AYV Media Empire has officially introduced eight university students who will compete for the AYV Miss University 2026 crown. The unveiling ceremony was attended by AYV management, pageantry professionals, media practitioners, and other stakeholders. The contestants are from various universities in Sierra Leone, including Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College, Institute of Public Administration and Management, University of Makeni, and Njala University.
The contestants vying for the crown are Theresa Josephine Conteh of EBKUST; Grace Aliyah Bangura and Destiny Imonitie of Limkokwing University; Winifred Samai and Dudlynette Harding of Fourah Bay College; Tick-Dankay Kamara of IPAM; Mariama Neneh Kakay of UNIMAK; and Vivat Kiyamai Metnhian of Njala University. They will participate in various activities, including mentorship sessions and media engagements, ahead of the crowning ceremony.
According to AYV Managing Director Umaru Fofana, the competition is designed to go beyond physical beauty by providing young women with opportunities to develop confidence, leadership skills, and their personal brands. He emphasized that the pageant is not just about wearing a crown, but about discovering young women with purpose and giving them a platform to express themselves.
AYV Marketing Director Daniel Moore encouraged the contestants to make the most of the opportunities presented by the platform. General Manager Mariama Ariel Kamara assured them that the competition would be conducted fairly and announced that the winner will receive a car, while the first and second runners-up will receive additional prizes.
Pageantry expert and CEO of Hawawa Modeling Agency, Hawawa Turay, urged the contestants to focus on purpose and impact, emphasizing that modern pageantry should identify young women who understand themselves, have clear aspirations, and are prepared to serve as ambassadors.
The AYV Miss University 2026 pageant is expected to provide a platform for young women to grow and develop their skills. The contestants will undergo various activities and evaluations before the crowning ceremony. The pageant is being organized by AYV Media Empire, a leading media company in Sierra Leone.
The unveiling of the contestants marks the beginning of the AYV Miss University 2026 pageant. The competition is expected to be highly competitive, with the contestants vying for the top prize. The event is anticipated to be a major highlight in the Sierra Leone entertainment calendar.
Key points
- AYV Media Empire unveils eight contestants for the AYV Miss University 2026 crown in Sierra Leone.
- The competition aims to provide young women with opportunities to develop confidence, leadership skills, and personal brands.
- The winner will receive a car, while the first and second runners-up will receive additional prizes.
