Family. friends and fans flocked to the Hosea Kutako International Airport to welcome Miss Namibia Cassia Sharpley.

Sharpley returned home from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, where she participated in the Miss Universe pageant.

It was an emotional affair for the beauty queen as her father, alongside her grandmother, welcomed her at the airport.

The beauty queen says it was an honor to represent Namibia internationally and quite an experience and journey for her.

She also encouraged those who want to pursue their dreams not to let anything get in the way of their goals.

Sharpley says that she did not participate in the Miss Universe pageant for herself but for the Namibian nation at large.

Sharpley, who stayed in New Orleans, Louisiana, for more than two weeks, described her experiences as a dream come true.

However, she says that her being there was pure hard work with a lot of fun that comes with empowering moments.

She also indicated that she was not just there to grab a title but to make memories that she could bring back for the next generation.

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