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		<title>MISS AFRICA USA FIFI SOUMAH: Special Guest at the MacDella Cooper Foundaton&#8217;s L&#8217;Africana Night and Fund Raiser Supporting Children&#8217;s Education in Liberia</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[New York, January 2011—On Friday, February 18th, 2011, philanthropist MacDella Cooper, Founder of the MacDella Cooper Foundation and the MCF Academy will host L’AFRICANA NIGHT at the finale of New York Spring fashion week. The event honored Mr. Barry Segal with a Lifetime Achievement Award (for his philanthropic commitment to sub saharan Africa) Ms. Bisila [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=missafricablogazine.com&#038;blog=7516704&#038;post=997&#038;subd=missafricablogzine&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New York, January 2011—On Friday, February 18th, 2011, philanthropist MacDella Cooper, Founder of the MacDella Cooper Foundation and the MCF Academy will host L’AFRICANA NIGHT at the finale of New York Spring fashion week. The event honored Mr. Barry Segal with a Lifetime Achievement Award (for his philanthropic commitment to sub saharan Africa) Ms. Bisila Bokoko as L ‘Africana Woman of the Year (for her commitment to eradicating illiteracy in Africa)<br />
Ms. Anna Schilawski will receive L ‘Africana Volunteer of the Year (for her commitment to the children of Liberia).</p>
<p>The Reigning Miss Africa USA Fifi Soumah graced this occasion as a Special Guest of the Foundation to support the mission and vision of the organization.  Education of children especially girls is very close to Miss Fifi Soumah&#8217;s heart as she launches her own Foundation &#8216;Tears Away&#8217; which provides scholarships for young girls in Guinea.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/20110220_74.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-998" title="20110220_74" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/20110220_74.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Queen Fatoumata (Fifi) Soumah on the Red Carpet at the MacDella Couper Foundation Fund Raiser in New York City.</p>
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<p>The evening, hosted by Actor and activist, Mr. Isaiah Washington,  kick ed off with a live musical performance by Pop diva Zelma Davis, a collective designers runway show featuring African inspired garments designed exclusively for L ‘Africana Night by a range of designers including: Korto Momolu, Jedda Khan, Sunhee Hwang,  Issa Sorogo, Taylor Forrest, Lucia Eastman, Irina Shabayeva, Tedd Ion, Farai Simoyi and Selma Berisalic Starfinger. Following the show, each dress was  auctioned off.</p>
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<p>The Red Carpet reception and the taste of Africa Banquet kicked off at 6:30pm with the award presentation, runway show and performances starting promptly at 8:00 pm.  The night  included special appearances by: Actor Matt Dillon, and roster of world-class models including Millen Magese, Georgette Beidel, Animata Steele, Aminat Ayinde, Ashley Harris, Danijela Lazarevic, and Melissa Arocha to name a few.</p>
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<p>L’Africana is a brand platform built around the design, creation, promotion, and distribution of African fashion, art, music, accessories, culture &amp; cuisine. To date, African-inspired brands have primarily catered to Africans and a small number of non-Africans. L’Africana aspires to be a brand with strong international appeal through the fusion of African aesthetics and sensibilities with modern design, quality, and workmanship.</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;">Ms Korto Momolu,  Fashion Designer from Project Runway and Lady Kate Njeuma, CEO of Miss Africa USA.</p>
<p>All proceeds from the event  benefited the MCF Academy for orphans and abandoned children in Monrovia, Liberia. The MCF Academy is the first tuition free boarding school dedicated to orphan and abandoned children in post-war Liberia. The Academy opened its doors on Christmas Day 2010 and will ultimately house and educate 200 children.</p>
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		<title>Miss Africa USA, Fifi Soumah, Celebrity Guest at MacDella Cooper Fund Raising Gala in New York City</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:34:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>missafricablogzine Author: Lady Kate Njeuma</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PLEASE JOIN FIFI SOUMAH (MISS AFRICA USA 2010-2011 ALONG WITH ADIAT DISU, ALSION ROACH, CHENISA SHANNON, CHEREAH JACKSON, CHRISTINE KONTENSKI, ERIN BROWNE, FARRAH FOGARTY, INGVAR LJUNGGVIST, MALINDA KNOWLES, MARTIN SEGAL, MATTHEW K. SIMON, MELISSA BLASSO, PAMELA BELL, PAMELA BROGDEN, PETER JALLAH, SIMON TIEMTORE, STEPHANIE MATTERA, TAYLOR SELE, TILO STOLTZ, TONIEMAE KING ANDREWS, VERNA BROGDEN &#160; [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=missafricablogazine.com&#038;blog=7516704&#038;post=979&#038;subd=missafricablogzine&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;">PLEASE JOIN FIFI SOUMAH (MISS AFRICA USA 2010-2011</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ALONG WITH</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">ADIAT DISU, ALSION ROACH, CHENISA SHANNON, CHEREAH JACKSON, CHRISTINE KONTENSKI, ERIN BROWNE, FARRAH FOGARTY, INGVAR LJUNGGVIST, MALINDA  KNOWLES, MARTIN SEGAL, MATTHEW K. SIMON, MELISSA BLASSO, PAMELA BELL,  PAMELA BROGDEN, PETER JALLAH, SIMON TIEMTORE, STEPHANIE MATTERA, TAYLOR  SELE, TILO STOLTZ, TONIEMAE KING ANDREWS, VERNA BROGDEN</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;">AT <strong>L’AFRICANA NIGHT, </strong>A NEW YORK FASHION WEEK FINALE PARTY- STARRING POP DIVA <strong>ZELMA DAVIS</strong>, BROADWAY SUPER STAR <strong>SAYCON SENGBLOH</strong>, SUPERMODELS <strong>GOERGIE BADIEL</strong>, <strong>MILLEN MAGESE, </strong>AND<strong> </strong>ACTOR<strong>, MATT DILLON. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">HONORING<strong> BARRY SEGAL, BISILA BOKOKO AND ANNA SCHILAWSKI. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">HOSTED BY ACTOR &amp; ACTIVIST</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>ISAIAH WASHINGTON</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">2 W 64TH STREET</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">6:00PM &#8211; 10:00PM.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">11PM AFTERPARTY</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.macdellacooper.org/" target="_blank">WWW.MACDELLACOOPER.ORG</a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">YOUR TICKET INCLUDES ACCESS TO THE AFTERPARTY</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://macdellacooper.org/events"><strong>L’Africana™ Night</strong></a> is a celebration of the fashion, music, culture &amp; cuisine of  Africa! All proceeds from this event will benefit the MCF Academy.  Special guests include: <strong><em>Actors</em>: Isaiah Washington &amp; Matt Dillon; <em>Pop Divas</em>: Zelma Davis &amp; Saycon Sengbloh; <em>Designers</em>: Irina Shabayeva, Korto Momolu</strong>; and a roster of <em><strong>world-class models</strong></em> including <strong>Millen Magese, Georgie Badiel, </strong>and<strong> Aminat Ayinde </strong>to name a few.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong></strong><a href="http://macdellacooper.org/events"><strong>L’Africana™ Night</strong></a> is sponsored by <a href="http://segalfamilyfoundation.org/" target="_blank"><strong>The Segal Family Foundation</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.greylockcapital.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Greylock Capital Partners</strong></a>. The event is being held @ <strong>2 W 64TH STREET from 6:00PM to 10:00PM</strong> and includes an <strong>After-Party</strong> starting at 11PM.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was a very beautiful day in New York city, Sept 20th 2010 when the first ever Women Inspire and Enterprise Symposium kicked of in the early hours of the morning.  Miss Fifi Soumah, the reigning Miss Africa USA 2010,   a special guest invited by White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood was in attendance [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=missafricablogazine.com&#038;blog=7516704&#038;post=788&#038;subd=missafricablogzine&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>It was a very beautiful day in New York city, Sept 20th 2010 when the first ever Women Inspire and Enterprise Symposium kicked of in the early hours of the morning.  Miss Fifi Soumah, the reigning Miss Africa USA 2010,   a special guest invited by White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood was in attendance among many successful and  aspiring women of all ages.  The WIE conference, was hosted by the White Ribbon Alliance For Safe Motherhood of which former First Lady of Britain Sarah Brown serves as the Global chair and Urban Zen Foundation.</p>
<p>The conference was moderated by world renowned Fashion Designer Donna Karan, First Lady Sarah Brown and Media Personality  Ariana Huffington.</p>
<p><strong>The WIE Symposium (Women: Inspiration &amp; Enterprise) </strong>that took place in New York City was  timed to coincide with  the Clinton Global Initiative and the UN General Assembly this year.   The event included high profile speakers  and guests drawn from the worlds of politics, philanthropy, media,  fashion and the arts &#8211; as well as members of the next generation of  leaders.  Speakers participated on different Panel discussions ranging from business, health, beauty, humanitarian work and even spirituality. It was very empowering.  Some of the Speakers included:</p>
<p>Acclaimed Actress Ashley Judd, Maria Eitel, Founding President of Nike Foundation, Ambassador Melanie Verveer, Baroness Amos, Aerin Lauder, Senior Vice President of Estee Lauder, Sheila C Johnson, Founding Partner of BET and many other very successful and dynamic women. Melinda Gates, Co-Chair of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, delivered the Key note address for the conference.</p>
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<p>The WIE Symposium was held to coincide with a United Nations review  summit on the Millennium Development Goals also held in New York. The  Symposium provided an incredible opportunity to introduce powerful women  to the work of the White Ribbon Alliance and the challenges of maternal  health. The conference was certainly very inspiring as we listened to the speakers talking about the challenges in their lives as successful women, great motivational speeches and concerns for maternal health world wide.</p>
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<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie8.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-825" title="wie8" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie8.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Key note Speaker, humanitarian Melinda Gates, Co-Chair of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation shares her experiences as she traveled the world to witness first hand, the impact of poverty and the devastating effects it has had on women and children and also see the work that their foundation is doing on the ground to make a difference in the world of poverty.  It was really an honor to sit and listen to such a woman of great achievements and more so a humanitarian who works tirelessly to give millions of deprived families a chance to live and a chance to survive.</p>
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<p>Sarah Brown, former First Lady of Britain who is also the Chair of The White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood addresses the attendees at the Women Inspiration and Enterprise conference where over 500 professional and business women gathered for a day of empowerment and motivation.  The White Ribbon Alliance is working very hard around the world to raise awareness on the need to ensure safe pregnancy and childbirth.  WRA shared some harrowing stories that some mothers have gone through and some were not lucky to make it because of lack of provisions for safe child birth.  This issue is also part of the United Nations Millenium Goals.</p>
<p>Speakers included:</p>
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<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/20100921_40.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-837" title="20100921_40" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/20100921_40.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Miss Africa USA 2010  Fatoumata (Fifi) Soumah and Lady Kate Njeuma, CEO of Miss Africa USA Scholarship Pageant at the Women Inspiration and Enterprise Conference in New York City.</p>
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<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-839" title="wie2" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie2.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Miss Africa USA Fifi Soumah spends a moment with Nthabiseng Tshabalala, a 12 yrs old South African girl who also one of the panelists of the conference.  She is HIV positive and lost her mother to the disease when she was only 7.  She is a beacon of hope for the 69 million children of the world who may never see a class room if education of the child is not prioritized. She addressed addressed President Zuma and other Heads of States during the World Cup Education Summit and was in New York for the United Nations Summit, calling for education for all children. She stunned the audience when she announced her ambition is to become a pilot in future&#8230;..well she got a standing ovation. To me she was the star of this conference, the hope of a new generation.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/20100921_38.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-827" title="20100921_38" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/20100921_38.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Miss Africa USA Fifi Soumah had the opportunity to sign the Art Board of White Ribbon Alliance, among other  dynamic women attending the conference.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-828" title="wie4" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie4.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>The day was packed with speakers from various industries and non-profits each one with something special to share about being a woman and dealing with womanhood. The message was simple, women have to support one another and together we can all elevate the status of women across the world.  After all the speaking engagements, the night ended with a breath taking Fashion show organized by the world famous fashion designer Donna Karan as pictured above.</p>
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<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie-symposium.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-836" title="wie symposium" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie-symposium.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Designer Donna Karan, Queen of Jordan Raina Abdullah, Sarah Brown and Ariana Huffington at the Women Inspiration and Enterprise conference in New York City.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-829" title="wie3" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie3.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Fashion Designer Donna Karan and Miss Africa USA at the Women Inspiration and Enterprise Post conference Fashion show in New York City.  The Fashion Show was held at the roof of the conference building. It was a beautiful night indeed.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-830" title="wie1" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie1.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Sarah Brown, Global Chair of the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood and Queen Fifi Soumah at the Women Inspiration and Enterprise Symposium in New York City during the Charity Fashion Show hosted by Donna Karan to wrap up the days activities.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie9.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-831" title="wie9" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie9.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Before the Fashion show kicked off, it was time to mix and mingle with other very dynamic and powerful women. Queen Fifi Soumah enjoyed sharing her platform and project for women with other guests. Pictured above, Miss Africa USA Fifi Soumah chats with TV personalities from ABC news.  Queen Fifi shared her campaign to against Female Genital mutilation and her platform to educate young girls in Guinea.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie14.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-832" title="wie14" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie14.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Miss Africa USA Fatoumata (Fifi) Soumah shares a moment with British Television Personality Ms June Sarpong, one of the hosts of the Women Inspiration and Enterprise Conference.</p>
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<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie5.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-833" title="wie5" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie5.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Miss Africa USA Fatoumata (Fifi) Soumah was also very happy to meet Dr. Veronica of Dr. Veronica talk show.  She is a talk show host in New York city. Dr. Veronica also shared her thoughts about the challenges facing African American women and African women and ways we could all work together to help one another out.  We sure had some very interesting conversations with Dr. Veronica.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie-press-conference1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-838" title="WIE Symposium Press Conference" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie-press-conference1.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Queen Fifi at the pre-conference cocktail Party (Getty Images)</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-840" title="wie6" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/wie6.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>The future of Africa is carried in the bellies of its mothers.</p>
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		<title>MISS AFRICA USA PARADE OF NATIONS:  Showcasing the Colors of Africa</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Parade of Nations has been very much a part of the Miss Africa USA Pageant since 2006. Each year the designers take it to the next level and the next level.  This year, a very special African fashion designer who loved the concept offered to give it a go and of course it was [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=missafricablogazine.com&#038;blog=7516704&#038;post=768&#038;subd=missafricablogzine&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/parade1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-773" title="parade1" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/parade1.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>The Parade of Nations has been very much a part of the Miss Africa USA Pageant since 2006. Each year the designers take it to the next level and the next level.  This year, a very special African fashion designer who loved the concept offered to give it a go and of course it was another mind blowing experience.  Stella Atal who flew in from Kampala after weeks of threading together beautiful designs with the colors of each participating nation in the pageant took over this show and brought out the best in each finalist on stage.   Pictured above is Queen Fifi Soumah Miss Africa USA 2010 on the Runway wearing Stella Atal&#8217;s design for Guinea during Parade of nations segment of the competition.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/parade9.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-777" title="parade9" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/parade9.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Pictured above, Stella Atal, the award winning African Designer from Uganda poses with pageant delegates at the finals of Miss Africa USA Pageant 2010. Left to Right, countries represented above: Liberia, Namibia, Cameroon, Guinea, Botswana, Uganda, Zambia, Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda, all dazzling in Stella Atal&#8217;s Parade of Nations Collection.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/parade4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-774" title="parade4" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/parade4.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Pictured above Miss Rwanda delegate Kadija Uwimana takes a stride on the Runway, modeling Stella Atal&#8217;s Colors for Rwanda, beautifully put together and well accessorized, hair Afrocentric, shoes off the chain and the best smile, showcasing the beauty of Rwanda, a nation with a trouble past marked with genocide and civil war but now ranking as one of the fastest developing countries in Africa. Up Rwanda!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/parade3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-775" title="parade3" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/parade3.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Another feature of Stella Atal&#8217;s designs on the Runway modeled by Miss Ghana Agnes Ntow. This little dress is beautifully put together, looks very sexy and elegant. What makes it even more appealing is the way it is modeled by Miss Ntow with lots of confidence, beautiful braids, accessories, best heels and of course the smile.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/parade2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-776" title="parade2" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/parade2.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Miss Liberia finalist Tracey Weah pictured above models Stella Atal&#8217;s design for Liberia. A simple top with the colors of Liberia matched with plain Leggings, you can&#8217;t go wrong with this combination. Miss Tracey keeps it simple with beautiful accessories a contagious smile and great pose for Liberia, the nation which boasts of having the first and only female President in Africa.</p>
<p>This concludes the highlights of Parade of Nations. You may follow us on facebook / missafricausa  for more photos from the 2010 pageant or visit the website www.missafricaunitedstates.com</p>
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		<title>MISS AFRICA USA PAGEANT PROMOTES AFRICAN FASHION</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:52:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Queen Fifi Soumah during Fashion competition African Fashion, as beautiful and vibrant as it is, never gets the kind of exposure and media highlight that it deserves. Well the Miss Africa USA Pageant has embraced African Fashion and is committed to showcasing African Couture, working with Afro-centric designers to bring out the best of African [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=missafricablogazine.com&#038;blog=7516704&#038;post=757&#038;subd=missafricablogzine&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;">Queen Fifi Soumah during Fashion competition</p>
<p>African Fashion, as beautiful and vibrant as it is, never gets the kind of exposure and media highlight that it deserves. Well the Miss Africa USA Pageant has embraced African Fashion and is committed to showcasing African Couture, working with Afro-centric designers to bring out the best of African Fashion on the pageant runway. Each year a number of well renowned African designers are invited to showcase their fashion lines on the pageant runway and the 2010 competition saw the best yet to grace the pageant.  Award winning designers such as Frank Osodi from Nigeria, Stella Atal from Uganda, Vera Ochia from Kenya and Akouavi Slater from Togo were all in the House, ready to take control.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/fashion6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-760" title="fashion6" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/fashion6.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>African Fashion entails more than just the dress you wear, it has a lot to do with the accessories and so much more. Pictured above is Miss Twamma Nambili representing Namibia. You&#8217;ve got to love her hair piece, the Porcupine head dress, very spiky and elegant.  A beautiful smile is certainly a necessary complement for this headpiece, making it even more beautiful.  Kudos to Miss Twamma for carrying this whole ensemble with such elegance and grace.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/fashion1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-761" title="fashion1" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/fashion1.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>I don&#8217;t know about you but this dress being modeled by Miss Nessie Abdulai representing Sierra Leone makes me go WOW, it is beautifully put together and well accessorized, combined with Miss Nessie&#8217;s charming smile, you&#8217;ve got to love it.  I certainly wouldn&#8217;t mind having this dress in my wardrobe for that special occasion.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/fashion2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-762" title="fashion2" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/fashion2.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Who says only renowned designers can design African Fashion? Well, Meet Miss Hilda Mauya representing Kenya on the runway.  This African Queen had a go at designing her own outfits for the pageant and of course, her pageant dresses were breath taking indeed.  She discovered her passion in designing unique styles and she is on the run with it.  Miss Hilda&#8217;s style won her the Miss Africa USA Super Model with Style Award. She is one designer we should all be looking out for.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/fashion7.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-763" title="fashion7" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/fashion7.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>When you think of African Fashion, Kente clothe will immediately come to mind for most people. Yes the Kente is always present on the Miss Africa USA Runway, thanks to the delegates from Ghana who always go that extra length to bring out the Best of Kente.  Pictured above is Miss Agnes Ntow representing Ghana, showcasing Kente Fashion on the Miss Africa USA Runway.  Miss Agnes won the Fashion Award 2010.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/fashion4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-764" title="fashion4" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/fashion4.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>An African outfit designed by Akouavi Slater is modeled by Miss Roseline Amusu who represented Nigeria in the pageant.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/vip4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-765" title="vip4" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/vip4.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Pictured above : Miss Africa USA management team members pose with Fashion designers who graced the pageant this year. L_R:  Miss Linda Arrey Pageant Manager, Vera Ochia, Frank Osodi, Lady Kate Njeuma Pageant Founder and CEO, Stella Atal, Akouavi Slater and Kyle Haggerty Pageant Production Manager.</p>
<p>Miss Africa USA Pageant will continue to promote African Fashion the best we can in collaboration with African Designers.  We Africans and Friends of Africa should do our best to patronize African Fashion and showcase on the global stage.</p>
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		<title>On THE RED CARPET FOR MISS AFRICA USA BANQUET JULY 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 03:52:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>missafricablogzine Author: Lady Kate Njeuma</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2010 Miss Africa USA Banquet, a Red Carpet Event, featured the 2010 delegates of the pageant, special guests, members of the diplomatic core, elected officials and friends and family who came out to show their support for the Pageant delegates representing different African Countries. Pictured above on the Red Carpet are: Vice President of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=missafricablogazine.com&#038;blog=7516704&#038;post=728&#038;subd=missafricablogzine&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/20100826_13.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-729" title="SONY DSC" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/20100826_13.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>The 2010 Miss Africa USA Banquet, a Red Carpet Event, featured the 2010 delegates of the pageant, special guests, members of the diplomatic core, elected officials and friends and family who came out to show their support for the Pageant delegates representing different African Countries. Pictured above on the Red Carpet are: Vice President of Montgomery County Council Valerie Ervin and some of the 2010 Pageant delegates. Ms Valerie Ervin chaired the Miss Africa USA Scholarship Pageant which took place in Montgomery County July 22-25-2010.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/20100826_23.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-730" title="SONY DSC" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/20100826_23.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Miss Fifi Soumah and Miss Tatiana Fetgo enjoy a moment on the Red Carpet with Special guest, His Excellency The Ambassador of Sierra Leone.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/20100826_7.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-731" title="SONY DSC" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/20100826_7.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>VIP guests attending the Miss Africa USA Scholarship Pageant Banquet event at the UMUC Marriott conference Center in Maryland. The first VIP banquet in the history of the pageant drew Politicians, members of the Diplomatic core, African Royalties, friends and family who dined together and shared the stories of the delegates and their humanitarian platforms for Africa and the United States.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vip7.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-732" title="vip7" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vip7.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Pictured above are Miss Africa USA Patrons Mrs Glanton, Honorable Mike Glanton, State Representative from Clayton County Ga, Pageant Founder and CEO Lady Kate Njeuma and the Pageant Manager Miss Linda Arrey, on the Red Carpet.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vip3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-733" title="vip3" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vip3.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Miss Gabon Coretha Antchouey supported by officials from the Embassy of Gabon in Washington DC, standing by their Queen at the Miss Africa USA Banquet 2010.  Miss Gabon&#8217;s Platform for the pageant involves raising awareness on Cervical Cancer in Gabon, promoting early detection and prevention strategies for women.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vip5.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-737" title="vip5" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vip5.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Cameroonian VIPs on the Red Carpet at the Miss Africa USA Banquet, July 24th, hosted at the beautiful University of Maryland Marriott Conference Center in Maryland. Pictured above: Pageant Host Dr. Aretha Makia and husband Dr. Makia, friends Dr. Elangwe, VIP guests:  Mr. Solomon Egbe and friends of Dr. Makia, the Pageant MC Dr. Emma Osong among other VIP guests.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vip4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-734" title="vip4" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vip4.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>African Designers played a very important role at the pageant this year, highlighting African couture on the runway. On the Red Carpet are Miss Linda Arrey pageant manager, Fashion Designers: Vera Ochia from Kenya, Frank Osodi from Lagos Nigeria, Lady Kate Njeuma the Founder and CEO of Miss Africa USA, Fashion Designer Stella Atal from Uganda, Akouavi Slater from Togo and Miss Africa USA Pageant Production Manager Kyle Haggerty .</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vip6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-735" title="vip6" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vip6.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>On the Red Carpet: Mrs Astrid and Mr. Ivo Tasong, proud sponsors of the 2010 Miss Africa USA Scholarship Pageant, here attending VIP banquet at the beautiful UMUC Marriott conference center in Maryland.</p>
<p><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vip8.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-736" title="vip8" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/vip8.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Miss Linda Arrey the Pageant Manager and Miss Nigeria finalist Miss Roseline Amusu enjoy a moment on the Red Carpet just before the banquet kicked off.</p>
<p>Few Snapshots on the Miss Africa USA Red Carpet event, More photos available on the website and facebook.  Thank you.</p>
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		<title>Opera Singer Chinwe Enu to Perform at the Miss Africa USA Grand Finals in Maryland</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Miss Africa USA Pageant management proudly welcomes to the stage Miss Chinwe Enu, who plans to thrill attendees with her beautiful and angelic voice and talent. Chinwe Enu will perform the African Anthem at the kick off of the Miss Africa USA Pageant. Young soprano Chinwe Enu continues to garner acclaim for her beautiful [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=missafricablogazine.com&#038;blog=7516704&#038;post=672&#038;subd=missafricablogzine&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>The Miss Africa USA Pageant management proudly welcomes to the stage Miss Chinwe Enu, who plans to thrill attendees with her beautiful and angelic voice and talent. Chinwe Enu will perform the African Anthem at the kick off of the Miss Africa USA Pageant.</p>
<p>Young soprano Chinwe Enu continues to garner acclaim for her beautiful voice and captivating stage presence. She was recently hailed by the Washington City Paper for her &#8220;soaring operatic voice.&#8221; In June 2007 she made her African debut in a recital of arias and art song with the MUSON Center Orchestra at the MUSON Center in Lagos, Nigeria. Following the concert, she was praised by Nigerian press for her “almost flawless sound” and “superior talent.” In 2006, she appeared as<em> </em>Saffi in Strauss’s <em>Der Zigeunerbaron</em> in concert in Graz, Austria with the American Institute of Musical Studies Festival Orchestra where she was praised for her “glorious sound.” In 2008, Ms. Enu was commended for being an inspiration to young African women and was awarded the African Jewel Award. Her 2009 engagements included a July concert of Faure&#8217;s <em>La Bonne Chanson</em>, with chamber orchestra, at the InterHarmony Music Festival in San Francisco, California, and a November recital of arias and art song in Maryland. In 2010, she performed the role of Geraldine in Barber’s <em>A Hand of Bridge</em> at the University of Maryland. She has also performed roles in Italy and in Salzburg, Austria. Ms. Enu balances her passionate career as a singer with her training as an attorney. She received a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and the state of California. Ms. Enu studies voice with renowned Metropolitan Opera lyric soprano Carmen Balthrop. She is currently pursuing her music studies at the University of Maryland School of Music where she has received academic honors and was awarded the Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship.</p>
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		<title>Dr. Emma Osong to MC the Miss Africa USA VIP Banquet July 23 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Miss Africa pageant management proudly welcomes on board Dr. Emma Osong as the Official MC for the 2010 VIP and Ambassadors Banquet marking the launch of the 2010 Scholarship pageant.  Dr. Emma Osong has hosted several high profile events in the Washington DC area and she will bring her special touch of class to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=missafricablogazine.com&#038;blog=7516704&#038;post=657&#038;subd=missafricablogzine&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>The Miss Africa pageant management proudly welcomes on board Dr. Emma Osong as the Official MC for the 2010 VIP and Ambassadors Banquet marking the launch of the 2010 Scholarship pageant.  Dr. Emma Osong has hosted several high profile events in the Washington DC area and she will bring her special touch of class to the Miss Africa USA Pageant.</p>
<p>DR. Emma Ngang Osong,  D.M, is a corporate trainer, professor, and consultant with a  background in aviation engineering, organizational management, and  Leadership Development.  She has worked as a  Senior Systems Engineer consultant to the Federal Aviation  Administration. She serves as adjunct faculty at the Catholic University  in Washington D.C. and as Graduate faculty at Argosy University in  Arlington, Virginia. She has been hired to speak at several events  including the World Bank.</p>
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<p>Dr. Osong was Miss Cameroon-USA in 1987. She  has a passion for advocacy  and volunteers her time as a grade school  teacher and to various  charities. Osong holds a doctorate in management  and leadership from  the University of Phoenix and masters in electrical  engineering from  the Catholic University of America. She lives with her  husband Gerry  and three children, Nadine, Praxedes, and Steph in  Maryland. When not  working, Emma enjoys traveling, reading, classical  music, and  entertaining. She can be reached at <span style="color:#0000ff;">osongm@yahoo.com</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="color:#000000;">An exclusive banquet, the first in the pageant&#8217;s history in honor of the 32 finalists who will be competing this year for the coveted crown. The banquet will bring together special VIPs such as Elected Officials in the Maryland/DC area, African Ambassadors, sponsors, family and friends of the Miss Africa USA Scholarship Pageant in an evening of fun. The banquet also features a breathtaking fashion show featuring top designers from the motherland, an Award ceremony and a great opportunity to network with attendees. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="color:#000000;">All 32 Finalists for the pageant will be formally introduced, kicking off the pageant competition with their platform Presentations and micro-project achievements so far.  It is a night of great substance and we are all looking forward to this Red Carpet event, launching the 2010 pageant.</span></span></p>
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		<title>TOP AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNERS SET TO DAZZLE UP THE MISS AFRICA USA 2010 PAGEANT RUNWAY</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Its that time of the year again when the eyes are on the Miss Africa USA Scholarship Pageant, searching for that next Queen for the coveted crown.  Previous pageants have benefited from the support of African Fashion Designers, showcasing African Couture at its best but this year is different as the pageant has attracted some [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=missafricablogazine.com&#038;blog=7516704&#038;post=620&#038;subd=missafricablogzine&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Its that time of the year again when the eyes are on the Miss Africa USA Scholarship Pageant, searching for that next Queen for the coveted crown.  Previous pageants have benefited from the support of African Fashion Designers, showcasing African Couture at its best but this year is different as the pageant has attracted some top names and award winners from the motherland and diaspora.  There is great excitement in the air and fans are looking forward to some breathtaking designs on the pageant Runway.</p>
<p>The Miss Africa USA Pageant Management is proud to welcome the following Designers from Africa and diaspora:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/mustafa1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-621" title="mustafa1" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/mustafa1.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>MUSTAFA HASSANALI is based in Tanzania, well respected when it comes to African Couture, has won several awards for his creativity and Style. Mustafa has also worked with Supermodels like Naomi Campbell.  Mustafa has confirmed his participation in the 2010 Miss Africa USA Pageant to be held in Maryland on July 24 2010 at the Takoma Park Performing Arts Center in Silver Spring MD.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/mustafa2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-623" title="mustafa" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/mustafa2.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Mustafa Hassanali will be joining us from Dar Es Salam in Tazania.</p>
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<p style="text-align:left;">The Miss Africa USA Pageant is very proud to welcome on board the renowned Fashion Designer from Nigeria Frank Osodi.  Frank is also well respected in the African Fashion arena around the world not only in Nigeria where he is based.  His inspiration and style is recognized internationally and has participated in the New York Fashion Week held annually in New York City. Frank will graze the Miss Africa Runway with some of his breathtaking designs.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/frank1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-625" title="frank" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/frank1.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Frank Osodi Couture</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;">Coming all the way from the Pearl of Africa &#8211; Uganda, is the beautiful and inspirational designer Stella Atal who will be joining us at the upcoming Miss Africa USA Pageant slated for July 24  2010 in Maryland.  Stella Atal is an international Designer whose influence on Runways span across the African Continent and beyond.  Stella is also an award winning Fashion Designer and we are excited to be able to work with her. She promises to storm the Runway taking charge of the &#8216;Parade of Nations&#8217; Segment of the competition. <a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/stella-atal.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-626" title="stella atal" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/stella-atal.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Stella Atal is know for Originality and Style</p>
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<p>Coming all the way from the beautiful country of Kenya is the beautiful and talented Vera Vee Ochia, who has made a name in the Kenyan Fashion Industry and is going International. She recently participated in the Swahili Fashion week with the most beautiful designs. We are very proud to welcome Vera Vee Ochia who will bring some Kenyan inspiration to the Miss Africa USA Runway.  Vera will be joining us from Nairobi, Kenya.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/julie-ochia.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-627" title="Julie Ochia" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/julie-ochia.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Vera Vee Ochia Couture</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Leaving Africa and homing in on some of our US based Designers we are proud to welcome on board Miss Estella Al or Estella Couture as she is best known.  Estella has worked with the Miss Africa USA Pageant for the last 3 years, she has witnessed the pageant grow and is always ready to lend a hand.  We are very happy to have Estella Couture on Board again this year. Estella hails from Nigeria and her designs are certainly inspired by her roots. Well respected name in the Fashion industry in Africa Diaspora, she is also very passionate about helping people in need. Her most recent humanitarian effort is the Fashion For Jos campaign to raise funds for the victims of the recent Massacre in the Nigerian community of Jos.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/estella-al3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-628" title="estella al3" src="http://missafricablogzine.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/estella-al3.jpg?w=570" alt=""   /></a>Simply Estella Couture</p>
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<p style="text-align:left;">Still homing in, on designers of the Africa diaspora, we caught up with the LA based Fashion designer Akouavi Fashions.  Akouavi is originally from Togo, based in California. The pageant team proudly welcomes Akouavi Fashions as one of the lead designers to dazzle the Miss Africa USA Runway. Not only does Akoavi design casual and couture wear, she has a huge collection of African Hats and head gears.</p>
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<p style="text-align:left;">There is lots of excitement and interest in the upcoming Miss Africa USA Pageant. The management looks forward to working with all the featured designers and to support the general efforts to promote and encourage such great talent from the motherland.</p>
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		<dc:creator>missafricablogzine Author: Lady Kate Njeuma</dc:creator>
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<p>The Miss Africa USA Pageant finals moves from Georgia to Maryland and Washington DC for the very first time.  The Delegates are ready and the team is gearing up for yet another cultural explosion celebrating Africa in America.  We encourage all our fans and supporters to come out and support all the beautiful African women representing all the different countries in Africa.  Each Finalist has taken on a challenging micro project to benefit communities in need in Africa and in America. Miss Africa USA Pageant goes beyond beauty. We encourage you to come out and meet the delegates who will be representing Africa at the 2010 pageant as follows.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">THE 2010 MISS AFRICA USA PAGEANT VENUE:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Montgomery College Tacoma Park / Silver Spring Performing Art Center</p>
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<p><em><strong> 7995 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring MD 20910</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>Come along and be a part of the coronation ceremony</strong></em></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>DATE:  SAT  JULY 24  2010</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>TIME:  6PM  &#8211; 11PM</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>TICKETS  $ 30  advance and $40 at the Door.</strong></em></p>
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<em><strong>Featuring: </strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>African Fashion Moguls all the way from the Motherland to showcase African Couture in the United States of America.  This year the pageant is very proud to team up with the following Brand names in African couture:</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>Mustafa Hassanali  from Tanzania</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>Stella Atal  from Uganda</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>Judith Ochia from Kenya</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>Frank Osodi  from Nigeria</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>Estella Couture in Maryland</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>Akouavi Fashions Los Angeles<br />
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