UPLIFTING AFRICAN MEN & WOMEN IN THE UK & IRELAND
Africa UK Pageants and Empowerment Programmes, we pride ourselves in commitment to diversity, uplifting and celebrating Africans based in the UK and Ireland.
Grand Finale and Crowning
Empowering Men & Women Across the UK/IE
Africa UK Pageants and Empowerment Programmes are designed to empower men & women to become the best version of themselves. They teach women to be influential voices of change and to embody their strength as powerful and influential individuals.
THE PROGRAMME:
- Gets you thinking and making time for yourself
- Takes you out of your comfort zone with support
- Allow you to use the platform to raise awareness of your own causes
- Social media and media coverage
- Prizes and endorsements
- Its part of a Kingdom
Each annual Programme involves workshops including:
- Confidence boosting & engaging tasks
- Contestant Wellness, Mentors & Coaches
- Networking opportunities
- Financial Acumen & Fundraising
- Charity & community engagement
- Opportunity to be role Models & Brand Ambassadors,
- Media & Social Media Exposure
- Advertising Values &Business Opportunities
2021
Miss Mrs Africa UK
2024-2021
2024
Miss Mrs Africa UK/IE
2022
Miss Mrs Africa UK
2023
Miss Mrs Africa UK/IE
OUR WINNERS
Yeukai Makona
2024 ZIMBWABWE
Heerani Woodun
2023 MAURITIUS
Leah Chikamba-
Mulando
2022 ZAMBIA
Aida Sane
2021 SENEGAL
Mr Miss Mrs Africa UK/IE
Mr & Miss Mrs Africa UK/IE is a programme for men & women with African ancestry who are based in the UK & Ireland. The whole aim is to showcase the different beauties that people are, this is in and outside beauty. Also, showcase the beauty of giving and caring, the beauty of gaining, regaining confidence, the empowerment, and the ripple effect all this can have into others and the society. At Africa UK we are positive that things are going to get better, and we believe that we need all the encouragement, positivity, moral boost more than even now. So, the search is for African men & women, based in the UK & Ireland (age 30+, married or unmarried) who are strong, relatable, driven motivated to do amazing things for others, self and their communities to be Mr, Miss or Mrs Africa UK/IE.
Our Requirements
- You must be 30 years and above
- You must be a UK resident with African background.
- There are no restrictions on educational background, height, weight, or tattoos
- No prior pageant or modelling experience is required.
Entries For 2025 will open in Oct/Nov 2024 and a registration page will be available on this website.
APPLY FOR 2025 MR, MISS MRS AFRICA UK/IE
2024 sponsors & PARTNERS
HIGHLIGHTS
TEAM
Yanela Ntlauzana
Yanela is the brainchild behind Africa UK Pageant & Empowerment Programmes and she is pushing boundaries by providing an empowerment platform for Africans, those with African roots/connections that are based in the UK. Being both South African and British allows her to explore topics of passion such as women empowerment, special educational needs, diversity, heritage and culture with binocular vision.
With previous event organising experience, the success of the recent events such as the annual African Autism Awareness Gala Dinner, her experience and growth as a Mrs South Africa 2019 semi-finalist, Yanela believes that this platform will grow, meet international standards, be one of the top beauty and empowerment programmes in the UK, beyond and expand in more ways than one.
Yanela gets great satisfaction and thrives at hosting diversity embracing, women recognising and empowering events, and appreciates the positive impact these have on both participants and attendees. Her work can be found online searches and social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram.
Britney Oulo aka Boss Queen
Britney Oulo aka BossQueen, acclaimed as Miss Youthful Glow and a distinguished finalist in the Miss/Mrs Africa UK Pageant 2023, is the driving force behind Oulitclothing. As CEO, Britney combines her passion for fashion with a dedication to celebrating individuality and cultural diversity to inspire confidence and empowerment through fashion.
Thandie Ndlovu
Thandie is a whiz when it comes to everything social – Thandie is a Managing Director for the social agency RUN WITH IT, a blogger, model with a great portfolio, and over 12,000 followers and works with all sorts of brands and creatives. Thandie has an angle on how to grow Africa UK Pageant &Empowerment Programmes, a creative director of all our quality photoshoots, fashion shows, lifestyle and showcase events. She works closely with the whole team and all services to ensure the platform activities meet the set quality standard.
Thandie has leadership skills taught at the BFI as a creative producer will be at hand with regards to customer service. She uses her skills and experience to creatively grow the brand across social media as well as assisting with new & innovative ideas.
Ashleigh Chingwaro
Miss Ashleigh Chingwaro, the reigning 2nd Princess of the prestigious Miss/Mrs Africa UK/IE pageant and empowerment programmes of 2023. Ashleigh Chingwaro goes beyond her success in the pageant circuit; she's deeply committed to empowerment programmes, advocating for important social issues and inspiring others. She is the founder of Sparkle of Hope, an Empowerment and Charity Foundation dedicated to making a difference. Sparkle of Hope empowers children from disadvantaged backgrounds (in the Uk and Africa), provides sanitary products whilst extending support to single parents. Her dedication to making a positive impact in her community makes her a role model for young women everywhere.
Fez Jadezweni
Fez is the founder and creative director of ROCKANI LTD, an events consulting and artist management agency that has delivered successful projects for various entertainment companies, independent artists, production houses, and night clubs in Manchester and beyond. With a Btech in Hospitality Management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology and more than nine years of experience in the hospitality and events industry, she has a keen eye for detail, innovation, and customer satisfaction. She has coordinated and managed events such as Prince Kaybee 2018 UK Tour, Afrobeats to the World Concert, and Miss Mrs Africa UK/IE, showcasing her versatility and passion for African culture and music.
Thema Bell
Not only is Thema Bell a contestant liaison, is a businesswoman from Manchester, also works full-time as a business
analyst and was a Miss Mrs Africa UK 2021 finalist. She is a highly motivated person who has a passion for personal development and growth which is why she entered the competition.
Thema's pageant journey began in 2020 and will continue into 2021 and
beyond with other beautiful, sophisticated women from all over the UK.
In addition, Thema shares and empowers women outside of the pageant. She is a believer in giving back and will be using this platform to show women,
especially Black women that we can achieve anything we put our minds
to. Africa UK Pageant & Empowerment Programmes is honoured to have Thema
as a contestant liaison because not only is she bringing in her
invaluable experience as a Miss/Mrs Africa UK finalist 21, and her heart for women empowerment but she is also bringing her business ethic,
principles and standards.
