Miss Universe Ghana
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]
Engracia Mofuman, Miss Universe Ghana on TV3 Ghana in 2022 | |
| Formation | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Accra |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
Director | Menaye Donkor |
Staff | Malz Productions |
| Website | www.missuniverseghanaorg.com |
History
1991–1998
Miss Ghana Organization franchised Miss Universe for Miss Ghana winner between 1991 and 1998.
1999–2015
Miss Universe Ghana was handled by R. Ayite Okyne took over the event directing and show production and Luiz Delaja (Jimi delaja) as creative director eventually joined Juliette Korsah then National Director for the Miss Universe Ghana pageant. They relinquished the franchise in 2012 and are no longer involved in its operations. The highest achievement of Ghana is Miss Universe Ghana 1999 Akuba Cudjoe who placed as the Top 10 Finalist at the Miss Universe 1999.
2017–present
In May 2017, Menaye Donkor (Miss Universe Ghana 2004) was appointed to be the new Miss Universe Ghana national director and Malz Productions.[2][3]
In July 2019. Donkor announced that the Miss Universe Ghana organization is suspended while the restructuring of the organization continues. Therefore, Ghana will withdraw from the Miss Universe 2019. Operations will resume in 2020.[4][5][6]
Titleholders
Miss Universe Ghana
- : 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ashanti | Engracia Mofuman[1] | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2021 | Greater Accra | Naa Morkor Commodore [7] | Unplaced | ||
| 2020 | Volta | Chelsea Tayui[8][9] | Unplaced | ||
| 2019 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2018 | Brong-Ahafo | Akpene Diata Hoggar | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Central | Ruth Quarshie | Top 16 | Menaye Donkor (Malz Productions) directorship. | |
| 2016 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2015 | Ashanti | Hilda Akua Frimpong | Unplaced | ||
| 2014 | Greater Accra | Abena Akuaba Appiah[10] | 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[11] | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Greater Accra | Gifty Ofori Fremah | Unplaced | ||
| 2011 | Greater Accra | Yayra Erica Nego | 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 | Unplaced | ||
| 2009 | Greater Accra | Jennifer Koranteng | Unplaced | ||
| 2008 | Greater Accra | Yvette Nsiah | Unplaced | ||
| 2007 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2006 | Greater Accra | Angela Asare | Unplaced |
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| 2005 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2004 | Greater Accra | Menaye Donkor | Unplaced | a President of Miss Universe Ghana Organization. | |
| 2003 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2002 | Greater Accra | Stephanie Walkins-Fia | Unplaced (12th place) | ||
| 2001 | Greater Accra | Precious Agyare | Unplaced | ||
| 2000 | Greater Accra | Maame Esi Acquah[12][13] | Unplaced | ||
| 1999 | Greater Accra | Akuba Cudjoe | Top 10 | R. Ayite Okyne and Juliette Korsah directorship. | |
Miss Ghana 1991-1998
- : 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
| Year | Region | Miss Ghana | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Greater Accra | Francisca Awuah | Unplaced | ||
| 1997 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1996 | Greater Accra | Pearl Amoah | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1994—1995 | |||||
| 1993 | Greater Accra | Jamilla Haruna Danzuru | Unplaced |
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| 1992 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1991 | Greater Accra | Dela Tamakloe | Unplaced | ||
Wins by region
| 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
- ^ a b "Tears flow as Engracia Afua Mofuman crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2022". Pulse.com. December 22, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "KOD to host Miss Universe – Ghana 2017". www.ghanaweb.com. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 5 July 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 4 July 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ "Miss Universe Ghana beauty pageant on hold till 2020". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics. 2019-07-09. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
- ^ "Naa Morkor Commodore selected to represent Ghana at Miss Universe International in Israel". starrfm.com.gh. 2021-10-14.
- ^ "25-year-old Chelsea Tayui crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2020 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ "Chelsea Tayui unveiled as Miss Universe-Ghana 2020". Graphic Showbiz. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
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- ^ Miss Universe Ghana 2013
- ^ "Maame Esi Aquah is Miss Lux Universe 2000". www.mclglobal.com. 28 March 2000. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
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External links
- www.missuniverseghanaorg.com