Miss Tourism Africa
| Type | Beauty Pageant |
|---|---|
| Parent organization | Qhue Concepts |
| Headquarters | Lagos, Nigeria |
| First edition | 2022 |
| Most recent edition | 2023 |
| Current titleholder | Sphilangomusa Msweli, South Africa |
Chief Executive Officer | Seth Santiago Roberts |
| Language | English |
| Website | Official Website |
Miss Tourism Africa established in 2015 is an annual international beauty pageant open to all young African women and from other African communities around the world, including France, Spain, Japan, China, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, USA. It is Organized by Qhue Concepts and endorsed by the Lagos State Government.[1][2]
Miss Tourism Africa currently has licensees in 21 countries; producing national winners/representatives from their respective countries for the annual international finals.[3][4]
The current titleholder is Sphilangomusa Msweli from South Africa.[5]
Competition
[edit]Every year, Miss Tourism Africa carries out worldwide search for young women in Afro communities around the globe with the beauty, dynamic personalities and intelligence that set them apart from the rest. Finalists are being selected across all countries to compete at the grand finale.[1]
To gain participation in Miss Tourism Africa, a country needs a local company or person to buy the local rights of the competition through a franchise fee. The fee includes the rights of image, brand and everything related to the pageant. The number of participants fluctuates annually because of the franchising of the pageant paired with conflicting schedules to the regular calendar.[6]
History
[edit]Miss Tourism Africa was founded by Seth Santiago Roberts, the pageant was first registered in 2015 but formally launched its debut edition in 2022. The debut edition held in October 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria with seven participating countries, Noni Kariuki representing Kenya emerged winner of the maiden edition. The grand finale is usually held on either the 1st or 2nd of October each year.[7][8][9][10][11][12]
Titleholders
[edit]| Year | Titleholder | Country | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Noni Kariuki | Kenya | [13] |
| 2023 | Sphilangomusa Msweli | South Africa | [5] |
References
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- ^ Telegraph, New (2024-07-21). "Lagos State endorses Miss Tourism Africa 2024 as Host City Partner - New Telegraph". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Santiago Roberts Acquires Global Pageant Franchises – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-08-05. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Nakaziko, Pinehas (2024-07-17). "Emosho to represent Namibia at Miss Tourism Africa International". The Namibian. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ a b O, Osayi (2023-10-03). "SPHILANGOMUSA MSWELI BECOMES MISS TOURISM AFRICA". Oreime. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Tribune, Online (2017-07-05). "Lagos set for Miss Tourism, Arts, Culture". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Okoye, Rita (2023-07-28). "Nigeria set to raise its profile on international stage – Santiago Roberts". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Tonui, Patricia (2023-09-08). "Miss Tourism Africa lights up internet after asking for Ruto's number". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Onyando, Winnie (2022-11-29). "Charlene Ruto reveals plans to work with Miss Tourism Africa to empower youth". Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ mobileapp (2022-10-10). ""How I Became Miss Tourism Africa" ~ Watch Exclusive Interview With Muthoni Kariuki". PURE ENTERTAINMENT. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Emosho will represent Namibia at Miss Tourism Africa International - Lifestyle - lexisnexis". 2024-07-17. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ TheVoice, Mr Gaye (2023-10-20). "Miss Gambia Finishes Sixth As She Walks The Aisle atMiss Tourism Africa Contest -". Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Digital, Standard. "Kenyan beauty wins continental crown". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-08-16.