Ms Nana Yaa Nsarko, a finalist in the 2023 Miss Malaika Ghana pageant, has expressed optimism as she aims to win the ultimate brag.

This was revealed in a statement released by International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), Africa Office, Accra.

An IHRC Africa Goodwill Ambassador, and an aspiring human rights lawyer, Nana Yaa is one of 10 finalists in this year’s Miss Malaika contest.

Upon her anticipated victory, according to the IHRC statement, Nana Yaa aims “to embark on deepening awareness creation on HIV and promoting HIV self-testing as her project”.

The 2023 Miss Malaika finale comes off on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).

Read entire statement below:

Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko will be one of the 10 finalists who will be competing for the ultimate at the final of the Miss Malaika Ghana 2023 pageant, which comes off on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the Grand Arena situated at the Accra International Conference Centre.

Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko is one name which stands out from the lot, and who has maintained an admirable composure and shown remarkable progress and impeccable achievements throughout the show.

Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko who was recently appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Women Empowerment for Ghana by the New York Base International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), is noted to have won four of the six in-house tasks all the competitors were assigned frequently, including cultural, photoshoot, fun night, and fashion tasks, and will be looking forward to capping these extraordinary achievements with the grand prize of cash, a car and a crown.

Nana Yaa Nsarko who aims to be a human rights lawyer says she will live up to expectation when she emerges as the winner at the grand finale.

Musical showstoppers including, Mr Drew, Sefa, Olive the Boy, Loli X Lola, Maya Blu and Banzy Banero are billed to perform on Friday night when the show kicks off at 8pm.

Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko had her basic education at St Peter's Mission School before proceeding to Aburi Girls’ Senior High School where she became the President of the Ghana United Nations Student and Youth Association.

Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko graduated with a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and participated in various legal forums, showcasing her prowess in women empowerment, negotiations, clinic and mooting and youth advocacy in her school days.  

Yaa Nsarko espouses special appreciation for diverse perspectives and believes in constructive dialogues as a Youth Counsellor and a Digital content creator.  

Global Peace is an initiative of ACCORD based in Durban, South Africa, and has featured Nana Yaa Nsarko as a distinguished speaker at the Global Peace Summit on Youth, Peace and Security.

Global Peace in May 2019 initially launched its maiden Intergenerational Dialogue in Accra by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana.

Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko demonstrates incomparable talents, of which she hopes to combine her legal knowledge, communication skills, and high school experiences to excel in her career and positively impact the lives of her peers and her community.

Nana Yaa anticipates to win the crown and to embark on deepening awareness creation on HIV and promoting HIV self-testing as her project.

Nana Yaa has her hobbies as cooking, dancing and taking of pictures.

BY INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

AFRICA OFFICE – ACCRA