The world's first albinism beauty pageant was held in Nairobi in an effort to fight the stigma associated with albinism.
Beauty beyond the skin —
The world's first albinism beauty pageant was held in Nairobi in an effort to fight the stigma associated with albinism.
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The Mr and Miss Albinism beauty pageant was organized by the Albinism Society of Kenya.
Beauty beyond the skin —
The Mr and Miss Albinism beauty pageant was organized by the Albinism Society of Kenya.
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Contestants at the event sang and danced to raise money for support programs including cancer treatment and counseling.
Beauty beyond the skin —
Contestants at the event sang and danced to raise money for support programs including cancer treatment and counseling.
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Kenya's first and only albino MP Isaac Mwaura (second from the left) spearheaded the event.
Beauty beyond the skin —
Kenya's first and only albino MP Isaac Mwaura (second from the left) spearheaded the event.
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MP Mwaura wants the world to understand that albinos are not "mzungu" -- "white people" -- but human beings.
Beauty beyond the skin —
MP Mwaura wants the world to understand that albinos are not "mzungu" -- "white people" -- but human beings.
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Some African societies see albinism as a curse or a sign of infidelity, which often leads to community ostracism. Pictured here is contestant Andrew Ngune.
Beauty beyond the skin —
Some African societies see albinism as a curse or a sign of infidelity, which often leads to community ostracism. Pictured here is contestant Andrew Ngune.
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Jairus Ong'etta was crowned Mr Albinism at the event following an engaging spoken word performance.
Crowning glory —
Jairus Ong'etta was crowned Mr Albinism at the event following an engaging spoken word performance.
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Loise Lihanda was crowned Miss Albinism.
Crowning glory —
Loise Lihanda was crowned Miss Albinism.
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