Student Ghyslaine Tchouaga, biological sciences, is currently serving as Miss Africa USA.
Tchouaga, who goes by “Gigi,” was crowned Miss Africa on November 13, 2011 in Silver Spring, Maryland. She is a Cameroonian native, born and raised in Yaoundé. She moved to the United States six years ago to pursue her education.
Tchouaga appeared on Afrotainment television’s “Point of View” to discuss why she chose to compete in a beauty pageant. “The reason I got involved with Miss Africa USA is because it has a beautiful purpose. You have a platform, and the focus is on what you can bring to the African continent,” she said.
She also appeared on the network’s “Samy Priso Show,” where she said that the humanitarian efforts she is participating in through the pageant are helping to prepare her to possibly attend a graduate program in public health.
Tchouaga plans to use her title as Miss Africa USA 2011-12 to raise awareness and funds to Fight Against Hunger in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somalia; promote the education of orphans in Cameroon; and provide medical equipment, supplies and medications to underserved communities in Cameroon.
She also plans to promote self-help, entrepreneurship and empowerment amongst Cameroonian youths by establishing an Afripolitan Club.
The Miss Africa USA Pageant is the biggest pageant that features African Queens in the United States of America. The pageant is a celebration of African beauty in North America through a showcase of culture, talent and leadership. The pageant is committed to building the self-esteem of young African women and empowering them as goodwill ambassadors to serve communities in need. The goal of the Miss Africa USA pageant is to groom a new generation of African women leaders to impact their communities in Africa, America and the rest of the world.
You can follow Tchouaga’s reign as queen through Miss Africa USA’s Facebook page.
