Favour Abiba Turay, a 22-year-old model, beaut queen, and nursing student at Ernest Bai Koroma University, has emerged as one of the finalists for the Miss EcoFest 2024 contest. The young Sierra Leonean is set to compete against 11 other inspiring contestants for a chance to win a grand prize that includes a fully paid return trip to Dubai and a cash reward of 50,000 Leones. The first runner-up and second runner-up will receive 25,000 and 10,000 Leones, respectively.
The Miss EcoFest contest, a new initiative introduced by the CEO of EcoFest, is set to take place on the festival’s opening night, December 20. The following day, December 21, will feature a DJs and Hypemen competition as part of EcoFest’s diverse lineup. With exciting prizes and a commitment to culture, creativity, and empowerment, the Miss EcoFest contest seeks to highlight Sierra Leonean talent and elevate young women who are passionate about making a positive impact.
Favour, born on April 27, 2003, has built a promising career in modeling and pageantry. She currently holds the title of Miss EBK 2023 and was the first runner-up for Miss Peninsular 2022. Alongside her academic journey in nursing, she has been actively involved with youth initiatives such as the Children’s Forum Network and Africa Working Children and Youth, showcasing her dedication to advocacy and leadership.
As a contestant for Miss EcoFest, Favour joins a distinguished lineup of finalists, including Janet Mumgbah Zizer, Martina Hawa Sulaiman, Theophilia Williams, Theodora Victoria Thompson, Sasah Saran Koroma, Hawa K. Kamara, Aminata Suma, Rosseta Sylvia Dumbuya, Adama Kargbo, Magdalene Kpaka, and Alimatu Sylvia Conteh. Each of these young women impressed the judges during the auditions with their charisma, intelligence, and passion for making a difference.
With just weeks until the pageant night, excitement is building as fans wonder who will take home the Miss EcoFest crown. The competition promises to be fierce, and the anticipation is palpable. As we draw closer to the December festivities, the spotlight is firmly on these inspiring young women who exemplify the spirit of EcoFest: celebrating culture, empowerment, and creativity.
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