Pamela Uba | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 November 1995 South Africa |
| Nationality | Irish[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Scientist, model, Miss Ireland |
| Known for | first black woman chosen to represent Ireland for the Miss World 2022 competition |
| Title | Miss Ireland 2021 |
Pamela Uba is a Nigerian-Irish scientist, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She grew up in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo.[2][1] As Miss Ireland 2021, she was selected to represent Ireland in the Miss World 2022 beauty pageant.[3][4] Uba is the first black woman to win the Miss Ireland competition and represent Ireland for the Miss World competition.
- ^ a b Murphy, Stephen (9 September 2021). "Pamela Uba: First black Miss World Ireland reveals she's suffered racism and bullying since win". Sky News. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- ^ "Three Mayo Misses crowned with glory at Miss World Ireland 2021". The Connaught Telegraph. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ O'Loughlin, Ciara (7 September 2021). "Frontline worker and former direct provision resident Pamela is first black Miss Ireland". Irish Independent. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- ^ McGlynn, Michelle (7 September 2021). "From direct provision to frontline worker to Miss Ireland: Pamela Uba is a role model for all". Irish Examiner.