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Miss Universe Ghana
National beauty pageant competition in Ghana
National beauty pageant competition in Ghana
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Miss Universe Ghana Organization |
| formation | |
| type | Beauty pageant |
| headquarters | Accra |
| location | Ghana |
| membership | Miss Universe |
| language | English |
| leader_title | Director |
| leader_name | Kate Ndi |
| num_staff | Malz Productions |
| website | [www.missuniverseghanaorg.com](http://www.missuniverseghanaorg.com/) |
thumb | right | alt=Photograph of Andromeda Peters in a gold dress wearing a crow and a white Miss Universe Ghana sash | Miss Universe Ghana 2025, Andromeda Peters
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 Andromeda Peters.
History
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.
Directorships
- 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)
Formats
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.
- Miss Ahafo
- Miss Ashanti
- Miss Bono
- Miss Bono East
- Miss Central
- Miss Eastern
- Miss Greater Accra
- Miss North East
- Miss Northern
- Miss Oti
- Miss Savannah
- Miss Upper East
- Miss Upper West
- Miss Volta
- Miss Western
- Miss Western North
Titleholders
- : 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 Award(s) | Notes | Kate Ndi — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 | 2025 | Menaye Donkor directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2017―2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | R. Ayite Okyne and Juliette Korsah directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1999―2015 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2006 | 2004 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1991―1998 | 1999 | 1998 | 1996 | 1993 | 1991 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Andromeda Osam-Peters | Unplaced | Appointed − She was also formerly crowned as Miss United States 2018. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete between 2023−2024}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| After the Ghana team's decision not to renew the Miss Universe licensing contract, Ghana is absent from 2023.}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ashanti | title=Tears flow as Engracia Afua Mofuman crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2022 | url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/tears-flow-as-engracia-afua-mofuman-crowned-miss-universe-ghana-2022-photos/1qrx5g1 | date=December 22, 2021 | website=Pulse.com}} | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Naa Morkor Commodore | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Volta | title=25-year-old Chelsea Tayui crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2020 - MyJoyOnline.com | url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/25-year-old-chelsea-tayui-crowned-miss-universe-ghana-2020/ | access-date=2021-05-14 | website=www.myjoyonline.com | language=en-US}} | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete in 2019}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brong-Ahafo | Akpene Diata Hoggar | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central | Ruth Quarshie | Top 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| After the Ghana team's decision not to renew the Miss Universe licensing contract, Ghana is absent from 2016.}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ashanti | Hilda Akua Frimpong | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Abena Akuaba Appiah | Unplaced | Later, in 2020 Abena became a representation of the United States at **Miss Grand International**, and she won the title in Thailand. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Hanniel Jamin Chihanny | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Gifty Ofori Fremah | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Awurama Simpson | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Jennifer Koranteng | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Yvette Nsiah | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete in 2007}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Angela Asare | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete in 2005}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Menaye Donkor | Unplaced | a President of Miss Universe Ghana Organization between 2017―2022. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete in 2003}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Stephanie Walkins-Fia | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Precious Agyare | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Maame Esi Acquah | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Akuba Cudjoe | Top 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Francisca Awuah | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete in 1997}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Pearl Amoah | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete between 1994—1995}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Jamilla Haruna Danzuru | Unplaced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete in 1992}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater Accra | Dela Tamakloe | Unplaced |
Wins by region
| Region | width="50" | Titles | width="250" | Years | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Accra | ||||||
| Central | ||||||
| Ashanti | ||||||
| Brong-Ahafo | ||||||
| *Before Referendum* | ||||||
| Volta |
References
References
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- "No Miss Universe Ghana pageant for 2019 - Organisers".
- (2019-07-09). "Miss Universe Ghana beauty pageant on hold till 2020".
- "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…"".
- (2 June 2017). "KOD to host Miss Universe – Ghana 2017".
- (December 22, 2021). "Tears flow as Engracia Afua Mofuman crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2022".
- (2021-10-14). "Naa Morkor Commodore selected to represent Ghana at Miss Universe International in Israel".
- "25-year-old Chelsea Tayui crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2020 - MyJoyOnline.com".
- "Chelsea Tayui unveiled as Miss Universe-Ghana 2020".
- (September 17, 2018). "Akpene Diata Hoggar wins Miss Universe Ghana Pageant 2018".
- Arthur, Portia. (September 4, 2017). "23-year-old crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2017".
- Dela Cruz, Paula. (September 7, 2015). "Controversies surround Miss Universe Ghana 2015".
- "Miss Universe Ghana 2014".
- 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".
- Debrah, Ameyaw. (15 October 2012). "Gifty Ofori wins Miss Universe Ghana 2012". [[News Ghana.
- (3 July 2011). "Yayra Nego is Miss Universe Ghana".
- Amankwa, Obour. (7 August 2010). "Miss Universe Starts Tomorrow -Vote For Awurama Simpson Now…".
- (28 June 2009). "Ms Koranteng wins Miss Universe Ghana 2009".
- (8 May 2008). "Yvette Nsiah is Miss Ghana Universe 2008".
- (24 July 2006). "Angela Asare wins congeniality award".
- (28 March 2000). "Maame Esi Aquah is Miss Lux Universe 2000".
- (15 January 2019). "Aha Intimates hosts male models casting to select brand ambassadors for Lawen Taylor Underwear". GhanaWeb.
- (11 February 2020). "Video: Former Miss Universe winner Pearl Amoah quits modeling to preach in trotro".
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