Miss Universe Ghana pays homage to Yaa Asantewaa in the Preliminary National Costume Competition

The 71st Miss Universe beauty pageant competition is currently underway in the United States of America.

According to a statement by the official Miss Ghana Universe Instagram page, the “Women of Wonder national costume worn by Engracia, is an elegant hybrid of royalty and courage

Made from a gold satin fabric, the bottom section of the ball gown displays images of women, both educated and uneducated, who were pivotal in attaining political liberty for Ghana, while the traditional stool headdress projects a queen’s readiness to lead through servitude.

The gown is designed to pay homage to the powerful female forces of our emancipation and to remind the world that women also led capably

It also drives a message to remember women as heroes.

With this costume, Engracia hopes to share the strong message that women are not just reproductive vessels; women are more.

Engracia’s first presentation on the Miss Universe stage has earned her cheers from her supporters in Ghana as they pray and hope she emerges winner in the final competition.

Source: ameyawdebrah.com