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Veso Golden Oke becomes first transwoman to contest in beauty pageant in Africa

Last updated on - Aug 23, 2019

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Veso Golden Oke, born to Nigerian father and Ghanaian mother, has emerged as the first transwoman allowed to contest in an open beauty pageant. Let’s take a look at the pictures…
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Veso Golden Oke becomes first transwoman to contest in beauty pageant in Africa
Young Nigerian lady, Veso Golden Oke, is the first transwoman, who is allowed to compete in a mainstream beauty pageant in Africa. Africa and Nigeria do discriminate against transgender. Born to Nigerian father and Ghanaian mother, Oke has made it to the 10 finalists to represent Ghana in the Miss Europe Continental, which will take place in Italy. Veso Golden Oke is not only a transgender but also a model. She lives openly as a transwoman in Ghana. Oke lives and works in Ghana as a mentor for female models, some of whom have won pageants. She is also a hairstylist and makeup artist. In Africa, trans people are subjected to discrimination and condemnation on the basis of their choice of gender identity. (All Photos: Instagram)  
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