Miss Africa USA 2007 Mfonobong Esset

With a tight delegation of high profile judges, the producion was superb, flowing smoothly without any incidents. Having gone thru all categories of competition, the top 5 were selected and interviewed before the judges finally decided who should wear the prestigious crown AS MISS AFRICA USA 2007-2008.

The New Queen Miss Nigeria Mfonobong Essiet is an embodiment of beauty, culture, poise, intelligence and most of all she has a heart of Gold.  Congratulations to all delegates who joined the pageant this year, you all represented with pride and dignity!!!!!!

Raised in Nigeria, Ms. Mfonobong Essiet is an energetic and multifaceted 21 year-old Barry University graduate student in the Biomedical Sciences Program, pursuing a future career in cardiac surgery. She produces several community events for promoting HIV/AIDS awareness and Youth Education in the United States and abroad, while serving as the Program Director for The Miami Children Foundation, Inc.

She serves as a Runway Model for M.A.& C., Founder & Director of Myztique Modelz, Miss Black & Gold (Tau Delta) '05-'06, Miss Sankofa '05-'06 , Director of the Golden Stars Dance Squad, and has held leadership positions in numerous organizations, which enabled her to return to Nigeria as school staff, and also plan a successful seminar.

Her humanitarian spirit led her to produce several HIV/AIDS Awareness Fashion Shows, where she amazed the audience with her clothing designs of Action Against HIV/AIDS, while spreading knowledge about prevention and the impact in our modern society. Ms. Essiet's passion for spreading awareness stems from her love of the medical field and sense of community. She lives by the fact that we must reclaim our past, so that we can move forward, understanding how and why we came to be who we are today.

Miss Mfonobong an experienced humanitarian is ready to take on her responsibilities as Miss Africa USA 2007 -2008 to make a difference in the lives of the needy especially children, she is ready to carry forward the mission and vision of the MISS AFRICA USA PAGEANT. 

In addition to a $1,500 check, she gets the following:

The Official Miss Africa USA Crown
The Official Miss Africa USA Pure Kente/Adinkra Sashes
The Official Miss Africa USA Trophy
An Elegant Floral Bouquet
An Elegant Queen Jewelry Set By Bling Queens Fashions of Las Vegas
A Comprehensive Scholarship Package
RUNWAY AFRICA COVER MODEL 2008 (sponsored by RUNWAY AFRICA)
SPONSORED TRIP TO AFRICA: on humanitarian project for children
A Major role in a Movie Project by Shrine Motion Pictures LLC
A Professional Modeling Portfolio by Kevin Stewart of Black Eye Photography
A Professional Photoshoot by REM Photography
Promotional Features in the Media
Exposure to Talent Scouts: BILLBOARD MODELS OF ATLANTA
A GoodWill Ambassador for Africa, Guest Appearances at High Profile
Events representing good  Causes for Africa.
 

The other winners were as follows:

Deputy Miss Africa USA 2007-2008 : Elizabeth Mbalu Conteh from Sierra Leone 

Deputy Miss AfricaUSA 2007

2nd Runner-Up Miss AfricaUSA 2007

 
3rd Runner-Up Miss Africa USA 2007 – 2008: Rachel Temu from Tanzania

3rd Runner-Up Miss Africa USA 2007

4th  Runner-Up Miss Africa USA 2007 – 2008: Karen KouKou from Liberia

4th Runner-Up Miss AfricaUSA 2007

Special Awards:

Miss Culture 2007: Miss Nigeria Mfonobong

The Official Miss Culture Sash
A 5 yard Exotic African Fashion Fabric
Special Gift Basket

 
Most Artistic / Miss Talent : Miss Senegal Coumba

The Official Miss Africa Best Talent Sash
Special Gift Basket 

Miss Spokes Model: Miss. Rachel Marete  from Kenya

The Official Miss Spokes Model Sash
Gift Basket
An autographed copy of the Book Tear Drops by renowned Sierra Leonean Writer.

 
Miss Photogenic : Yordanos Gidey from Eritrea

The Official Miss Photogenic Sash
A Professional Photo shoot for modeling Portfolio
 

Miss Congeniality: Miss Ethiopia Hebena

The Official Miss Congeniality Sash
Special Gift Basket 

Leadership Award: Miss Tanzania Temu

Miss Natural Beauty Award: Miss Sierra Leone Mbalu

Humanitarian Award:Miss Ghana Jewe

Miss Fashion Model Award: Miss Cameroon Osungu

 
All Contestants receive the following:  

The Official Afro Sash of their Respective countries
A Miss Africa USA Participant Trophy
Natural Beauty products sponsored by Natural Beauty Specialist Nahbila Tutuwan
An Autographed copy of the Book Welfare to Millionaire by Award winning Entrepreneur Sarian Bouma.
Special gift Baskets of Siana Mystique Body Products, sponsored by Award winning Entrepreneur
Mrs Sarian Bouma: Maryland's Top 100 Women. www.siannaproductions.com
Special Skin Care and Beauty Products by Behold Me Cosmetics sponsored by Behold Me.
Excellent Exposure via Press and Media covering the 2007 MISS AFRICA USA PAGEANT.
GREAT EXPOSURE TO TALENT SCOUTS: BILLBOARD MODELS OF ATLANTA
Movie Production Opportunities by SHRINE MOTION PICTURES per CASTING.

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