Ladies and Gentlemen please remember to get out and vote today. Indeed a special to moment in history to officially announce the Coronation of the New Miss Africa USA. Miss Cape Verde, Nereida Lobo was crowned Miss Africa USA on Saturday 11/5/16 at the historic Howard University in Washington DC, with hundreds of Africans and Friends of Africa in attendance to witness the spectacular showcase. All the Contestants were simply amazing and put on a phenomenal display of beauty, talent and culture and the Audience was indeed very thrilled by their representation While Miss Cape Verde Nereida Lobo won the heart of the Judges and won the crown, she was tightly followed in 2nd Place by Miss Guinea Mah camara, in 3rd Place was Miss Cameroon Alma Jam, in 4th Place Miss Ghana Stacey Gyamfi and in 5th place came Miss Congo Brazaville Maeva Ikias. Thanks to all the Judges for an incredible job, thanks to all the media that came to cover the event, thanks to the Platinum Sponsor Arik Airlines and all sponsors for their support. Much appreciation to the Chair Persons Mr. Kehinde Oreagba and Prince A.Z.K Adekoya for gracing the occasion. A heart full of thanks to Dr. Aretha Maka for Consistently supporting the Pageant’s Scholarship Drive. It was an honor to have the presence of His Imperial Majesty the Grand Son of Emperor Haile Selassie and his beautiful wife, Several African Ambassadors and representatives from African Embassies in Washington DC. It was indeed a beautiful celebration of African beauty and culture. Nereida Lobo Is 24 years old, graduate of Washington Adventist University with a Bachelors in Counseling Psychology. She was born and raised in Cape Verde Island and her parents Eugenia Pereira and Daniel Lobo Paulo are very proud of her and her achievements. Growing up in Cape Verde as an underprivileged child her mission and passion is to help children growing up in poverty in Cape Verde, in Africa and around the World. Through her Foundation, Little Crowns she hopes to support underprivileged children obtain school supplies, food clothing and more. The Queen has hit the ground running and promises to build a great Legacy as Miss Africa USA 2016/2017. Photos and Videos of the event to follow.

Africans and Friends of Africa are lighting up the skies of the Nation’s Capital, Washington DC this weekend in celebration of African beauty and cultural heritage with the 11th Annual Miss Africa USA Pageant. It is now confirmed that the handsome and dynamic reigning Mr. Africa USA Erwan Smith Obone, who hails from the Oil Rich nation of Gabone will be joining the Royalties to crown the next Queen at the historic Howard University on Nov 5th 2016. Lear more about the Prince Charming from Gabon and join us Saturday November 5th for the spectacular display of culture and beauty. Owen MISTER GABON: Bio: Born and raised in Libreville, Gabon (Central Africa), Erwan Smith Obone is a Real Estate Salesperson who shares a passion for Acting and Modeling. He got into it in college, doing modeling for various college events and acting in theater plays for his church and other productions such as NVM STUDIO. He’s got a degree in Real Estate Investments and is the 2016-17 Mister Africa USA where He won the pageant with his platform designed to fight Political oppression and dictatorship in Africa, namely in his native Gabon shaken by violences following a hotly contested presidential polls.

The Miss Africa USA Organization will have the honor of hosting the Monarch, His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahile Selassie Haile Selassie with his beautiful wife Princess Saba Kebede as guests of honor at the 11th Annual Miss Africa USA Pageant. The Pageant which will be taking place at the historic Howard University in Washington DC is expected to attract hundreds of Africans and friends of Africa to witness the coronation of the next Queen and youth Ambassador of the diaspora. The Grandson of the Iconic Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie and Chairman of the Ethiopian Crown Council supports the empowerment of women and girls and it is such an honor to all the Finalists of Miss Africa USA and the African diaspora to receive his blessings on Saturday November 5th at Howard University, Cramton Auditorium.