- In an intense beauty pageant, a KNUST graduate emerged as the winner of Miss Malaika 2023
- Lady Nana Yaa Nyarko beat stiff competition from nine other contestants to win this year’s crown
- A beautiful photo of the new queen has won her compliments from netizens on social media
Queen and more! Lady Nana Yaa Nyarko, a graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been crowned the winner of the 2023 Miss Malaika pageants.
Nyarko, 22, beat off competition from nine other finalists to win this year’s crown at the Grand Arena of the International Convention Center (AICC).
Source: Instagram
She graced the stiff competition with her talent to win bragging rights in the grand final, succeeding Zakiya Ahmed, who won last year.
Niarko received a brand new car, an undisclosed amount of money, an international trip and souvenirs from sponsors for winning this year’s beauty pageant.
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Miss Malaika Ghana is a prestigious beauty pageant organized by Charterhouse to inspire young women and recognize their unique abilities and qualities.
Check out Lady Nyarko’s photo below:
See how people celebrated Lady Nana Yaa Nyarko
YEN.com.gh recorded some of the comments where people expressed excitement for the winner.
The_melanin.doll showed:
I felt it in my bones that he would win from their very first mission. Big congratulations to the winner ❤.
Efia_amponsah_1 said:
Yes! Last night was fantastic and we won! Congratulations @yaaaa.
Thatblackkid posted:
TeamLady for the win congrats Girlie she deserves it @yaaaa.
Benewaa.03 said:
Congratulations @yaaaa.____ ❤️.
Girllikeabena_aaa reacted:
Congratulations, Ladyyyyyyy❤️.
Hearts.to.lola posted:
Congratulations, madam.
Hemaa_xx said:
Congratulations my girl.
Miss_alluring indicated:
I knew he was winning!
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Their exciting short film titled Otokunor earned them the honor at the prestigious event.
Otokunor, a film shot in Jamestown and directed by Kwame Kyei Baffour, premiered at the Independent Shorts Awards on July 23 and then in Los Angeles before moving to Orlando, Florida and other countries.
KNUST graduate wins 2024 Rhodes Scholarship for West Africa
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She is said to have emerged first among the top three shortlisted finalists selected from 3,214 applications received this year.
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Source: YEN.com.gh