Tanzania, Aug. 19 -- Tanzania has joined the Miss Afrikana International platform, with Tanzanian filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Leah Mwendamseke, popularly known as Lamata, appointed National Director of Miss Afrikana Tanzania.

The organisation announced the appointment on its Instagram page, welcoming Lamata and Tanzania to the platform and highlighting her more than a decade of experience in creative leadership, brand development, storytelling, production and talent development.

"We are proud to officially welcome Leah R. Mwendamseke as the National Director of Miss Afrikana Tanzania," the organisation said.

Miss Afrikana International described Lamata as a creative leader and entrepreneur whose work has focused on connecting t...