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Behind the catwalk razzmatazz, beauty pageants back-breaking affairs

Miss World Kenya Esther Gekonge 2019 during the launch of Miss World Kenya 2021 launch at Trademark Hotel in Nairobi on July 1, 2021. [David Gichuru, Standard]

The runway is the highway of glamour and power for angels born for the spotlight. From the glittering gowns to six-inch-high heels and a dazzling smile, beauty contestants can look superhuman. However, the sash does not come cheap.

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