Miss Heritage 2015, Joanna Keza Bagwire, was also crowned Miss Heritage Ambassador of Culture worldwide in South Africa last year. The 20-year-old had a chat with Sharon Kantengwa.

1. What is your greatest indulgence?

 Drinking water.

2. What makes you sad?

When a relative is in trouble.

3. What is your biggest childhood memory?

That would be going out of school without permission just to play on the swings.

4. What do your friends say they appreciate the most about you?

 I am always there for them when they need me.

5. What is your most valued possession?

The crown that I got in South Africa as Miss Heritage Ambassador of Culture worldwide.

6. Worst fashion trend ever?

 Sagging pants! It is not good at all.

7. Favourite clothing in your wardrobe?

My dresses.

8. Who inspires you?

Oprah Winfrey.

9. Ideal man: Neat or shaggy?

A neat guy.

10. Would you go on a blind date?

What? Never!

11. What is the first thing that you do when you wake up?

 I say my prayers.

12. Who is the first person that you call after you receive good news?

My best friend Flora.

13. Are you a bathroom singer?

No I’m not.

14.  What is the best gift that you have ever received?

Jewellery. I love it so much.

15. Which celebrity best describes your personality?

I can’t think of any just now.

16: Love or money?

Money.

17. What quote do you live by?

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

18. What is the one thing every woman should do at least once in their lifetime?

 Apply makeup 

19. What is the one thing you wish you knew when you were younger?

 Modeling.

20. If you were a boy for a day, what boyish thing would you do?

 I would date a beautiful girl.

21. If you could read someone’s mind, whose would you read and why?

I am not married but if I was, I would read my husband’s mind to know his thoughts about me.

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