A six-year-old South Sudanese girl won Miss Popularity in the Little Miss Africa beauty contest in 2023.

Miss Poni Kate Kennedy represented the country and took lead in the online voting for Miss Popularity with 21, 046 votes.

Tumelo Mmolotsi of Botswana came second with 15,060 votes and Uganda’s Ariana Lanani came third with 10,722 votes.

Miss Popular Poni traveled to South Africa over the weekend where she will contest with other participants in the remaining categories.

The jovial Angel took her excitement to social media upon learning that she’s taken the title of Miss Popularity.

“I have good news for you. You made me win Miss Popularity and I am very happy,

“You made me happy my people. I love you all. I didn’t sleep because of you. You made me happy,” Poni thanked her voters.

The young boys and girls will engage in several activities like Pajama night where the contesters compete in pajamas while dancing on stage and doing other activities.

Their Parents will join them on stage to cheer them up and show support.

The contest held in Johannesburg, South Africa drew competitors from African countries including, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Liberia, and Botswana.

The annual beauty pageant targets 4-16 years old boys and girls .

The gala night will be held on the 7^th where they will showcase a number of activities before the crowing of Mr./Miss Little Africa 2023.