**Fatshimetrie: The great return of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Miss Universe**
The event long awaited by lovers of beauty pageants has finally arrived: the 73rd edition of Miss Universe will be held in the majestic city of Mexico City, Mexico, from Saturday, November 16 to Sunday, November 17, 2024. This edition promises to be particularly memorable, marked by the triumphant return of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after 38 years of absence.
Ilda Amani, born in Kinshasa and originally from the island of Idjwi in South Kivu, embodies the colors of the DRC with elegance and grace this year. Her remarkable journey led her to be crowned Miss Africa Congo in 2019, and to win first runner-up in the Miss Independence DR Congo competition in 2022.
Ilda Amani’s participation is a historic moment for the DRC, which is continuing its quest for recognition and promotion on the international scene. The country had not been represented since 1985, a memorable year when Benita Kanyonga brilliantly reached the semi-final of Miss World and placed third at Miss Universe.
A total of 127 candidates from all over the world will compete for the coveted title of Miss Universe. Congolese people are warmly invited to support Ilda Amani by voting for her via the Miss Universe application or directly on the official website of the event.
The 2024 edition of Miss Universe promises to be spectacular, and expectations are high for Ilda Amani’s performance on the world stage. Viewers will be able to follow the grandiose finale in French-speaking Africa on the Ivorian channel RTI, broadcast live on the night of Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 November at 02:00, Kinshasa time, and accessible in particular via the Canal+ bouquet.
Emotion, grace and determination will be on the agenda during this exceptional evening in Mexico City, where the talent and beauty of the participants will light up the stage of Miss Universe 2024. The whole world has its eyes riveted on this prestigious event, waiting to discover who will succeed the magnificent holder of the title of Miss Universe. The Democratic Republic of Congo, represented by the sublime Ilda Amani, has every chance of shining and flying the colours of its nation high.