The 2018 Miss Malaika pageantry was brought to a close on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the National Theatre in Accra.

In what was a keenly contested competition, Mariam Owusu-Poku emerged as the enviable winner in this year’s contest.

Mariam, who is a Business Administration (BA) student at the University of Ghana, beat off stiff competition from nine other contestants to emerge the winner.

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Mariam Owusu-Poku

The 2018 Miss Malaika final had Joselyn Dumas, Jackie Appiah and Naa Ashorkor as judges with James Gardiner and Lexis Bill completing the panel.

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All 10 finalists off their best it was Mariam who shined brightest at the end of it all as she was crowned the new queen of the pageantry.

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Evelyn emerged as the 1st runner-up with Rosetta taking the 2nd Runner-up position.

Musicians, Mzvee, Kuami Eugene, Kidi and Wendy Shay graced the occasion with their performances.