Miss Universe Ghana

Not to be confused with Miss Ghana.
Miss Universe Ghana Organization
Formation1999; 25 years ago (1999)
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersAccra
Location
Membership
Miss Universe
Official language
English
Director
Menaye Donkor
StaffMalz Productions
Websitewww.missuniverseghanaorg.com

Miss Universe Ghana, whose slogan is Ghana's Next Sweetheart, is a national pageant that sends representatives to the Miss Universe pageant. This pageant is unrelated to Miss Ghana or Miss Earth Ghana pageant. The current Miss Universe Ghana is Engracia Mofuman, who was crowned on December 21, 2021 in Accra, Ghana.[1]

History

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The Miss Universe Ghana launched for the first time in 1999. The pageant independently built to select the Ghanaian representative at Miss Universe pageant. R. Ayote Okyne took over the license from Miss Ghana pageant who operated for long in the country. The Miss Universe Ghana Organization in May 2017 handed to former Miss Universe Ghana winner, Menaye Donkor under Malz Productions, until the owner finally gave up the license in 2022 period.[2][3][4]

Directorships

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  • Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Miss Ghana (1991―1998)
  • R. Ayote Okyne and Juliette Korsah as national director (1999―2015)
  • Menaye Donkor, Malz Productions (2017―2022)[5][6]

Formats

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The Miss Universe Ghana competition is traditionally holding region representation every year. The 16 region representatives will compete for the crown. In the finale result there will be Second Runner-up, First Runner-up, then finally Miss Universe Ghana winner.

Titleholders

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  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
Year Region Miss Universe Ghana Placement at Miss Universe Special awards Notes
a New director will reveal in 2024 directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024
2025 TBA
Did not compete in 2022-2024
Menaye Donkor directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2017―2022
After the Ghana team's decision not to renew the Miss Universe licensing contract, Ghana is absent from 2023.
2022 Ashanti Engracia Mofuman[1] Unplaced
2021 Greater Accra Naa Morkor Commodore[7] Unplaced
2020 Volta Chelsea Tayui[8][9] Unplaced
Did not compete in 2019
2018 Brong-Ahafo Akpene Diata Hoggar[10] Unplaced
2017 Central Ruth Quarshie[11] Top 16
R. Ayite Okyne and Juliette Korsah directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1999―2015
After the Ghana team's decision not to renew the Miss Universe licensing contract, Ghana is absent from 2016.
2015 Ashanti Hilda Akua Frimpong[12] Unplaced
2014 Greater Accra Abena Akuaba Appiah[13] Unplaced Later, in 2020 Abena became a representation of the United States at Miss Grand International, and she won the title in Thailand.
2013 Greater Accra Hanniel Jamin Chihanny[14] Unplaced
2012 Greater Accra Gifty Ofori Fremah[15] Unplaced
2011 Greater Accra Yayra Erica Nego[16] Unplaced Erica won Miss Minnesota USA 2009 as an American citizen, and placed in Top 15 at Miss USA 2009.
2010 Greater Accra Awurama Simpson[17] Unplaced
2009 Greater Accra Jennifer Koranteng[18] Unplaced
2008 Greater Accra Yvette Nsiah[19] Unplaced
Did not compete in 2007
2006 Greater Accra Angela Asare[20] Unplaced
  • Miss Congeniality
Did not compete in 2005
2004 Greater Accra Menaye Donkor Unplaced a President of Miss Universe Ghana Organization between 2017―2022.
Did not compete in 2003
2002 Greater Accra Stephanie Walkins-Fia Unplaced
2001 Greater Accra Precious Agyare Unplaced
2000 Greater Accra Maame Esi Acquah[21][22] Unplaced
Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1991―1998
1999 Greater Accra Akuba Cudjoe Top 10
1998 Greater Accra Francisca Awuah Unplaced
Did not compete in 1997
1996 Greater Accra Pearl Amoah[23] Unplaced
Did not compete between 1994—1995
1993 Greater Accra Jamilla Haruna Danzuru Unplaced
  • Miss Congeniality
Did not compete in 1992
1991 Greater Accra Dela Tamakloe Unplaced

Wins by region

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Region Titles Years
Greater Accra 18 1991, 1993, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2021
Ashanti 2 2015, 2022
Central 1 2017
Brong-Ahafo
Before Referendum 		2018
Volta 2020

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tears flow as Engracia Afua Mofuman crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2022". Pulse.com. December 22, 2021.
  2. ^ "No Miss Universe GH this year; organisers restructuring pageant". Archived from the original on 5 July 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
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  4. ^ "Miss Universe Ghana beauty pageant on hold till 2020". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2019-07-09. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
  5. ^ "Menaye Donkor *Psalm 91* 🇬🇭🇨🇦 on Instagram: "I am extremely proud and excited to announce my role as the new National Director for Miss Universe Ghana. I will be working diligently…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  6. ^ "KOD to host Miss Universe – Ghana 2017". www.ghanaweb.com. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  7. ^ "Naa Morkor Commodore selected to represent Ghana at Miss Universe International in Israel". starrfm.com.gh. 2021-10-14.
  8. ^ "25-year-old Chelsea Tayui crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2020 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  9. ^ "Chelsea Tayui unveiled as Miss Universe-Ghana 2020". Graphic Showbiz. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  10. ^ "Akpene Diata Hoggar wins Miss Universe Ghana Pageant 2018". Plus TV Africa. September 17, 2018. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  11. ^ Arthur, Portia (September 4, 2017). "23-year-old crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2017". Pulse Ghana. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  12. ^ Dela Cruz, Paula (September 7, 2015). "Controversies surround Miss Universe Ghana 2015". The Christian Post. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  13. ^ "Miss Universe Ghana 2014". Archived from the original on 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  14. ^ Aiki, Damilare (31 May 2013). "18 Year Old Model Hanniel Jamin crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2013 | Photos of Yvonne Nelson, Leila Lopes, Jo Lance & More at the Grand Finale". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 10 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  15. ^ Debrah, Ameyaw (15 October 2012). "Gifty Ofori wins Miss Universe Ghana 2012". Spy Ghana. Archived from the original on 23 September 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  16. ^ "Yayra Nego is Miss Universe Ghana". ModernGhana. 3 July 2011. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  17. ^ Amankwa, Obour (7 August 2010). "Miss Universe Starts Tomorrow -Vote For Awurama Simpson Now…". ModernGhana. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  18. ^ "Ms Koranteng wins Miss Universe Ghana 2009". ModernGhana. 28 June 2009. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  19. ^ "Yvette Nsiah is Miss Ghana Universe 2008". ModernGhana. 8 May 2008. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2008.
  20. ^ "Angela Asare wins congeniality award". GhanaWeb. 24 July 2006. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  21. ^ "Maame Esi Aquah is Miss Lux Universe 2000". www.mclglobal.com. 28 March 2000. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  22. ^ "Aha Intimates hosts male models casting to select brand ambassadors for Lawen Taylor Underwear". GhanaWeb. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  23. ^ "Video: Former Miss Universe winner Pearl Amoah quits modeling to preach in trotro". The Independent Ghana. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2023.[permanent dead link‍]
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