Nadia Owen
Former Miss Malaika contestant, Nadia Owen Marti Saladie, has reportedly died at the age of 27.
The sad announcement was shared on social media, noting that Nadia Owen, who competed in the 2022 edition of the popular beauty pageant, passed away under circumstances that have not been officially disclosed.
However, some reports suggest she may have died shortly after giving birth to her child, though this has not been independently confirmed.
Nadia Owen Marti Saladie was laid to rest on February 3, 2026, following a funeral service held at the Lashibi Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband and three children.
Tributes have since poured in from friends, pageant fans and industry watchers, mourning the untimely loss of a young woman.