Miss Somalia
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Miss Somalia Organization | |
| Formation | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Hanikurlibah (Hani Abdi Gas) |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Mogadishu |
| Location | |
| Membership | |
Official language | |
| Website | misssomali.org |
Miss Somali or Miss Somalia Organization is a national beauty pageant in Somalia that selects the country's representatives to the Miss World.
Miss World Somalia
Miss Somali is a national pageant in Somalia, organized by the Miss Somali Organization in 2021. On July 29, 2021, the organization launched the inaugural 'Miss Africa Calabar Somalia' pageant, where 17-year-old Saadiya Mahamed was crowned the first winner. In 2022, the organization received official certification as 'Miss Somalia Ltd.' from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
In 2021, Monica Akech, a young entrepreneur from Uganda, acquired the Miss World license for Somalia and sent the newly titled 'Miss World Somalia' to compete in Miss World 2022 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The first winner, Khadija Omar, placed in the Top 13. The second titleholder, Bahja Mohamoud, won the 2024 edition and achieved a Top 40 placement at Miss World 2024 in India.
Formats
The Miss Somalia competition is traditionally holding state and region representation every year. At the end of the competition, the Top 3 will be presented; Second Runner-up, First Runner-up, then finally Miss Somalia winner.
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Titleholders
| Year | Miss Somalia | State & Region |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Saadiya Mahamed | Banaadir |
| 2022 | Iqra Ahmed Hassan | Jubaland |
| 2023 | Aisha Osman Iikow | South West |
Wins by state/region
| Region | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| South West | 1 | 2023 |
| Jubaland | 2022 | |
| Banaadir | 2021 | |
