After series of contests, Miss Faith Onyeozire Otitochi, recently emerged winner of the 2019 edition of the Nigerian Cultural Queen Pageant, beating 23 other contestants.
As part of the competition, the contestants thrilled guests with joint choreography performance, and individual traditional dances to represent their states in its attires.The contestants also walked down the aisle in creative African outfits and diner outfits made of African fabrics.
The event also featured live performances from various singers.
Speaking at the event, centered on celebrating Nigerian cultural diversity,
the Chief Executive Officer, Gold Point Productions, organisers of Pageant,
Ben Okafor, said the concept is geared towards rebuilding the Nigerian culture
According to him, Our Culture is our identity, culture is a way of life and it is going down. “This is a platform to catch, Promote and educate the youths and bring back our cultural value.
This is NOT a beauty pageant;
it is also a platform set up for girl child empowerment.
“Beyond the beauty, we are looking out for the Queen that will be a voice. who understand where she is coming from, knows her tradition, culture, their foods, dressing, greetings and language. We promote decency in our pageant and we don't promote indecent wear or Bikini, our focus on our cultural attire that edify our beauty.
“Our culture can build the economy, promote tourism and develop the Nation. Understanding each other’s culture would help to bring the unity and restore peace,” he said.
Queen Faith , who had so much passion about our Culture, said"I don’t want to have a reign without setting out a great legacy that would make our nation to the world proud, I want to see our local fabrics no one,
“I also have a project that with your support, an empowerment program to help bring our girl child to have a great stand an voice for tomorrow.More photos below.
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