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25-year-old Ada Eme goes for Miss World title in India, makes top 40 finalists

Writer's picture: Victor NwokoVictor Nwoko


Twenty-five-year-old Ada Eme, who is representing Nigeria at the 71st Miss World pageant, hopes to return home with the coveted crown after making it to the top 40 finalists.


The grand finale of the pageant is set for this Saturday at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India.

Eme secured her place among the top 40 finalists out of 117 contestants following her outstanding speech during the head-to-head challenge of the competition, where she emerged as one of the top five contestants alongside representatives from Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lebanon, and England.


The head-to-head challenge is a crucial segment of the competition, focusing on various global challenges and demonstrating Miss World's commitment to promoting beauty with a purpose.


During this challenge, each contestant presents her project, which can range from environmental protection to healthcare initiatives, social justice efforts, and educational endeavors.





Ada Eme's project, titled "Health For All," focused on addressing a disease prevalent in tropical regions called 'Schistosomiasis.'


Her speech not only secured her place as a finalist but also earned her an award with a cash prize of $5,000 from the Chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organisation (MWO), Julia Morley.


According to the Abiriba, Abia State-born beauty queen, she was inspired to undertake the project after realizing that children who benefited from her scholarship program were unable to attend school again due to the disease.


Schistosomiasis is an acute and chronic parasitic disease caused by blood flukes prevalent in riverine areas. Eme's project facilitated immunization against the infection for children at the grassroots level, as well as treatment for infected children. She remains hopeful of clinching the coveted crown.


"I am hopeful to return with the crown. Every woman in this pageant shares the same goals as myself. It's been such a beautiful challenge. However, I will continue to put my best foot forward and hope for the best.





This year's Miss World began on February 18, featuring a three-week schedule of events held at various locations, including the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.


African countries competing for the prestigious crown include Nigeria, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote D'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Kenya.


Others in the competition are Liberia, Lesotho, Morocco, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Togo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.


Ada Eme departed for India last November, where she joined other contestants in preparation for the grand finale, scheduled for this Saturday, March 9, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India.

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