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Elsa Iradukunda

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“I have been working on eloquence which will be the judge’s main focus. However, I’m also working on my modeling skills and talent. Fitness and beauty with a purpose is something they will look at too.”
Elsa Iradukunda first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: I have what it takes to win Miss World, says Iradukunda The New Times, (July 27, 2017)
“If we are able to wear International brands like D&G, why can’t they also rock our local made in Rwanda products.”
Elsa Iradukunda first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: [VIDEO & PHOTOS: Miss Rwanda 2017: How it all unfolded] The New Times, (February 27, 2017)
“I have been marketing myself through social media platforms and working on improving my communication skills to compete with the rest of the contestants.”
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Recorded in: Off to China: Iradukunda ready for Miss World 2017 The New Times, (September 25, 2017)
“I am very passionate about helping those in need, because I believe the world is a very big family and we need to help each other. That is why my beauty with a purpose is all about helping.”
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Recorded in: Iradukunda ready to grace Miss World stage The New Times, (October 16, 2017)
“Believing )in myself was the first key to my success.”
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Recorded in: Iradukunda ready to grace Miss World stage The New Times, (October 16, 2017)
“I think helping also connects us with each other and helps us build a better society for each and everyone. That is why I really believe in beauty with a purpose.”
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Recorded in: Miss World: Iradukunda in last minute appeal for votes The New Times ,(November 15, 2017)
“It was my dream ever since I was a kid. My parents can testify to this. Who said dreams don’t come true?”
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Recorded in: VIDEO: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crown The New Times, (March 02, 2017)
“I went to a boarding school and during school holidays, I would spend much of the time at home doing homework or watching beauty contests and talent shows. Those are my favourite TV shows.”
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Recorded in: VIDEO: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crown The New Times, (March 02, 2017)
“It was a tough journey! The girls were really sharp. To be honest, all 15 girls deserved the crown but there is always that advantage that ticks in, even at the last minute that determines the winner. I wasn’t the most charming or the smartest of all but was simply lucky. God answered my prayers”
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Recorded in: VIDEO: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crown The New Times, (March 02, 2017)
“Due to the tight competition, we all prayed that ‘let the best girl win.’ Am I the best? I don’t think so. But there was a bit of respect and sister-love and that’s why we are friends now.”
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Recorded in: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crownNews Times( March 02, 2017)
“I actually meant it when I said, during the grand finale, that the secret behind winning was ‘praying’. When I put my mind to something and pray over it, God is always faithful to me.”
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Recorded in: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crownNews Times( March 02, 2017)
“All the girls had very great ideas and we can work on them together. Let us get started. We don’t have much time. Just 12 months? I am ready now.”
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Recorded in: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crownNews Times( March 02, 2017)
“Media and social media specifically, has shocked me the most by focusing on less relevant and false information. But you have to be strong and prepared for such baseless reports.”
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Recorded in: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crownNews Times( March 02, 2017)
“Some claim that I lied about my age but for Christ’s sake why would someone say that. Seriously!”
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Recorded in: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crownNews Times( March 02, 2017)
“I really like motos. They are fun. I will be forced to reduce on my movements too but this is all for the good of this crown. I don’t need instructions, I know what it means to be Miss Rwanda.”
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Recorded in: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crownNews Times( March 02, 2017)
“But I don’t think I would wear a bikini—I am not sure if my parents would be happy, so I would say NO!.”
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Recorded in: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crownNews Times( March 02, 2017)
“I am looking forward to taking part in the Miss World pageant. I want that crown for Rwanda. Let’s wait and see.”
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Recorded in: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crownNews Times( March 02, 2017)
“I got to fly for the very first time. And I can drive my own car too.”
Elsa Iradukunda first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Iradukunda on the highs and lows of her reign as Miss Rwanda 2017News Times(January 11, 2018)
“That was my very first interview.”
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Recorded in: Iradukunda on the highs and lows of her reign as Miss Rwanda 2017News Times(January 11, 2018)
“Being Miss Rwanda has been a life lesson; an amazing journey to say the least”
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Recorded in: Iradukunda on the highs and lows of her reign as Miss Rwanda 2017News Times(January 11, 2018)
“Helping someone regain their sight after so many years was the most humbling experience of them all”
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Recorded in: Iradukunda on the highs and lows of her reign as Miss Rwanda 2017News Times(January 11, 2018)
“The European tour was my first time to travel. I’d never been on a plane. Even my manager didn’t know that”
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Recorded in: Iradukunda on the highs and lows of her reign as Miss Rwanda 2017News Times(January 11, 2018)
“I think the most challenging thing during my reign was convincing people that ‘Made in Rwanda’ products were of great quality. It was literally a struggle to change that mindset.”
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Recorded in: Iradukunda on the highs and lows of her reign as Miss Rwanda 2017News Times(January 11, 2018)
“All I wanted was to leave a positive impact at the Miss World stage”
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Recorded in: Iradukunda on the highs and lows of her reign as Miss Rwanda 2017News Times(January 11, 2018)
“I realised that my purpose was to teach them about Rwanda and the beautiful culture we have”
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Recorded in: Iradukunda on the highs and lows of her reign as Miss Rwanda 2017News Times(January 11, 2018)
“That minute-long moment of showing everyone my cultural dance was one the proudest of my life”
Elsa Iradukunda first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Iradukunda on the highs and lows of her reign as Miss Rwanda 2017News Times(January 11, 2018)
“I might not have done it all but I thank God I lived my dream of being Miss Rwanda. And I believe I did so in a way that brought pride to my family and my country.”
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Recorded in: Iradukunda on the highs and lows of her reign as Miss Rwanda 2017News Times(January 11, 2018)
“I felt within me the calling and ability to become Miss from a young age”
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Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“Indeed, during the competition, I remained confident that I would win”
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Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“The Rwandan woman must demonstrate integrity and Ubupfura, a cultural value that brings together all values”
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Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“This means respecting yourself and respecting others. It is giving yourself dignity and value”
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Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“I hate duplicity”
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Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“Usually, I like sincerity. I abhor duplicity, double talk. I distance myself from anyone who gives me a double speech”
Elsa Iradukunda first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“I will continue to lead a simple, ordinary life, as I lived before.”
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Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“It is not the money, the vehicle or the relationships that will change my way of being and living”
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Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“I will continue to pray, to live simply as I lived before. I will remain serene, always myself. I will not change”
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Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“I don't have a boyfriend. It is not a priority for me at the moment”
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Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“After all, it is not an end in itself. Even when the boyfriend is not there, life goes on”
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Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“Holidays are indeed for resting, but that does not mean sleeping and abandoning school”
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Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“Discipline is the basic thing for every person, especially for young people or children in school; it should characterise you wherever you are”
Elsa Iradukunda first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On the occasion of March 8th, Miss Rwanda, special guest of Financial AfrikRwandaises(March 9, 2017 )
“I have never taken that opportunity [of dating], but I love everyone!”
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Recorded in: Miss Iradukunda Elsa's latest boyfriend is a high school student (Video)KigaliToday(March 1, 2017)
“When boys tried to approach me, I would immediately turn it into a joke, and it would end there because that is how I was”
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Recorded in: Miss Iradukunda Elsa's latest boyfriend is a high school student (Video)KigaliToday(March 1, 2017)
“It is not because of who I am, but because of who You are, Lord. Thank you very much to everyone who supported me in one way or another. I truly thank you and promise that I will not disappoint you”
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Recorded in: Miss Rwanda 2017 Iradukunda Elsa arashimira Imana n’abafana, reba amafoto agaragaza uburanga bweInyaRwanda(February 26,2017)
“Discipline is the most fundamental thing for every person, especially for young people and schoolchildren; it should especially characterise you wherever you are”
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Recorded in: Rutsiro: Miss Rwanda 2017 yatangiye urugendo rw’icyumweru mu ntara yiyamamarijemoInyaRwanda(March 29,2017)
“Young people, let us serve God. Do not wait until you are old to serve God; let us serve God while we are young, because a time will come when we will no longer have the strength to serve Him”
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Recorded in: Abari muri Miss Rwanda 2017 bashimye Imana, Apotre Mignone arabahanurira, Miss Elsa atanga 1/2 cy’umushahara weInyaRwanda(March 04, 2017)
“I did not become Miss Rwanda because I was the most beautiful or because I was the best speaker; everything was because of God”
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Recorded in: Abari muri Miss Rwanda 2017 bashimye Imana, Apotre Mignone arabahanurira, Miss Elsa atanga 1/2 cy’umushahara weInyaRwanda(March 04, 2017)
“The girl who wins the Miss Rwanda 2020 crown should strive not to change; instead, she should come and be herself”
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Recorded in: Impanuro za Miss Jolly, Elsa, Liliane na Meghan ku mukobwa uzambikwa ikamba rya Miss Rwanda 2020InyaRwanda(December 28,2019)
“I managed to visit Akagera National Park last year and it was a joyful experience. I think I will return to see the lions because they sleep for 20 hours and hunt for four”
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Recorded in: Miss Elsa Iradukunda yagiriye ibihe byiza muri Pariki y’Akagera-AMAFOTOInyaRwanda(January 02,2023)
“So, happy 2023 to everyone; may it be filled with love, peace and blessings.”
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Recorded in: Miss Elsa Iradukunda yagiriye ibihe byiza muri Pariki y’Akagera-AMAFOTOInyaRwanda(January 02,2023)
“Happy birthday, my best friend. Another blessed year has begun. I wish you all the best. May God give you happiness, blessings, success and love. I love you very much”
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Recorded in: Ndagukunda cyane: Miss Iradukunda Elsa yifurije isabukuru nziza umugabo we Prince KidInyaRwanda(March 03,2023)