Zakiya Ahmed: 19-year-old University of Ghana Student Crowned Miss Malaika 2022

• Zakiya Ahmed, a student at the University of Ghana, has won the coveted title of Miss Malaika for the 2022 edition
• The 19-year-old learner triumphed over nine other contestants to clinch the prestigious crown on Saturday, November 12
• She made history as the first queen in hijab to win the crown in the history of the pageant at the AICC

Zakiya Ahmed, a 19-year-old Psychology student at the University of Ghana, Legon, has won the coveted title of Miss Malaika 2022.

The 2022 edition of the glorious pageant took place at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Saturday, November 12.

Ahmed defeated fierce competition from nine other contestants to win the prestigious crown at the grand finale and homecoming celebration, making history as the first queen in hijab to win the title in the history of the beauty contest.

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Miss Malaika Ghana, a prestigious beauty pageant organised by Charterhouse, was founded in 2002. The pageant has churned out several well-groomed and well-placed queens in various industries, from health to technology, finance to petroleum, construction to agriculture, broadcasting to tourism, and more.

See images of the 2022 queen below:

Ama Tutuwaa Crowned Winner of 2021 Miss Malaika Ghana

In a similar story, YEN.com.gh reported that Ama Tutuwaa triumphed over nine other final contestants to emerge as the winner of the 2021 Miss Malaika Ghana crown.

The 19th edition of Miss Malaika Ghana came off at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), with 10 final selected entrants keeping up with tradition by showcasing their talents and competing for the coveted crown.

Ama Tutuwaa, the founder of The Initiative Africa, defeated nine other opponents to clinch the first position, becoming the 19th winner of the pageant at a night of talents, fashion, and glamour.

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GMB 2022: Northern Regional Rep Teiya Wins Ghana's Most Beautiful 2022

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that Tung-Teiya Dahamani from the Northern Region of Ghana won the prestigious title of Ghana's Most Beautiful for the 2022 edition of the contest.

Teiya won against Aikoadade, Aseiduaa, Amoani, and Xornam in the fierce competition on October 9, 2022. Teiya takes the car, crown, and cash after giving compelling and argumentative responses to all the judges' questions for the night.

Teiya has always been the center of attention. In 2021, she was crowned Queen of the North. Also competing in Miss Ghana 2020, the beauty queen came in second place.

Source: YEN.com.gh