"Africa Day Celebration and Contest Winners"

Students wore fashionable clothes made from kapulana, making today's Africa Day vibrant and exciting. Everyone felt proud to wear something originally African. Each class picked two best-dressed boys and girls. There was also food to share, and the kids loved being free to play with their friends and exchange stories.

Africa Day celebrates the founding of the African Union on May 25, 1963, raising awareness of Africa’s rich history.

Maputo International College started its celebration with a program from the Kindergarten Department, followed by Primary and High School performances. Many parents attended the Primary program, enjoying special presentations from each grade. The students danced and sang with such joy that the audience couldn't help but smile. The Grade 6 performance, which mimicked the revolutionary spirit of African nations against their colonizers, was particularly moving and underscored the commemoration's significance.

The winners of today's Mr. and Ms. Africa contest are:

Grade 1

Wisdom: Zainab Akchar and Michel Rinku Kumar

Love: Aiyra Francy Murela and Liam Martin Jose

Hope: Irina Kiara Muhimua and Nzei Jayson Mbanwei

Grade 2

Unity: Alma Maya De Lima and Jared Alberto Munenda

Modesty: Maysha Aileen Giva and Keion Buenaventura

Faith: Gabriela Carrilho and Emanuel Mapanzure

Grade 3

Diligence: Dominic Tiriamue and Zendaya Muiambo

Kindness: Ashfiya Mamlekar and Ithan Munguambe

Patience: Blossom Igweonu and Mohammad Jamil Kassem

Grade 4

Loyalty: Malica Djambu and Colin Costley-White

Humility: Felix Chandamela Jr. and Charis Hoffmeier

Generosity: Kiandy Guivala and Yunara Lucynela

Grade 5

Honesty: Chidalu Nwafor and Chizaram Andrea Achukwu

Confidence: Kaythan Arone and Regiana Massinga

Perseverance: Luana Diego

Grade 6

Charity: Eunice Mapanzure and Algasimo Diallo

Compassion: Shirley d' Olga Matsimbe and Kabir Kumar

Harmony: Neylan Maputere and Raymond Malili

Congratulations to all the winners!