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It was a fabulous ceremony on June 20 2015 at the Best Western Hotel in Lanham, Maryland where Cameroonians and Friends of Cameroon gathered to witness the phenomenal ladies take on each category of competition from Traditional dance, Talent, Public Speaking, Fashion Parade and Interviews. (Pls note Swim Wear is not a part of this competition because the Philosophy of this Pageant is about the dignity, pride and honor of the the African woman)
The ladies were all exceptional with Vinielle Achankeng Acha-Morfaw emerging in the Lead with very narrow margins as her First Princess, Ateba Atanga was right on her neck followed by 2nd Princess Daphne Abange. The Judges did an excellent job, the Audience was indeed very pleased with the results and acknowledged how great all the delegates did. They are all winners for sure.
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With the Ambassador of Cameroon in Washington DC
H.E Joseph Charles Bienvenu Foe-Atangana and His Wife Mrs Foe-Atangana for a Cocktail Reception at their Lovely Home. |
The Pageant weekend kicked off with the Finalists and Pageant team spending quality time with The Ambassador of Cameroon and his wife at their home in Washington DC. His Excellency and his Dear wife were excellent hosts of the Cocktail event in honor of the Finalists. He offered great advice and also pledged to support each Delegate's Platform Project to benefit needy communities in Cameroon. He encouraged the girls to continue to be great patriots and ambassadors of Cameroon, that even though they may live most of their lives in The United States they must always remember their roots, Cameroon!!!!!
The Pageant remains very thankful of all the 9 Judges who did such a Superb job in electing the Queen, a Leader among Leaders. Despite the Storm, almost all the Judges were in the Building to start the competition.
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| TIME FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEMS OF CAMEROON AND USA |
Thanks to the Honorary Chair Persons, Dr Aretha Makia and President Joseph Mbu, the Co-Chairs Ms Emeldine King Pinyin, Mr. Emmanuel Khumbah and Rev/Dr/Mrs Dorine Takusi Fobi for accepting to Chair the event this year.
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| Chair Persons: L - R Mr Emmanuel Khumbah, the Queen, Ms Emeldine King Pinyin and Dr. Aretha Makia former Miss Cameroon 1991. |
We appreciate all the Sponsors, the Cameroonian Royals and Patrons who responded to our call for support, we thank all specials guests who went the extra mile to purchase VIP tickets and all guests who braved the Storm on Saturday night to join the celebration. It was a packed house as hundreds of men, women and children gathered to witness for themselves the beautiful display of Cameroonian beauty and Culture. Thanks to Mr. Felix Anoma, The All Cameroonian Cultural and Development Foundation's Communication department headed by Mr. Richard Mbakop and all those who helped to share this event in the community. We appreciate your support. Special appreciation to the Cameroon Royal Council USA, we appreciate your Blessings for this Program.
We thank all Beauty Queens and Title holders who came to support, Miss Africa USA was in the Building, Miss Guinea North America, Miss Culture Intercontinental and more.
The girls were all brilliant, they represented Cameroon Very well indeed. Cameroon is known as Africa in miniature and of course the night brought out the diverse cultures of Cameroon from East to West and from North to South. It was just beautiful.
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| Top 5 MISS CAMEROON USA 2015 |
In 5th Position far right is Miss Tia Malafa, 4th Position second from right is Julia Fombi, Far Left in 3rd Place, holding the position of Miss Cameroon USA 2nd Princess, we have Miss Daphne Abange. In 2nd Place and holding the position of 1st Princess and Deputy Miss Cameroon USA we have Ateba Atangana standing next to the Queen.
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| Queen Nora Ndemazia Left Crowned her Successor Vinielle A Acha-Morfaw. |
The Queen, Miss Cameroon USA 2015, who will be representing Cameroon at the Miss Africa USA Pageant and the Miss Global International Pageant is none other than the fabulous, beauty with brain power, Vinielle Achankeng Acha-Morfaw. She is 21 years old and daughter of very proud parents Daniel Acha-Morfaw and Vivian Acha-Morfaw who reside in Maryland, USA. Vinielle was born and raised in Maryland, has visited Cameroon once in childhood but has some big plans to impact the Nation and make a difference.
Her Platform is Cancer awareness and she plans to be very vocal and pro-active, working with her chosen charitable organization the Patcha Foundation of which she is currently serving as the Spokes Person.
Please join us in Congratulating Miss Vinielle Acha-Morfaw, Miss Cameroon USA 2015.
SO WHO IS VINIELLE ACHANKENG ACHA-MORFAW?
Name: Vinielle Acha-Morfaw
Age : 21
College: Towson University School of Nursing
Career Aspiration: I am currently a nursing student at Towson University. I want to be a Surgical Nurse and eventually obtain my PhD in Nursing.
Hobbies: Modeling, shopping, volunteering at community organizations, hanging out with friends & family, and entering online sweepstakes.
My platform is cancer awareness in Cameroon and the USA. Loosing many family members to cancer had a strong impact on me and pushed me to make a difference in the community. I make it my mission to educate and make people more aware of cancer as well as support those affected by Cancer. In Cameroon today, many people have never seen doctors or are able to afford healthcare. As the Official Spokes Person for the Patcha Foundation Inc, founded by members of my family to fight Cancer and raise awareness, it is my goal to empower the community at home and abroad by providing the knowledge, tools, networks and resources to help reduce deaths caused by Cancer.
www.patchafoundation.org Please join me by supporting The Patcha Foundation.
Miss Cameroon USA Pageant also crowned the New Teen Role Model.
Yes, Miss Ashley Nyambi who was the only Teen contestant this year, is fifteen years old and attends High School in Maryland. She plans to stay true to her roots and be a role model for her peers and young generation. She was Crowned by Miss Vanessa Nyambi her predecessor who did such a great job assisting with fund raisers for the VK Nyambi Foundation that supports hundreds of HIV/AIDS victims in Cameroon. The two are cousins and have made history as the first two Miss Teen Cameroon USA.
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| Gorgeous Miss Cameroon USA Outstanding Teen 2015, Ashley Nyambi |
We encourage the community to support the Miss Cameroon USA Program, it is a great mentorship and empowerment movement for the young girls and young adults. Feedback from those who attended have been highly positive and very encouraging indeed with most people praying for the Pageant to grow from Strength to Strength.
We will see you all again next year by the Grace of God for another beautiful celebration of our heritage. In the Mean time, you will be kept informed of activities of the Queen who has promised to leave a legacy in the field of Cancer awareness for Cameroonians at home and abroad.
Thanks again to all sponsors, Vendors and supporters and most of all to the Great Miss Cameroon USA Team: Mr. Kyle Haggerty Pageant Director, Ms Gloria B Darko Pageant coordinator, Mr. Tibu Cheh Production Manager, Ms Vanessa Njinjoh Assistant Pageant Coordinator, Mr. Enow Otto Logistics Manager, Mr. Jerome Ndi and Lady Kate Ndi Operations Directors. Volunteers are Terence, Little Ben and Carole-Grace Mbarga. Decorations by Ms Hetty Awambeng, DJ Service By Anselmo DJ Selmo, Video and Photography by Life Depicted Productions Mr. and Mrs Omar Rafik. We also Thank the Best Western Hotel for all their assistance in making this event a success.
Lady Kate and Team.
Lady Kate Ndi, Founder of Miss Cameroon USA Scholarship Pageant
Governor's Commissioner on African Affairs, Maryland
Community Advocate for Empowerment of African Women.
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Long Live The Queen
Long Live The United States of America
Long Live The Republic of Cameroon
www.misscameroonusa.com
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