Somali Student beats 54 African Countries in Abuja to win Miss University Africa Crown

Adar Yusuf Ibrahim, Who represented Somalia at the 9th Edition of Miss University Africa has made history as the first woman Muslim with a Hijab to win a continental title. Miss University Africa 2021.

Miss University Africa which is the brain child of the African Personality Forum, is Non Bikini Pageant comprising the 55 African Countires, is aimed at promoting decent dress Culture in Africa, promoting African Unity, Religious Tolerance and Celebrating the African Woman.

The 2021 edition was held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital in Partnership with the office of the Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Ramatu Tijini Aliyu had a 14 day boot camp with the grand finale taking place on the 18th of December, 2021 with several Foreign Ambassadors, a delegation from the African Union and top government officials in attendance.

After hours of rich display of African beauties with Brains Adar Yusuf Ibrahim was announced the winner and crowned by her predecessor Marlise Sacur from Mozambique as the new Queen for Africa.

Miss Ibrahim who was excited on winning the title shared her experience and plans for the future. “I am very excited tonight to be crowned Miss University Africa and the first person in history to win an international Crown for my country after much hardwork and support from the Somali community all over the world, this title is not for me but for my nation and its people who never give up on their dreams that somalians can compete anywhere in the world if given the right opportunity”.

Miss Yusuf also shared her plans to tour Africa as an advocate for Women’s rights and free education on the continent. Her first trip would be at the African Union Headquarters, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to share her vision before visiting other African countries.

She has since arrived in her country Somalia where she was given a rousing welcome and received by her country’s government and to be hosted by the country’s president. She is also the first Hijab woman to win a continental crown in Africa.