Kindness Wilson Resurfaces Internationally Following Months of Public Controversy
Odarty Blackie
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: After months of controversy, Liberian beauty queen Kindness Wilson has returned to global pageantry on December 20, 2025, when she participated in the Grand Finale of the Miss Cosmo 2025 pageant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
According to report, Miss Wilson took part in a panel discussion during the event alongside contestants from Japan, China, Thailand, and other countries, where she addressed issues of inclusion and equal representation.
Observers at the event noted that her presentation was clear and well-articulated, a contrast to earlier incidents that drew criticism during her previous international appearances.
Her participation at Miss Cosmo 2025 follows sustained public backlash in late September and early October 2025, when videos circulated online showing Wilson making errors while rendering Liberia’s National Anthem during an international competition.
In a separate recording from the same period, Miss Wilson was also criticized for incorrectly stating that Liberia gained independence in 1947 in Nairobi, Kenya.
The controversy escalated on March 31, 2025, after a video surfaced showing Wilson publicly assaulting Jumel Cassell, a student of Stella Maris Polytechnic University, who had criticized her anthem performance from the Miss Global Competition held in Thailand. The incident drew widespread public attention and social media debate.
Subsequently, the Monrovia City Court issued a writ of arrest against Wilson on charges of simple assault, menacing, and disorderly conduct. Despite legal and public challenges, Wilson remained active in international pageantry and later appeared at the Miss Cosmo 2025 Grand Finale, an event described by organizers as a global celebration of beauty, culture, and creativity.
