Miss Universe Ghana

National beauty pageant competition in Ghana

Not to be confused with Miss Ghana.

Miss Universe Ghana Organization

Engracia Mofuman, Miss Universe Ghana on TV3 Ghana in 2022

Formation| 1999; 25 years ago (1999)
Type| Beauty pageant
Headquarters| Accra
Location|

* Ghana

Membership

| Miss Universe

Official language

| English

Director

| Menaye Donkor

Staff

| Malz Productions
Website| www.missuniverseghanaorg.com

Miss Universe Ghana, whose slogan is Ghana's Next Sweetheart, is a national pageant that sends representatives to the Miss Universe pageant. This pageant is unrelated to Miss Ghana or Miss Earth Ghana pageant. The current Miss Universe Ghana is Engracia Mofuman, who was crowned on December 21, 2021 in Accra, Ghana.[1]

## History[edit]

The Miss Universe Ghana launched for the first time in 1999. The pageant independently built to select the Ghanaian representative at Miss Universe pageant. R. Ayote Okyne took over the license from Miss Ghana pageant who operated for long in the country. The Miss Universe Ghana Organization in May 2017 handed to former Miss Universe Ghana winner, Menaye Donkor under Malz Productions, until the owner finally gave up the license in 2022 period.[2][3][4]

### Directorships[edit]

* Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Miss Ghana (1991)
* R. Ayote Okyne and Juliette Korsah as national director (1999)
* Menaye Donkor, Malz Productions (2017)[5][6]

## Formats[edit]

The Miss Universe Ghana competition is traditionally holding region representation every year. The 16 region representatives will compete for the crown. In the finale result there will be Second Runner-up, First Runner-up, then finally Miss Universe Ghana winner.

* Miss Ahafo
* Miss Ashanti
* Miss Bono
* Miss Bono East

* Miss Central
* Miss Eastern
* Miss Greater Accra
* Miss North East

* Miss Northern
* Miss Oti
* Miss Savannah
* Miss Upper East

* Miss Upper West
* Miss Volta
* Miss Western
* Miss Western North

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## Titleholders[edit]

### Miss Universe Ghana 1999—Present[edit]

* : Declared as Winner
* : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
* : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
* : Ended as special awards winner

On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
Year  | Region  | Miss Universe Ghana  | Placement at Miss Universe  | Special Awards  | Notes

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2024  | TBA
2023 | Did not compete
2022 | Ashanti | Engracia Mofuman[1] | Unplaced  |  |
2021 | Greater Accra | Naa Morkor Commodore[7] | Unplaced  |  |
2020 | Volta | Chelsea Tayui[8][9] | Unplaced  |  |
2019 | Did not compete
2018 | Brong-Ahafo | Akpene Diata Hoggar[10] | Unplaced  |  |
2017 | Central | Ruth Quarshie[11] | Top 16 |  | Menaye Donkor (Malz Productions) directorship.
2016 | Did not compete
2015 | Ashanti | Hilda Akua Frimpong[12] | Unplaced  |  |
2014 | Greater Accra | Abena Akuaba Appiah[13] | Unplaced  |  | Later, in 2020 Abena became a representation of the United States at Miss Grand International, and she won the title in Thailand.
2013 | Greater Accra | Hanniel Jamin Chihanny[14] | Unplaced  |  |
2012 | Greater Accra | Gifty Ofori Fremah[15] | Unplaced  |  |
2011 | Greater Accra | Yayra Erica Nego[16] | Unplaced  |  | Erica won Miss Minnesota USA 2009 as an American citizen, and placed in Top 15 at Miss USA 2009.
2010 | Greater Accra | Awurama Simpson[17] | Unplaced  |  |
2009 | Greater Accra | Jennifer Koranteng[18] | Unplaced  |  |
2008 | Greater Accra | Yvette Nsiah[19] | Unplaced  |  |
2007 | Did not compete
2006 | Greater Accra | Angela Asare[20] | Unplaced  |

* Miss Congeniality

2005 | Did not compete
2004 | Greater Accra | Menaye Donkor | Unplaced  |  | a President of Miss Universe Ghana Organization.
2003 | Did not compete
2002 | Greater Accra | Stephanie Walkins-Fia  | Unplaced (12th place)  |  |
2001 | Greater Accra | Precious Agyare  | Unplaced  |  |
2000 | Greater Accra | Maame Esi Acquah[21][22] | Unplaced  |  |
1999 | Greater Accra | Akuba Cudjoe  | Top 10 |  | R. Ayite Okyne and Juliette Korsah directorship.

### Miss Ghana 1991—1998[edit]

Main article: Miss Ghana

* : Declared as Winner
* : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
* : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
* : Ended as special awards winner

Year  | Region  | Miss Ghana  | Placement at Miss Universe  | Special Awards  | Notes

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1998 | Greater Accra | Francisca Awuah  | Unplaced  |  |
1997 | Did not compete
1996 | Greater Accra | Pearl Amoah[23] | Unplaced  |  |
Did not compete between 1994—1995
1993 | Greater Accra | Jamilla Haruna Danzuru  | Unplaced  |

* Miss Congeniality

1992 | Did not compete
1991 | Greater Accra | Dela Tamakloe  | Unplaced  |  |

### Wins by region[edit]

Region | Titles | Years

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Greater Accra | 18  | 1991, 1993, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2021
Ashanti | 2  | 2015, 2022
Central | 1  | 2017
Brong-Ahafo
Before Referendum | 2018
Volta | 2020

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "Tears flow as Engracia Afua Mofuman crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2022". Pulse.com. December 22, 2021.
2. ^ "No Miss Universe GH this year; organisers restructuring pageant". Archived from the original on 5 July 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
3. ^ "No Miss Universe Ghana pageant for 2019 - Organisers". Archived from the original on 4 July 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
4. ^ "Miss Universe Ghana beauty pageant on hold till 2020". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics. 2019-07-09. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
5. ^ "Menaye Donkor *Psalm 91* 🇬🇭🇨🇦 on Instagram: "I am extremely proud and excited to announce my role as the new National Director for Miss Universe Ghana. I will be working diligently…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
6. ^ "KOD to host Miss Universe – Ghana 2017". www.ghanaweb.com. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
7. ^ "Naa Morkor Commodore selected to represent Ghana at Miss Universe International in Israel". starrfm.com.gh. 2021-10-14.
8. ^ "25-year-old Chelsea Tayui crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2020 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
9. ^ "Chelsea Tayui unveiled as Miss Universe-Ghana 2020". Graphic Showbiz. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
10. ^ "Akpene Diata Hoggar wins Miss Universe Ghana Pageant 2018". Plus TV Africa. September 17, 2018. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
11. ^ Arthur, Portia (September 4, 2017). "23-year-old crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2017". Pulse Ghana. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
12. ^ Dela Cruz, Paula (September 7, 2015). "Controversies surround Miss Universe Ghana 2015". The Christian Post. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
13. ^ "Miss Universe Ghana 2014". Archived from the original on 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
14. ^ Aiki, Damilare (31 May 2013). "18 Year Old Model Hanniel Jamin crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2013 | Photos of Yvonne Nelson, Leila Lopes, Jo Lance & More at the Grand Finale". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 10 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
15. ^ Debrah, Ameyaw (15 October 2012). "Gifty Ofori wins Miss Universe Ghana 2012". Spy Ghana. Archived from the original on 23 September 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
16. ^ "Yayra Nego is Miss Universe Ghana". ModernGhana. 3 July 2011. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
17. ^ Amankwa, Obour (7 August 2010). "Miss Universe Starts Tomorrow -Vote For Awurama Simpson Now…". ModernGhana. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
18. ^ "Ms Koranteng wins Miss Universe Ghana 2009". ModernGhana. 28 June 2009. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
19. ^ "Yvette Nsiah is Miss Ghana Universe 2008". ModernGhana. 8 May 2008. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2008.
20. ^ "Angela Asare wins congeniality award". GhanaWeb. 24 July 2006. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
21. ^ "Maame Esi Aquah is Miss Lux Universe 2000". www.mclglobal.com. 28 March 2000. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
22. ^ "Aha Intimates hosts male models casting to select brand ambassadors for Lawen Taylor Underwear". GhanaWeb. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
23. ^ "Video: Former Miss Universe winner Pearl Amoah quits modeling to preach in trotro". The Independent Ghana. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2023.[permanent dead link]

## External links[edit]

* www.missuniverseghanaorg.com

* Africa portal

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* Miss International Ghana
* Miss Earth Ghana

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Miss Universe participant countries and territories

Active
(1952–present)

| Africa|

* Angola
* Cameroon
* Egypt
* Equatorial Guinea
* Ghana
* Mauritius
* Namibia
* Nigeria
* Seychelles
* South Africa
* Zimbabwe

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Americas|

* Argentina
* Aruba
* Bahamas
* Belize
* Bolivia
* Brazil
* British Virgin Islands
* Canada
* Cayman Islands
* Chile
* Colombia
* Costa Rica
* Curaçao
* Dominican Republic
* Ecuador
* El Salvador
* Guatemala
* Guyana
* Haiti
* Honduras
* Jamaica
* Mexico
* Nicaragua
* Panama
* Paraguay
* Peru
* Puerto Rico
* Saint Lucia
* Trinidad and Tobago
* United States
* Uruguay
* Venezuela

Asia|

* Bahrain
* Bhutan
* Cambodia
* China
* India
* Indonesia
* Japan
* Kyrgyzstan
* Laos
* Lebanon
* Malaysia
* Mongolia
* Myanmar
* Nepal
* Pakistan
* Philippines
* Singapore
* South Korea
* Thailand
* Vietnam

Europe|

* Albania
* Armenia
* Belgium
* Bulgaria
* Croatia
* Czech Republic
* Denmark
* Finland
* France
* Germany
* Great Britain
* Greece
* Hungary
* Iceland
* Ireland
* Italy
* Kazakhstan
* Kosovo
* Latvia
* Malta
* Netherlands
* Norway
* Poland
* Portugal
* Russia
* Slovakia
* Spain
* Switzerland
* Turkey
* Ukraine

Oceania|

* Australia
* New Zealand

Inactive since 2022 (under JKN Metaverse Inc.)

| Africa|

* Benin (1962)
* Botswana (2013)
* Cote d'Ivoire (1986)
* Democratic Republic of the Congo (1986)
* Ethiopia (2017)
* Eswatini (1994)
* Gabon (2015)
* Kenya (2021)
* Lesotho (1978)
* Liberia (1977)
* Madagascar (1961)
* Morocco (2021)
* Senegal (1987)
* Sierra Leone (2019)
* Tanzania (2019)
* The Gambia (1986)
* Tunisia (1971)
* Zambia (2018)

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Americas|

* Antigua and Barbuda (2008)
* Barbados (2020)
* Bermuda (1997)
* Cuba (1967)
* Dominica (1985)
* Grenada (1964)
* Saint Kitts and Nevis (1981)
* Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (2006)
* Sint Maarten (2006)
* Suriname (1999)
* Turks and Caicos (2014)
* US Virgin Islands (2019)

Asia|

* Bangladesh (2019)
* Chinese Taipei (2004)
* Iraq (2017)
* Israel (2021)
* Jordan (1960)
* Sri Lanka (2018)

Europe|

* Austria (2017)
* Azerbaijan (2013)
* Cyprus (2013)
* Estonia (2013)
* Georgia (2019)
* Lithuania (2019)
* Luxembourg (1994)
* Montenegro (2015)
* Romania (2021)
* Serbia (2015)
* Slovenia (2017)
* Sweden (2021)

Oceania|

* American Samoa (1978)
* Cook Islands (1999)
* Fiji (1981)
* Guam (2019)
* Northern Marianas (2006)
* Papua New Guinea (1986)
* Samoa (1986)
* Vanuatu (1978)

Inactive territories and dependencies
(1952–2006)

| Disputed Parts and SAR's of China|

* Taiwan (1961–1964)
* Hong Kong (1952–2000)

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Constituent country of Denmark|

* Greenland (1987–1990)

Overseas regions and collectivities of France|

* French Guiana (1977–1984)
* Guadeloupe (1977–1984)
* Martinique (1957–1984)
* New Caledonia (1982)
* Réunion (1977–1986)
* Tahiti (1962–1985)

Constituent countries of Great Britain|

* England (1955–1990)
* Scotland (1961–1990)
* Wales (1961–1990)

British Overseas City of Great Britain|

* Gibraltar (1981–1990)

Prefecture of Japan|

* Okinawa (1963–1968)

Region of the Netherlands|

* Bonaire (1967–1999)

Bantustans of South Africa|

* Bophuthatswana (1979)
* Transkei (1979–1983)

States of the United States|

* Alaska (1952–1958)
* Hawaii (1952–1959)

Former entities (1952–2006)|

* Commonwealth of Independent States (1992)
* Czechoslovakia (1970–1992)
* Micronesia (1975)
* Southern Rhodesia (1961)
* Serbia and Montenegro (2003–2006)
* Soviet Union (1990–1991)
* West Indies (1954–1958)
* Yugoslavia (1968–2002)

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