Chelsea Tayui
MALZ Promotions and the Miss Universe-Ghana Organisation, organisers of the Miss Universe-Ghana pageant, on Saturday night held a glitzy television (virtual) show to officially introduce the Miss Universe-Ghana 2020 queen, Chelsea Tayui.
In view of the devastating coronavirus pandemic, the 25-year-old dainty queen was appointed instead of being selected and crowned at a regular ‘open mass scouting’ session as has been the procedure over the years.
The National Director of Miss Universe-Ghana, Mrs. Menaye Donkor Muntari, explained that “these unprecedented times called for us to make drastic changes in our organisation.”
“With a unanimous decision between MALZ Promotions and Miss Universe International, we decided to privately appoint a representative this year,” she emphasised.
Mrs. Muntari said it has been three years since MALZ Promotions took over the Miss Universe-Ghana franchise and on Saturday, Ghana celebrated the third crowning under her directorship.
She said last year, the Miss Universe-Ghana Organisation decided to suspend production for a year to allow it time to restructure and make significant adjustments necessary to enhance the pageant.
She described the newly crowned queen as a young lady who is not only beautiful but one with a heart of gold, pointing out that in the next year, “she will be our ambassador to the world, promoting Ghana”.
The queen, together with the Miss Universe-Ghana Organisation, has raised funds to purchase a van to support an autism foundation in the country. She will also receive a brand new car for her personal use and other attractive prizes.
The new queen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from DePaul University in Chicago, USA.
After receiving the mantle as Miss Universe-Ghana 2020, 25-year-old Chelsea Tayui thanked the Miss Universe-Ghana Organisation/MALZ Promotions for the honour and opportunity to serve mankind, and pledged her commitment to the task of helping to bring relief to the disadvantaged in society.
“I am a highly driven individual with a commitment to excellence. I am informed by my faith in God and my commitment to family, and I am prepared to keep on serving,” she said.