Shireen Benjamin

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Shireen Benjamin
Born (1988-09-08) 8 September 1988 (age 33)
London, England
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Website http://www.misswestafrica.com

Shireen Benjamin (born 8 September 1988 in London, England) was the second holder of the title Miss West Africa, where she represented Sierra Leone at the pageant in London and was crowned Miss West Africa 2009/10. [1]

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References

  1. "Shireen Benjamin A New Miss West Africa Has Arrived!".
Honorary titles
Preceded by Miss West Africa
2009/10
Succeeded by