New Jersey: The Miss Africa Tri-State Pageant 2013 was recently held in New Jersey, United States.
HIGHLIGHTS AND HOW IT HAPPENED: The Miss Africa Tri-State 2013 was recently held in New Jersey and was attended by a mixture of Fashion and culture enthusiasts. There were great performances by the Yaaya cultural group. The President of the Pageant organization, Mrs. Olamide Davies Talabi was given a recognition award from the Newark Mayor’s office; Cory Booker for her contribution to the community most especially the African’s in Diaspora. The beautiful contestants then showcased their attributes in various ways including displays in African outfits as well as through their talent presentations. In the end, it was a tightly contested affair and the eventual winner of the Miss Africa Tri State 2013 emerged in the person of Miss Zoubaidatou Sylla from Guinea. The 1st Runner Up was Miss Priscilla Twumasi from Ghana, and the 2nd Runner Up was Miss Michelle Onu from Nigeria. Scroll down for photo coverage.
From the CEO – Miss Africa Tri-State Pageant Organization (Ms. Olamide Davies Talabi): “Special thanks to all the people that made the 3rd Annual Miss Africa Tri State a success; our Special Guests and this year’s recognition recipient; The Director General of National Orientation Agency Federal Republic of Nigeria Mr. Mike Omeri, The Office of the First Lady of Ogun State; Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, Mayor of Tom’s River County NJ; Mr. Joseph M. Champagne, Nollywood & African Films Critics President; Doctor Victor Olatoye, Global Elitist Management, NIDO, Mrs. Sola Ibironke, Mrs. Betty Adex, Prince Anozie, Bsmarz, all the Sponsors, Partners, amazing Judges, Vendors, Performances, the intelligent and beautiful Contestants, and all the wonderful Guests that came out to celebrate the transition with us. Special thank you to the African Commission Office of Mayor Cory Booker for honoring the organization with a recognition award last night for its contribution to the community and the African’s in Diaspora. We are much humbled and would continue to support good causes. On behalf of the MATS team, we congratulate the new MissAfricaTriState; Queen Zoubaidatou Sylla of Guinea. We wish you a fruitful year ahead!!!” Photo coverage below.
