First Lady to crown Miss Lilongwe: ‘Beautify Malawi’

Genre : Society news
Principal country concerned : Column : Fashion
Release/publication date : 2015
Published on : 16/04/2015
Source : http://www.nyasatimes.com/2015/04/13/first-lady-to-crown-miss-lilongwe-beautify-malawi/ 13 April 2015

First Lady Gertrude Mutharika will crown the Miss Lilongwe winner at a beauty pageant which has been organised to take place on Saturday 24th April hold at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe.


The Student Media Group, a coalition of youths who are geared to up-hold the livelihood of young girls in the lime light of youth empowerment and unlocking opportunities for a girl child are organising the pageant.



The events manager Tamara Bongah said the beauty contest has attracted eight contestants.



Bongah said the Lilongwe queen would be the ambassador and initiator of many projects in liaison with other stakeholders as well as being the youth ambassador for the Go Green campaign.



The Miss Lilongwe will also work with First Lady's Beautify Malawi charity



Bongah said several artists including Dan-Lu, Gwamba, and the Great Angels Choir are expected to perform during event.



Tickets for the event are sold at Mk4, 500 single, Mk7, 500 double and Mk95, 000 for a corporate table, and are available at Crossroads Hotel, City Mall and GY Imports and Exports.

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