South Africans have rallied together in a heartwarming campaign to raise R100,000 with the goal of bringing Ufa Dania, a finalist in the Miss Universe Nigeria competition, to South Africa. Dania, who was crowned Miss Kwara in the pageant, captured the hearts of many South Africans with her unique charm and vibrant personality.
The initiative, which launched five days ago on X (formerly Twitter), has seen an outpouring of support from South African users who actively voted for Dania during the Miss Universe Nigeria competition, propelling her into the top three.
Reginald Mathule Kanyane, the campaign organizer, expressed the excitement and motivation behind the initiative. “We were thrilled to support Ufa Dania during her journey in the Miss Nigeria Universe beauty pageant, where her charm and vibrant personality won our hearts. As the X community in SA, we are eager to welcome her to our country and give her an unforgettable experience as we show her the beauty of SA,” Kanyane said.
In response to the overwhelming support, Ufa Dania conveyed her heartfelt gratitude to her South African admirers. “I’m grateful to every person who voted for me. God bless you from the bottom of my heart. You’ve shown me love. I wouldn’t be able to do this without you. My South Africans, my brothers and sisters from another mother. Where did you find me? I didn’t know I was going viral because in the camp we barely used our phones. Thank you so much to South Africans and every other country that supported me on this journey. Your money did not go to waste. It definitely did something. God bless you. Please fly me to SA now,” she said.
The campaign reflects the strong connections and support networks that can be built through social media and shared admiration for individuals across borders. It also highlights South Africa’s eagerness to celebrate and embrace international figures who resonate with their values and community spirit.
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