Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 30, 2025
It’s official: the crown has a new queenmaker.
After years of silence, speculation, and sashes gathering dust, Tanzania’s pageantry stage is getting a high-fashion facelift. And leading that transformation is none other than Millen Magese—the statuesque, trailblazing beauty who wore the Miss Tanzania crown in 2001 and went on to strut her stuff on international runways from New York to Milan.
Now she’s back—not to compete, but to command.
In a glamorous press conference to be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the elegant Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Millen Magese will unveil her bold new vision as the Founder and National Director of Miss Universe Tanzania. The event, running from 5:00 to 10:00 PM, promises to be more than just a media moment—it’s a coronation of a new era.
And the timing couldn’t be more perfect.
After nearly two decades under the stewardship of Maria Sarungi and her Compass Communications, the Miss Universe Tanzania franchise has officially changed hands. While Sarungi’s tenure brought with it elegance and intellect—famed for launching brains-and-beauty icons like Flaviana Matata—it’s now Millen’s turn to redefine what it means to be a Tanzanian beauty queen in a post-Instagram, post-pandemic, Gen Z world.
And make no mistake—Millen isn’t playing.
“This is a dream come true,” she shared in her personal invitation. “We’re bringing this platform back to celebrate and empower young Tanzanian women on a global stage.”
With her international experience, fierce credibility in the modeling world, and deep commitment to women’s health and empowerment (Millen is a renowned endometriosis advocate), expectations are sky-high—and rightly so.
The relaunch promises:
• A revamped scouting and mentorship program
• High-glamour fashion-forward training
• Global-standard pageant preparation
• And a renewed emphasis on purpose, platform, and pride
It’s more than just a pageant—it’s a movement.
Industry insiders whisper that this could signal Tanzania’s reentry into serious international beauty conversations—especially after years of stagnation. With Nigeria, South Africa, and the Philippines producing global stars, Tanzania has long been due for a comeback. And if anyone can put us back on the map—it’s Millen Magese.
She’s lived the dream. Now she’s rebuilding it.
So mark your calendars, prep your lenses, and bring your best evening wear. June 30 isn’t just a Monday night—it’s the rebirth of a Tanzanian legacy.
From catwalks to crowns—Millen’s era begins now.
