We put an emphasis on academics,family and community involvement – with elegance and grace. We have the most conservative system,putting the major emphasis on inner qualities and personality rather than the physical appearance of young African women.

The truth is there are way far too many young African women making wrong choices;way too many high school and/or college drop-out;a lot of them getting involve with drugs,alcohol,and other crimes;increasing spread of AIDS;and experiencing motherhood at early ages.

Miss Africa Minnesota Pageant’s goal is to award scholarships,prizes,and awards to recognize and assist in the development of young African women in Minnesota. We help young women become tomorrow’s leaders.

As we guide them through the steps of the competition,they gain poise,self confidence,and valuable communications skills. We hope that with this competition,many African women will see and adapt something else that they can participate to be “cool”,than getting involve in negative activities.