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Mpule Kwelagobe (Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe) was born on 14 November, 1979 in Gaborone, Botswana, is a Botswana businesswoman, model, and beauty queen. At 41 years old, Mpule Kwelagobe height is 5 ft 10 in (178.0 cm).
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5' 10"
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6' 1"
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6' 1"
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5' 10"
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5' 4"
Now We discover Mpule Kwelagobe's Biography, Age, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of net worth at the age of 43 years old?
Popular As |
Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe |
Occupation |
N/A |
Mpule Kwelagobe Age |
43 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
Born |
14 November 1979 |
Birthday |
14 November |
Birthplace |
Gaborone, Botswana |
Nationality |
Botswana |
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She is a member of famous Model with the age 43 years old group.
Mpule Kwelagobe Weight & Measurements
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Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
Eye Color |
Brown |
Hair Color |
Black |
Who Is Mpule Kwelagobe's Husband?
Her husband is Abhijoy Gandhi
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Husband |
Abhijoy Gandhi |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Not Available |
Mpule Kwelagobe Net Worth
She net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-22. So, how much is Mpule Kwelagobe worth at the age of 43 years old? Mpule Kwelagobe’s income source is mostly from being a successful Model. She is from Botswana. We have estimated
Mpule Kwelagobe's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2022 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2021 |
Pending |
Salary in 2021 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Model |
Mpule Kwelagobe Social Network
Timeline
In 2015, Kwelagobe signed an open letter which the ONE Campaign had been collecting signatures for; the letter was addressed to Angela Merkel and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, urging them to focus on women as they serve as the head of the G7 in Germany and the AU in South Africa respectively. Kwelagobe sits on the board of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, a pan-African network of Centers of Excellence in mathematical sciences founded by 2008 TED Prize winner and quantum physicist, Professor Neil Turok.
Kwelagobe married Indian-American financial consultant Abhijoy Gandhi in 2015, in four separate ceremonies held in Kanye Village, Botswana, New York City, and India. They reside in New York City. Kwelagobe is a Christian.
In 2001, Kwelagobe received the Jonathan Mann Health Human Rights Award by the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC). In 2003, she was selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow (GLT) by the World Economic Forum, and in 2006, she was selected by the same organisation as a Young Global Leader (YGL).
As Miss Universe, Kwelagobe moved to New York City, residing in Trump Place and working in Trump Tower, as Donald Trump was the then-owner of the Miss Universe Organization. During her reign, she became a spokesmodel for Clairol, and continued the partnership after her reign ended. Kwelagobe ended her reign after crowning Lara Dutta as Miss Universe 2000 on 12 May 2000 in Nicosia.
After finishing her reign as Miss Universe, Kwelagobe enrolled in Columbia University and graduated with a degree in international political economy. In 2000, Kwelagobe was made a goodwill ambassador by the United Nations, focusing on youth and HIV/AIDS. She addressed the World Summit on Sustainable Development, the Least Developed Countries conference, the World Youth Summit, and the United States House Committee on Financial Services regarding the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Kwelagobe testified on the socioeconomic impact of HIV/AIDS in Africa and proposed a bill to set up a World Bank AIDS prevention trust fund.
Kwelagobe returned to pageantry two years later, being crowned Miss Universe Botswana 1999, becoming the inaugural holder of the title. She subsequently became the first woman to represent Botswana in the Miss Universe competition, competing in Miss Universe 1999 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago. Kwelagobe advanced to the top ten, then the top five, and was ultimately declared the winner of the competition, besting first runner-up Miriam Quiambao of the Philippines and second runner-up Diana Nogueira of Spain. With her win, Kwelagobe became the fourth black woman to win Miss Universe, the first black African to win any of the Big Four international beauty pageants, and the first woman from Botswana to win a major international title.
Kwelagobe began her career in modeling and pageantry as a teenager. In 1997, she entered Miss Botswana 1997 while still a high school student. She ultimately won the title, becoming the youngest woman to ever win Miss Botswana at only 17. As Miss Botswana, Kwelagobe represented Botswana at Miss World 1997 in Mahé, Seychelles, where she was unplaced.
Mpule Keneilwe Kwelagobe (born 14 November 1979) is a Botswana investor, businesswoman, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe 1999. She was the first black African woman to win one of the Big Four international beauty pageants, the first woman from Botswana to win, and the first from a nation making their debut in nearly four decades. Kwelagobe had previously been crowned Miss Botswana 1997 and Miss Universe Botswana 1999, and competed in Miss World 1997.
Kwelagobe was born on 14 November 1979 in Gaborone. She comes from the Tswana ethnic group, and her native language is Tswana. Kwelagobe attended Lobatse Senior Secondary School in Lobatse, and Columbia University in New York City, graduating with a degree in international political economy. She began her education at Columbia in 2002, two years after finishing her reign as Miss Universe.