Tanzania's Jihan Dimack has successfully progressed to the final four of the Country's Power of the Year challenge at Miss Grand International 2026. This achievement brings her closer to securing an automatic spot in the competition's Top 20. Dimack expressed her gratitude to Tanzanians for their support, stating that this accomplishment is a collective effort.

Dimack's progress was celebrated by her fans and supporters, who played a crucial role in her journey so far. She emphasized that every vote, message of encouragement, and shared post contributed to her success. The contestant highlighted the power of unity, stating that her achievement belongs to every Tanzanian who supported her.

Jihan Dimack will compete against Ecuador's Shyare Andrade, Chile's Ignacia Michelson, and Vietnam's Emoura Phạm in the fourth and final voting round. In the previous round, Dimack led the group with 32 percent of the vote, followed by Ecuador with 15 percent, Chile with 13 percent, and Vietnam with 12 percent.

The next stage of the competition will see only three of the four contestants advance, while the eventual Country's Power of the Year winner will earn an automatic spot in the Top 20 of the Miss Grand International 2026 grand final. The voting process for Round 4 is scheduled to take place from October 2 at 7 pm GMT+7 to October 4 at 11 pm GMT+7.

This round of the competition places greater emphasis on new followers, which account for 95 percent of the score, while engagement contributes the remaining five percent. The Country's Power challenge is a significant component of the Miss Grand International competition, which aims to recognize the contestant with the most influential online presence.

Jihan Dimack's achievement is a source of pride for Tanzania, and her supporters are eagerly awaiting the next stage of the competition. The contestant's success so far is a testament to her hard work and dedication, as well as the support she has received from her fans.

The Miss Grand International 2026 competition is expected to take place in the coming months, with the grand final featuring the top contestants from around the world. Jihan Dimack's progress in the Country's Power challenge has raised hopes among Tanzanians that she will make a strong impression in the competition.

Key points

  • Jihan Dimack is one of the final four contestants in the Country's Power of the Year challenge at Miss Grand International 2026.
  • The next stage of the competition will see only three of the four contestants advance to the next stage.
  • The Country's Power challenge places greater emphasis on new followers, which account for 95 percent of the score.

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