Miss Malaika UK – Queen Crowned First Zambian triumph in contest
photographs by courtesy of Ben Black
Queen Chimfwembe, an accounting student, is the new Miss Malaika UK 'Queen'. She beat 7other finalist at the recent Miss Malaika UK pageant. This is the first time a Zambian has scooped the title since its inception five years ago. Contestants were groomed and trained by renowned Model Trainer Francis Matthew who has worked with the team since Miss Malaika UK started. Brenda Mulenga was accompanied by as MC by fellow-Zambian John Chinode.
The event was graced by the attendance of former Miss Malaika UK winners including the very first Runner up from Zambia Daisy Mwanza King, Swakina Phiri who has actually been to the Mumba 'Day Care centre for her working holiday and Ireen Chiwashira who was Swakina's runner up in 2007. Former Miss Global International/Miss tourism Zimbabwe now the Top Model of Zimbabwe Cynthia Muvirimi and current Miss Intercontinental Zimbabwe Ashleigh Cloete were also present.
Councillor Blaine Robins of Kursaal Ward in Southend was the guest of Honour at the newly built eco friendly building The Wat Tyler centre at the Wat Tyler Park in Pitsea.
Queen's runners up were Sonia Bott from Zimbabwe and Eunice Burugu. Sonia won herself a chance to represent her native country Zimbabwe at Top Model of the World in the next few months.
Queen's task is now to mobilise her friends to do charity work for the under- privileged children and her Prize is a working holiday in Zambia and one week at the Mumba Day Care centre in Mpongwe.
A soft spoken shy 'Queen' said 'I cant believe that I won but I will ensure that I work with my fellow delegates to make my year of reign a fruitful and memorable one as my passion lies in helping under-privileged children. I will use this platform to the best of my ability as I entered this pageant because of its commitment to charity.'
Other delegates in this year's Miss Malaika pageant were Helen Chalwe Mwansa (Zambia), Barbara Nalweyiso (Uganda), Nancy Machanyangwa(Zimbabwe), Peace Ofor(Nigeria) and Leah Nia(Uganda).
Queen will be in Zambia in July 2010 and will be accompanied by Ashleigh Cloete Miss Intercontinental Zimbabwe. Both will go to Zimbabwe to work on Ashleigh's charity Children's education run by the Zimbabwe Teachers Association charity from Birmingham.
National Director
Mumba Children's Project
Mumba Day Care Centre, Registered as a Charity in Mpongwe Zambia
Promoters of Miss Malaika UK
Beauty Of African
Maria NAMIIRO is Miss Uganda UK 2009
Maria Namiiro who was both the judges’ choice and popular with the crowd’s is the new Miss Uganda UK 2009 who has overcome various obstacles to be crown on Saturday 13th June 09 at Troxy, a venue that has hosted various prestigious events including the Miss England beauty contest. She wins a modelling contract with Mahogany Model Management, cash prizes, a modelling portfolio by Martin Kuria Photography, an ambassador for Latitude Care Network, face of Brenda Maraka, Club Volts membership, an automatic entry to Miss Uganda for Miss World 2009 Grand Finale in Kampala on 26th Sept 2009 at Imperial Royale Hotel. More details on this will be sent out in due course. Maria will leave for Kampala in July for charity work on behalf of LCN. The new title-holder’s strength was perceived to be her answering of the questions posed. There were 15 finalist contestants, eight of whom went through to the final round for questioning. The 1st princess was Nancy Tamwesigire and 2nd Princess was Brandie Arombo, both of whom will receive directory into the Mahogany Model Management, cash prizes and portfolios.
The event’s hosts were Nancy Kitaka and Yiannis Morgan and the evening included performances by a host of Ugandan artistes based in the UK like Chizzo, Caster P, Paddy Dee and the Boyz, N£lly, Mc Moseh, Fyonna, Elite ac and others like Angel J, Zack Milk and Plakamille and traditional performances by African Cultural Development and lastly LCN traditional dancer. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to LCN.
Performance Production Ltd the organisers of Miss Uganda UK as well as the licence holder for Miss Uganda for Miss World would like to extend their gratitude to all of our partners, sponsors and various community groups for making Miss Uganda UK 2009 a success. We look forward to seeing you all next year for Miss Uganda UK 2010.
PRESS CONFERENCE & AFTER PARTY
The Miss Uganda UK 2009 press conference and an after party will be held on the same day. Details will be announced on our website shortly after confirmation of travel arrangements. This is when the contestants will be given their presents, sponsors, artist and performers will be officially acknowledged.
THE NEW MISS UGANDA 2009 IS MISS MARIA NAMIIRO
Maria Namiiro who is Ugandan born and UK based does it again and wins the Miss Uganda 2009 crown. She follows the many African beauty queens who go back home to contest the national crown and go on to represent their respective countries at the Miss World finals. She also won the best traditional/creative wear category. This was Maria’s 8th beauty contest that she had taken part in globally. Her first prize is a holiday and spending money to a destination of her choice but above all she wins the opportunity to represent Uganda at the Miss World. Her first stop will be undertaking charity work in Northern Uganda in support of the Latitude Care Network – www.latitudecarenetwork.org. It was indeed a very difficult decision, a tie between two beauty queens and it was down to 4 professional judges at international level to decide on the eventual winner. The full judging process and the way and manner in which the judging was conducted and decided was all explained at yesterday’s press conference Tuesday 28th Sept 09) at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala. This was done by the head Judge Sola Oyebade who has over decades of judging experience at international level. The new Miss Uganda organisers have actually gone out their way to show transparency by disclosing the marks of their contest to partners and potential sponsors. The first runner up was Joan Athieno who also won the best swim wear category. The second princess was Grace Kiwanuka and the evening wear category was won by Caroline Nantumbwe. Mr Uganda 2009 crown was taken by Brian Lukiya who will go to represent Uganda at Mr World 2010 in South Korea. Attached photo is by Eddie Chicco of monitor newspaper. All photos of the event will be uploaded on our website soon so please do bear with us.
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A new queen for the ACS who captured the judges with a strong message ‘We may be bruised but won’t be broken’ relating to the political issues back home in Zimbabwe where she was born.
Ashleigh Cloete, 21 year-old student at the Southampton Solent University, turned the title upside down when she won Miss ACS 2009 contest in Louisiana, Southampton. Born in Zimbabwe the new Miss ACS is the second winner of the title taking over from Tanaka Nyawiri who is also of the same origin/nationality. Miss Cloete was presented by her predecessor Tanaka Nyawiri with tiara & sash and an ultimate goodie bag sponsored by Defjam UK. Second-placed went to Nigeria - Stephanie Faderin, 19 year old attending King’s College in London and third place went to the bubbly Susan Araromi also from Nigeria currently at the University of Southampton. The other 3 in the top 6 included Samantha Kangal-Nurse (Winchester University, Trinidad & Guyana), Savaughan Fairman-Campbell (Chichester University, Jamaica) & Sharma Johnson-Attille (Winchester University & St Lucia). The night was full of entertainment from students (J.P.S, Isaac and Young Don), a mini fashion show from an upcoming designer Brandy (Frockstar designs) and the audience was kept busy by the special guest host Daddy Ernie (Choice FM) accompanied by Jacqueline Matovu. The judging panel Tanka Nyawiri (Miss ACS 2008 & Miss Africa Queen 2008), Lionel & James Brown of (DefJam UK), Yusuf B of (5ft Heroes south coast Dj) and Affri of the famously known Afro barber shop in Southampton. J.M promotions would like to thank all the main sponsors and the Universities that took part in this year’s event.
Jacqueline Matovu
Introducing J.P.S. .....
Combining their artistic skills, Henry “Cally P” Edet, Victor “Jay-Vic” Johnson and Valentine “Baby Africa” Ashu represent the emerging dynamic trio that make up London based African hip hop group JPS a.k.a Just Plain Sick.Forming towards the end of 2004 while studying for their ‘A’ Levels at Newham College signaled the groups first real push to carve a space for themselves in the music industry.
With a blend of the various musical flavors of their African background the group set about creating a hip hop sound distinctive from many of their peers at the time. In just over six months, the group had gained popularity locally and went on to perform in cities such as Sheffield, Hull, Bournemouth also getting the opportunity to showcase their music in Italy and Germany.
Their marketing and promotional skills saw them achieve a slot on a Ben T.V show in 2005 dedicated to emerging urban talent in the U.K. Despite the widespread acclaim and promising future, the boys took a break from making music together as academic challenges became a priority.
Kick starting their resurgence in December 2008 was a Jay-Vic appearance on the widely popular M.T.V Hugo boss urban competition followed by an appearance at the Miss Cameroon UK 2008 competition supporting established Cameroonian artists. Currently promoting singles ‘E Dey’ ‘Bad Girl’ and ‘Crazy’ the trio have already gained radio play and supported popular Nigerian artists such as Olu Maintain.
Work on the forthcoming debut album “JPS: Home and Away” has already began and is set for a summer release. Blending the vast musical styles that have influenced the group from Hip hop, soul, R n B, Makosa, High Life and Dancehall, Salsa and many others. The album threatens to establish JPS as African hip hop artist finally capable of conquering the global as well as home entertainment industry.
