Who is Diana-Melissa Ngoumape?
Crowned Miss Africa USA on September 6th, 2025, she carries her reign with love, service, and purpose. Her vision is rooted in impact, unity, and legacy—transforming the crown into a tool for change. Diana-Melissa Ngoumape is a trilingual leader (English, French, Sango) currently learning Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin. She moved to the U.S. in 2013 and has lived across Cameroon and Ghana, experiences that shaped her global perspective and deep commitment to Africa’s future. With a background in Business Management and International Relations, she works as a supervisor at a retirement home, where she finds joy in serving others and connecting across generations. Her reign rests on three pillars: * *Ndora Foundation Impact* – building a center for young mothers in her village with a daycare, dignity, and education at its core. * *Ubuntu Africa Initiative* – uniting Africans in the diaspora and on the continent through education, culture, wellness, and empowerment. * *Monthly Legacy Activities* – from cultural showcases to women’s empowerment campaigns, ensuring the crown is always seen in action. Founder of *NDORA*, a platform that empowers girls, youth, and mothers, Diana-Melissa has already begun driving educational initiatives and advocating for dignity and opportunity in underserved communities. Her ultimate dream is to build a school that delivers long-term change across Africa. Having lived through two wars and rising from one of the poorest countries in the world, she embodies resilience and hope. For her, Miss Africa USA is more than a title—it is a call to unite Africans across borders and to prove that no one is too small to make a difference when their heart is big enough to serve.