Tanzania's Jihan Dimack has started strong in the race for a place in the Top Two of Miss Grand International 2026's Country's Power of the Year competition. She advanced to the final three alongside Ecuador's Shyare Andrade and Vietnam's Emoura Phạm after the fourth round of voting, which ran from October 2 to 4. This achievement is a significant milestone for Jihan, who was crowned Miss Grand Tanzania 2026 in August.
The latest stage of the competition will determine the two contestants who move forward in the Country's Power of the Year race. The eventual winner will earn an automatic place in the Top 20 of the Miss Grand International 2026 grand final. Jihan enters this stage with strong momentum, having led the previous four-candidate round with 32 per cent of the vote. Ecuador followed with 15 per cent, Chile with 13 per cent, and Vietnam with 12 per cent.
Jihan's campaign received a boost after she emerged as the second-most-mentioned contestant in a closed interview involving Miss Grand International 2026 contestants. The contestants were asked, "If you don't win, who should win?" Vietnam received the highest number of mentions, with 14 contestants choosing the country, followed by Tanzania with 13. This result highlights the support Jihan has received from fellow contestants.
The closed interview is part of the pageant's assessment of contestants' communication, personality, confidence, and ability to express their views. Jihan, 30, has experience in modelling and pageants, having previously represented Tanzania at Miss Universe. She began modelling at 17 and has lived in Tanzania, Lebanon, and Mozambique. Currently, she works in China in modelling, sales, and live commerce.
Jihan has described herself as half Tanzanian and half Lebanese, saying her experiences across different cultures have shaped her outlook and strengthened her appreciation for diversity. At Miss Grand International, Jihan has emphasized peace, unity, and resilience, aligning her advocacy with the pageant's "Stop the War and Violence" campaign. Her Country's Power campaign has attracted strong support from Tanzanian fans.
Jihan previously thanked supporters for voting, sharing, and encouraging her throughout the competition. "This achievement is much bigger than me. It belongs to every Tanzanian who voted, shared, reposted, encouraged me and brought others together to help us reach this point," Jihan said after Tanzania advanced to the next stage. The focus now shifts to the race for the Top Two, with Jihan, Ecuador's Shyare Andrade, and Vietnam's Emoura Phạm competing for the two available places.
The Miss Grand International 2026 semi-final is scheduled for October 7, followed by the grand final on October 10. Jihan's advancement to the final three is a notable achievement, and her campaign will continue to be closely watched by fans and supporters. The competition is heating up, and Jihan will need to maintain her momentum to secure a spot in the Top Two.
Key points
- Jihan Dimack has advanced to the final three in Miss Grand International 2026's Country's Power of the Year competition.
- The competition's next stage will determine the two contestants who move forward in the Country's Power of the Year race.
- Jihan emerged as the second-most-mentioned contestant in a closed interview involving Miss Grand International 2026 contestants.
