COOMISGUI presents: Press Conference presents MISS GUINEA 2023 PRE-SELECTION GETS UNDERWAY
Date: March 11th 2023
Official Annoucement
Planned Period: March 10 to June 30, 2023
COOMISGUI – Selection Criteria for the Future Miss Guinea 2023
Press conference to announce the details of the Miss Guinea 2023 pageant
COOMISGUI officially launched its activities on March 11, 2023, unveiling at the same time the selection criteria for the future Miss Guinea 2023!
At a press conference held on this occasion, KPAAF, the new structure in charge of organizing the 2023 edition of the Miss Guinea pageant, met with journalists to present the details of this new edition that has been entrusted to it.
Madame Aminata Diallo, General Manager of KPAAF, announced that the main objective of the contest is to ‘promote physical and intellectual beauty, taking into account ethics, conformity and transparency’.
Miss GUINEE 2023
The Miss Guinée 2023 competition is organized by the Committee for the Organization of Miss Guinea (COOMISGUI ) and will be held in November 25 2023.
The competition will feature 24 candidates, including some from the Guinean diaspora.
The competition has already held pre-selections in different regions of Guinea
The new Organizing Committee of the Miss Guinee national beauty pageant (COOMISGUI), for which Madame Aminata Diallo have the heavy responsibility of serving as President, is committed to fulfilling all its commitments and becoming an institution that will showcase Guinean beauty through the « Branding Guinea » project.
That is why COOMISGUI strongly solicits the support of everyone to come together and celebrate Guinean beauty.
The selection criteria for this new edition
During the ceremony, Madame Diaka Camara, KPAAF‘s Communications Director, unveiled the selection criteria for this new edition, which include in particular:
Be of Guinean nationality.
Be registered as a woman.
Be between 17 and 26 years of age.
Not be married or have had children.
Be at least 1m70 tall.
Have a natural complexion, without depigmentation.
Have at least a high school diploma.
No piercings or tattoos, with the exception of normal earrings.
Not to have had plastic surgery, in order to give preference to natural-looking candidates.
These criteria will be taken into account when selecting candidates for this year’s Miss Guinea contest.
The official godmother of Miss Guinea, Mrs. Lauriane Doumbouya
The wife of the Head of State, Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya, did them the honor of being the official godmother of the MISS GUINEA 2023 edition,
The First Lady of the Republic of Guinea, Mrs. Lauriane Doumbouya, accepted with honor to be the official godmother of Miss Guinea.
A delegation from COOMISGUI, comprising the First Vice-President, Ms Kaba Lynn Touré, the Director of Ethics and Compliance, Ms Hann Moudatou Bah, and the Director of Communications and Public Relations, Ms Diaka Camara, was received at Palais M5 yesterday, July 28, 2023, to discuss this future collaboration.
Indeed, on July 28, 2023, a delegation from COOMISGUI, represented by the First Vice-President, Mrs. Kaba Lynn Touré, the Director of Ethics and Compliance, Mrs. Hann Moudatou Bah, and the Director of Communication and Public Relations, Mrs. Diaka Camara, was received at the M5 Palace by the First Lady to discuss the future collaboration for Miss Guinee 2023.
The chosen theme for this year, « Empowering Women to Combat Irregular Migration, » is at the heart of her concerns.
The first Lady, Lauriane Doumbouya has therefore decided to be present and support COOMISGUI in its objective to enhance the image of young Guinean women.
On behalf of COOMISGUI and the young girls and women of GUINEE;
The Theme « empowering women to combat irregular migration »
The theme chosen this year, « empowering women to combat irregular migration », is a central concern for the First Lady. She has therefore decided to be present and support COOMISGUI in its objective of enhancing the image of young Guinean women.
The Committee expresses its gratitude to First Lady Lauriane Doumbouya and to the girls and women of Guinea.
The planned period for Miss Guinée 2023
The planned period for carrying out all activities, including planning, organization, management and execution, is from March 10 to June 30, 2023, i.e. a total duration of 110 days.
The selection points are as follows: Kindia, Mamou, Labé, Kankan, Faranah, N’zérékoré and the special zone of Conakry.
Selection Miss Guinea Forestière N’ZEREKORE – The names of the three finalists from Guinée Forestière – District N’ZEREKORE
Miss: Miss Fermande Natuo MANIMOU
1st Runner-up: Miss Mariame TOURE
2nd Runner-up: Miss Hawa Junior GUILAVOGUI
Congratulations to all the candidates for their exceptional participation, and congratulations to the winning trio!
The names of the three finalists from Guinée Kankan
The next stage of the pre-selection will take place in the Kankan region, at the Maison des Jeunes, on May 27, 2023
Miss: Miss Bountouraby Cis Camara – Miss Kankan
2nd Runner-up: Miss Fatoumatoumata Simiano
The names of the three finalists – Miss Haute Guinée
2nd Runner-up: Miss FATOUMA SYMBIANO – Miss HAUE Guinée
The names of the three finalists from Boké – Miss Moyenne Guinée
2nd Runner-up: Miss Mariama DANKE – Miss Moyenne Guinée
The names of the three finalists from Boké – Miss Basse Guinée
2nd Runner-up:
The names of the three finalists from Guinée CONAKRY
Miss Guinea 2023, Saturday June 17, 2023, was the turn of Conakry’s special zone.
1st Runner-up: Saran Kourouma
2nd Runner-up: Fatima Koné,
MISS GUINEE 2023 – Aissatou DIOUMO – MISS ALBY BEAUTY 2023
Aïssatou Dioumo Diallo‘s unexpected inclusion has sparked reactions on social networks.
COOMISGUI said that the decision to include Aïssatou Dioumo Diallo as a candidate was based on her outstanding record as Miss Albi Beauty, which highlights the beauty of people living with albinism.
Late Announcement without participation make a polemic
The committee claims that her participation aims to promote Miss Guinea‘s values of inclusion and diversity.
However, some Internet users are questioning the coherence of this justification, pointing to inconsistencies in the preparations and the late announcement of her participation.
Presentation-of-the-members-of-the-Miss-Guinea-Organising-Committee
The Awards for the Winners
- Miss winner (1st prize), a personal car, a monthly fuel allowance of 100 liters, one year of luxury apartment rental coverage (5 million/month), coverage of utility expenses (electricity and water), monthly bonus of 3 million, coverage of a holiday pack worth 2,500 euros, an African outfit offered by KPAAF/month, and the guarantee to represent Guinea at Miss World 2023.
- 1st runner-up (2nd prize), one year of professional training coverage in a neighboring country (10,000 dollars), one year of luxury apartment rental coverage (3 million/month), coverage of utility expenses (electricity and water), monthly bonus of 2 million, coverage of a holiday pack worth 1,500 dollars, an African outfit offered by KPAAF/month, and a one-year treatment contract after the election.
- 2nd runner-up (3rd prize), one year of professional training coverage at a Guinean university (5,000 dollars), luxury apartment rental coverage (1,500 GNF/month), coverage of utility expenses (electricity and water), monthly bonus of 1,000,000 GNF, an African outfit offered by KPAAF/month, and a one-year treatment contract after the election.
COOMISGUI presents: Press Conference presents MISS GUINEA 2023 PRE-SELECTION GETS UNDERWAY
Miss Guinée 2023 Sponsors :
🔹 Lonagui – National Lottery of Guinea
🔹 Orange Guinée
🔹 Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts Guinea
This team is none other than KPAAF Guinea (Karen Pritzker Academy Of Art & Fashion).
They won the bidding process and now hold the monopoly over the national beauty pageant market in Guinea.
KPAAF has signed a two-year contract with the Ministry of Culture and is tasked with revitalizing the image of the biggest beauty competition in Guinea. Under the leadership of Aminata Diallo, the KPAAF team has formed COOMISGUI (Committee for the Organization of Miss Guinea).
This new edition promises to be very special and presents a challenge for COOMISGUI.
Aminata Diallo, CEO & Owner
Aminata Diallo, a Guinean fashion designer and founder of KPAAF, holds both Guinean and Guineo-American nationality.
Aminata is a woman of intelligence and compassion, well-versed in all matters related to the feminine sphere.
According to her, the Miss Guinée Nationale event can be organized in a different way. It is an excellent opportunity to showcase the charm and beauty of Guinean women and promote Guinea as a unique and authentic destination.
Guinea boasts unique locations, some of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the sub-region, abundant natural resources, a rich culture, traditions, and attractions that few other African countries can rival.
Ministry of Culture, Minister Alpha Soumah
Ministry of Culture, Minister Alpha Soumah
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts is a government ministry in Guinea, and its current minister is Alpha Soumah
Minister Alpha Soumah has officially signed an agreement with KPAAF-GUINEE for the organization of the Miss Guinea 2023-2024 contest.
The signing ceremony took place on December 12, 2022 in the meeting room of the department in charge of Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts.
🔹 Fonds de Développement des Arts et de la Culture – FODAC
FODAC stands for Fonds de Développement des Arts et de la Culture. It is a public institution in Guinea that promotes the financing of cultural and artistic activities that are conducive to growth and socio-professional integration.
The institution has recently validated its strategic plan for the next five years (2022-2026)
Team Production
Artistic Director: Elie Kuame
The talented fashion designer of Ivorian and Lebanese origin takes the reins as the Artistic Director for Miss Guinee 2023.
His mission? To work hand in hand with Guinean creators and artisans to create an unforgettable 100% Guinean spectacle for the Miss Guinea 2023 finale.
Elie Kuame is an exceptional artist whose journey combines creativity, elegance, and a deep passion for fashion.
Born in Belgium, he grew up in Côte d’Ivoire, where he was influenced by the grace and elegance of the outfits worn by the women in his family.
His career in fashion has taken him around the world, honing his craft and winning prestigious accolades such as the Hermès competition in Paris.
His creations, a subtle blend of noble materials, showcase his skill in merging silk, lace, leather, fur, mother-of-pearl, precious stones, and even unusual elements like bark. Elie Kuame is an artist who transcends borders, and his work reflects the richness of African culture. His style is deeply rooted in the African cultural mosaic, and he showcased his collection « Detailricime » in Johannesburg during the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in February 2013, confirming his commitment to propelling African fashion, art, and culture worldwide. In October 2022, the Elie Kuame house presented its successful « This is Couture » collection in Lagos, Nigeria. This collection is exhibited by Alara, the famous luxury concept store, at the Brooklyn Museum in New York.
With Elie Kuame on board, the Miss Guinea 2023 finale promises to be an extraordinary event where creativity and elegance come together to celebrate Guinean beauty and diversity.
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements on our Artistic Director’s creative journey towards the grand evening of Miss Guinea 2023.
Beauty partner:
In partnership with Mayana Cosmetics, Baj lux cosmetic, Zen Garden Spa & Beauty, KAADE Collection, House of mira, Wakili Company, 𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗠 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘, Pinc’O Magic Spa, Ary Cosmetics, Institut PAT’S and Guya forever,
Team Organization:
The Vocational Training Institute for Dressmaking and Fashion professions (Institut de formation professionnelle de couture et des métiers de la mode), based in Guinea, Conakry, is a school dedicated exclusively to young girls and women.
For the past three years, it has been committed to the training, empowerment and socio-professional integration of young fashion enthusiasts in Guinea.
Aminata Diallo, the institute’s founder, is on hand this evening to support her team. Her aim is to showcase Africa’s cultural riches through this school, and actively contribute to the fight for women’s emancipation and girls’ education in Guinea.
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