Zozibini Tunzi

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  • Advocate for Gender Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity
  • Impact Ambassador for UN Women SA
  • Activist and Support of UN Women's #HeForShe Campaign
  • Former Miss Universe

A powerful and versatile speaker, Zozibini Tunzi first gained national attention after delivering a memorable winning answer to host Steve Harvey during the 2019 Miss Universe competition, wherein she rallied young women to “take up space.” Before becoming Miss Universe, Tunzi worked for a global advertising agency and has a huge passion for music and the arts. She spoke frequently about women’s empowerment, diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry, media, and other industries during her reign as Miss Universe. Tunzi will invariably inspire your audience with her journey from South Africa to the global stage, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-love.

Tunzi uses her platform to speak out against gender-based violence and push forward gender equality. She currently sits on panels across the world, and advocates for organizations including U.N. Women’s #HeForSheCampagin, Latino Commission on Aids, and Smile Train International. She has presented at the Forbes Women Summit, “This Girl Wins” Annual Empowerment Summit, and many more.

 


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Taking Up Space: Beauty & Empowerment

Unleash the transformative power of ZOZIBINI TUNZI's words, which captivated the world, at your event. Tunzi shares empowering insights on diversity, beauty, and leadership that will resonate with and inspire your audience. ...

Unleash the transformative power of ZOZIBINI TUNZI's words, which captivated the world, at your event. Tunzi shares empowering insights on diversity, beauty, and leadership that will resonate with and inspire your audience.

Fostering Institutional Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging

Transform your event into a celebration of diversity and empowerment with ZOZIBINI TUNZI as your keynote speaker. Her charisma and insights will leave your audience motivated and enlightened, ready to embrace their own unique strengths. ...

Transform your event into a celebration of diversity and empowerment with ZOZIBINI TUNZI as your keynote speaker. Her charisma and insights will leave your audience motivated and enlightened, ready to embrace their own unique strengths.

Feminism, Empowerment, & Stopping Gender-Based Violence

Gender equality advocate ZOZIBINI TUNZI is a voice for gender equality and has engaged in the fight against gender-based violence for several years.  As Miss Universe, Tunzi continued her advocacy on a global platform, in the struggle against gender-based violence, gender inequality and the continue ...

Gender equality advocate ZOZIBINI TUNZI is a voice for gender equality and has engaged in the fight against gender-based violence for several years.  As Miss Universe, Tunzi continued her advocacy on a global platform, in the struggle against gender-based violence, gender inequality and the continued grapple for women’s rights. In this presentation, Tunzi shares personal perspectives, breaks down the most prescient barriers, and showcases opportunities for a better future to audiences of all backgrounds

Hosting & Emceeing

With deep experience hosting events ranging from fundraisers and award shows to critical humanitarian conversations, ZOZIBINI TUNZI's delivers truly unforgettable events with her grace, wisdom, and humanity. Allow Tunzi to guide your audience through a transformative experience, exploring themes of ...

With deep experience hosting events ranging from fundraisers and award shows to critical humanitarian conversations, ZOZIBINI TUNZI's delivers truly unforgettable events with her grace, wisdom, and humanity. Allow Tunzi to guide your audience through a transformative experience, exploring themes of resilience, diversity, and the pursuit of excellence.

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Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi leads global conversations on beauty

ZOZIBINI TUNZI, an international symbol of beauty and empowerment, imparts valuable lessons on breaking barriers and redefining standards. After her historic reign as Miss Universe, Tunzi has pursued philanthropic work, secured an Emmy nomination for The Mandela Project, and delighted her fans on The Masked Singer, all while celebrating diversity and empowering audiences with a message of confidence and inclusivity. To this day, Tunzi leads discussions on beauty, equity, and how we can open opportunities to a diverse cohort of undeniable talent.

Watch Zozibini Tunzi on Good Morning America >>

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Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi recognizes her impact

ZOZIBINI TUNZI, a global advocate for positive change, is aware of her power to spark meaningful global conversations. From openly refusing to wear a wig to her work championing safer sanitation for children across South Africa, Tunzi is a true icon of empowerment. From her groundbreaking Miss Universe win to her advocacy for women's rights, Tunzi brings a powerful narrative that will captivate and motivate your audience.

Watch Zozibini Tunzi on a virtual #HeForShe panel >>

Watch Zozibini Tunzi on The Daily Show >>

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Biography

Born in the South African village of Sidwadweni in Tsolo. Zozibini Tunzi was brought up in a small rural town near her birthplace and is one of four daughters to her parents. After completing school, Zozi, as she is known by, graduated from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology with an ND: Public Relations management in 2018, and began working for a Global advertising agency in Cape Town, South Africa. 

As the third woman from South Africa to win the Miss Universe title, Zozi made history by being the first black South African winner to do so in her natural short hair when crowned in December 2019.  Zozi is a proponent of natural beauty and “embracing your authentic self”, and her decision to wear her hair naturally became an example to young women around the globe, “to take up space” and not be afraid to be themselves.  This message was delivered during the national competition and spurred global recognition from the likes of Oprah to Michelle Obama.

Zozi is a voice for gender equality and has engaged in the fight against gender-based violence for several years.  As Miss Universe, Zozi continued her advocacy on a global platform, in the struggle against gender-based violence, gender inequality and the continued grapple for women’s rights.  As an ardent supporter of UN Women’s “#HeForShe”, a social media campaign to changing the narrative around gender stereotypes, Zozi works with this campaign in hopes to bring men into the activist space and help bring about equality; and broaden the movement in bringing more voices together onto this platform to make a change across the world.

During the 2020 year, Zozi helped to create the social media talk platform, #UniverseUnited, and partnered with UN Women SA, the African Union, and various other global based organizations to amplify her message.