The QMA International today
announced that the deadline for their cultural beauty contest, the QMA Nigeria
2017 pageant, has been extended to October 10th, 2017.
The pageant known as the “Queen Moremi Ajasoro (QMA) and named after the revered Queen Moremi of the ancient city Ile-Ife is being organised as part of efforts to promote the heritage of Moremi Ajasoro, who held sway as queen of Ife in the 12th century.
Upholding the legacy of the
respected queen, the pageant will help stimulate the awareness of the tourism
potentials of Ile-Ife, as well as re-awaken the legacy and create conscious
awareness of the impact of this traditional icon which was almost going into
extinct if not salvaged. The competition is opened to ladies between the ages
18 to 25 year old, they must be of Yoruba heritage or of half parentage and
must be able to communicate in Yoruba and English fluently as she would
subsequently be following the Ooni to all his travels. She will also get a new
car with N1.5 as well as a wardrobe allowance each month. Other contestants
will not be left out, as everyone would take home something. Full details and
free application can be found at www.qmainternational.com
Princess Ronke Ademiluyi, QMA
Ambassador and Founder of Africa Fashion Week London and Nigeria said, “We’ve
decided to extend our deadline after hearing requests from several participants
who want more time to apply for the upcoming beauty contest. We are happy
to be able to accommodate this request as we would like to give more
opportunities to making sure we crown the best cultural ambassador for our
Yoruba culture and heritage.”
She continues: “offline forms are
now also available at DaVida stores in Lagos for contestants who are unable to
apply online.”
The call for entries was announced
this past July with the Ooni of Ife seal of approval. Applicants have
until 9:00pm ET on October 10, 2017 to submit.
For more information on the QMA
International contest and for sponsorship opportunities, email ask@qmainternational.com
and visit: www.qmainternational.com
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