 & Miss Photogenic | 1984 | Lokange Lwali | Lokange Lwali | - | 1972 | Ombayi Mukuta | Miss Zaire Organization; wore a Zaire sash at Miss Universe history}} | Ombayi Mukuta Miss Congeniality | - | 1971 | Martine Mualuke | Martine Mualuke | - | 1970 | Marie-Josée Basoko | Miss Republic of Congo Organization; wore a Republic of Congo Sash at Miss Universe history}} | Marie-Josée Basoko | - | 1969 | Jeanne Mokomo | Jeanne Mokomo | - | 1968 | Elizabeth Tavares | Miss Congo Beauty; a special guest of the organizing committee in Miss Europe 1968}} | Elizabeth Tavares | - | |
See also- Miss Congo (RC) Jeanne Mokomo Miss Congo 1969 participated at Miss Universe
References 1. ^{{cite news|title=Miss RD Congo is back after 4 years|publisher=kalimbaradio.com|url=http://blog.kalimbaradio.com/index.php/2016/07/06/miss-rd-congo-2016/|accessdate=4 September 2016}}
External links- missrdcongo
- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRx74FnlQhMYk6IwE0Uq_Lg Miss RD Congo - YouTube Channel]
{{Miss Universe countries and territories}}{{Miss World countries and territories}}{{Miss International countries and territories}}{{DRCongo-stub}}{{Pageant-stub}} 4 : Miss Universe by country|Miss World by country|Miss International by country|Recurring events established in 1968 |