On Saturday, 6 September 2025, the Miss Africa USA Pageant celebrates its 20th anniversary with a “Night of Royalty” coronation ceremony at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts in Maryland. The event promises a colourful celebration of African cultural heritage and feminine strength.
This year’s coronation ceremony invites the public to witness the crowning of the 2025 queen and enjoy performances that reflect the pageant’s diverse diaspora. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and ticket options range from $40 general admission to $100 VIP. The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, located at 15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715, provides the perfect backdrop—a venue dedicated to enriching the Washington–Baltimore region with accessible arts programming.
Founded two decades ago, Miss Africa USA celebrates the beauty, intellect and resilience of women from across the continent and the diaspora. The pageant’s mission goes beyond glamour: it empowers contestants to become ambassadors for social causes, community development and cross‑cultural understanding. Earlier this year, the organisation crowned Porscha Lee Taylor as its first-ever Honorary Queen Ambassador. Her coronation, held in March 2025, also commemorated the pageant’s 20th anniversary and Women’s History Month. During the event, Lady Kate, the visionary founder of Miss Africa USA, emphasised that the ambassadorship would amplify voices across the African diaspora and inspire global leadership.
Taylor’s appointment and the upcoming coronation underscore the pageant’s growing influence. Since its inception, Miss Africa USA has provided a stage where contestants champion education, health, entrepreneurship and cultural heritage. The pageant has become a bridge between Africans on the continent and those in the diaspora, creating opportunities for collaboration and advocacy. As Taylor noted, her journey speaks to “the resilience of dreamers and change‑makers” and the importance of staying connected to one’s roots.
With its 2025 coronation, the Miss Africa USA Pageant continues to set the standard for diaspora pageantry. The Night of Royalty will feature a unique display of cultural traditions—from traditional attire and dance to modern fashion and spoken word—that reflects the richness of Africa’s 54 nations. Beyond entertainment, the event offers networking opportunities for business leaders, philanthropists and community advocates committed to empowering women and building stronger connections across the Atlantic.
For those unable to attend in person, the pageant encourages supporters to follow along online and engage with contestants on social media. Proceeds from ticket sales help fund scholarships and community initiatives led by the pageant’s participants. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit the Miss Africa USA website or contact the organisers via email or phone.
As the pageant celebrates 20 years of elevating African beauty and leadership, the 2025 coronation ceremony stands as a testament to its legacy. From its humble beginnings to becoming a premier cultural event, Miss Africa USA remains a beacon for young women pursuing dreams beyond the runway. Join the celebration on 6 September and witness a night where heritage, empowerment and royalty converge.
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