00:00Moving to Africa now, and our first contestant, Botswana.
00:07This gown by MEDdesign celebrates Botswana culture,
00:11using royal blue latise fabric.
00:14The design is paired with white Maccabi accessories
00:18to combine heritage and contemporary elements.
00:23Equatorial Guinea.
00:26Lucas Escalada black textured gown with gold floral applique,
00:32symbolizing transformation, strength and renewal.
00:47Eritrea.
00:50This gown by designer Ali Muhammad is crafted from newspaper print fabric.
00:56Among the stories printed on this gown is Miss Escalada's journey
01:00as a pioneer in Eritrean pageantry.
01:04Read all about it.
01:13Eritrea.
01:17Iwata Keili.
01:19This look incorporates traditional Ethiopian patterns with gold detailing.
01:25The embroidered bodice is embellished with pearls and sequins
01:28above a soft white wool skirt.
01:35Eritrea.
01:36Just feel the flame forever, babe.
01:42Kenya.
01:46Mind Serenity by Naomi celebrates Kenya through vibrant green tones,
01:53a sculptural bow, mermaid silhouette and dramatic satin drape.
01:58But let the girl coming into this world carries their own universe unfurl.
02:03We are painted in a thousand different shades
02:07But the beauty of our spirit never fades
02:11It's the moment that you think you can
02:13If you take a breath, you take a step
02:16Rooted in purpose, this uses green and gold
02:20To symbolize Malawi's land growth, resilience, strength
02:24And limitless potential
02:27Created by Testimony Designer
02:30We are the voices, stepping into the light
02:36To bring our spirit to the power
02:41This voracious inspired gown, designed by Tungyake
02:45Showcases red sculptural petals
02:49That reference local flamboyant flowers
03:00The flame forever goes
03:07There's nothing ordinary in the set
03:09Nigeria
03:09With every single memory that we bring
03:12Designed by Tiki Mordi, this sea green dress
03:16Balances a fitted body silhouette with a voluminous overskirt
03:21Inspired by Nigeria's landscapes
03:34Tungalia
03:36Designed by Kaohong, this look combines a sculpted corset
03:42And soft feather sleeve with a dramatic flowing skirt of shimmering blue tulle
03:48To bring your eyes and break the night
03:52We are the voices, stepping into the light
03:56South Africa
03:58Designed by Lupi D, this gown features a body contouring denim mermaid silhouette
04:05It flares into structured black tulle layers and tiered ruffles
04:10Extended with a gold South African print fabric
04:19Uganda
04:23Stretched satin and layered tulle define this motherhood inspired mermaid gown
04:27By Keisha Abdallah
04:30The design showcases a fitted one shoulder bodice
04:33And a tulle drape with an ombre blend
04:36From peach to burgundy
04:44Stimbabwe
04:46Gold red ensemble featuring a sculpted bodice
04:49Oversized ruffled shoulder
04:51Structured petalum
04:53And elongated flared trousers
04:55And it's designed by
04:57Rangara
04:58Caught inside a maze of expectations
05:02Looking for a quiet revelation
05:05Just remember where the journey first began
05:12And rely upon the strength of just I can
05:19Don't let the heavy days
05:22Silence your soul
05:25You have a melody
05:28You have a melody
05:28Where you belong
05:31So let the fire rise
05:36And break the night
05:39We are the voices
05:42Stepping into the light
05:46To bring us closer to the power of the dream
05:52We'll build a world
05:56Much brighter than it seems
06:00When you reach the edge
06:04And wanna turn
06:08Just feel the flame
06:11Forever burn
06:16Scrolling through a million different lives
06:23It's hard to see the truth behind the eyes
06:27But every boy and girl
06:30Coming into this world
06:32Carries their own universe
06:35We are painted in a thousand different shades
06:40But the beauty of our spirit never fades
06:43It's the moment that you think you can't
06:46You take a breath
06:47You take a stance
06:49You'll discover
06:51Forever that you care
06:57I rise
06:59And break the night
07:02We are the voices
07:05Stepping into the light
07:09To bring us closer
07:12To bring us closer
07:12To the power of the dream
07:16We are so much stronger
07:19Than we've ever been
07:23When you reach the edge
07:27And wanna turn
07:31Just feel the flame
07:34Forever burn
07:38There's nothing ordinary
07:40In the steps we make
07:42With every single boundary
07:44That we pray
07:45The world unites in hope
07:47We stand as one
07:49Look up to the sky
07:50Our time has just begun
07:53I get a name
07:57I call me
07:59I come
08:01Then I
