The Ghana's Most Beautiful pageant has reached its final stages, with seven contestants competing for the top spot as the competition celebrates its 20th anniversary. The pageant, now branded as GMB@20, will culminate in a grand finale on October 18, 2026. The contestants have been put through a series of challenges designed to test their stage presence, cultural knowledge, fashion sense, and public speaking skills. These challenges have included rounds centred on culture, fashion, tourism, historical storytelling, and regional identity.
Lamiley, representing the Greater Accra region, has emerged as a strong contender, collecting several awards and honours throughout the competition. She has been named Star Performer multiple times, won Best Costume on Traditional Delicacy Night, and was also named Kivo Woman of the Week on One Africa Night. Her consistent performance across different categories has made her a favourite to win the crown. Lamiley's achievements have earned her recognition as one of the top contestants heading into the final.
Volta Region's Sessinam has emerged as Lamiley's closest rival, earning Star Performer honours on two separate occasions. She was also named Most Eloquent on Traditional Delicacy Night and received a GH₵10,000 pledge of support from the Volta Regional Minister. Other contestants, including Nana Konadu from the Bono Region, Ayinboma from the Upper East Region, and Ampomaa from the Ashanti Region, have also made significant contributions to the competition.
Nana Konadu won Best Model of the Night on Fashion Night and took Star Performer honours on One Africa Night, where she represented Côte d'Ivoire. Ayinboma has shown consistency across categories, picking up Best Model on Fashion Night, Best Costume on Destination Ghana Night, and Most Eloquent on One Africa Night. Ampomaa has leaned into her region's cultural identity, weaving Kente, traditional cuisine, and Lake Bosomtwe into her presentations.
The other contestants, including Tiwaa from the Western North Region, and Arhinmaa from the Western Region, have also made their mark on the competition. Tiwaa took Best Costume on Rhythms of Our Land Night and Most Eloquent on Destination Ghana Night, while Arhinmaa won Best Costume on One Africa Night for an Egypt-themed presentation. Each contestant has brought their unique perspective and talents to the competition.
The grand finale of the GMB@20 pageant is scheduled for October 18, 2026, when the seven remaining contestants will compete for the top spot. While the weekly award tallies offer a sense of momentum heading into the final, the outcome will ultimately rest on public votes and the judges' scoring on finale night. The winner will receive a prize package that includes a car, GH₵200,000 in cash, a master's scholarship, a gold jewellery set, and the opportunity to represent Ghana at the Miss Earth pageant.
Ghana's Most Beautiful pageant has been a staple of Ghanaian entertainment for 20 years, providing a platform for contestants to showcase their heritage, fashion sense, and public speaking skills. The competition has become one of the country's longest-running television talent and culture competitions, drawing contestants from across Ghana's regions. The pageant's 20th anniversary edition has been marked by a series of exciting challenges and performances, culminating in the grand finale on October 18.
Key points
- Lamiley is currently the favourite to win the crown, having collected several awards and honours throughout the competition.
- The grand finale of the GMB@20 pageant is scheduled for October 18, 2026.
- The winner of the pageant will receive a prize package that includes a car, GH₵200,000 in cash, and the opportunity to represent Ghana at the Miss Earth pageant.
