About Miss Grace 2026
Our story
The Spark: Miss Grace Africa was born from simple, radical questions:
What if we celebrated women for the power of their minds, not the measurement of their waists? What is we Allow them to be True to their Authentic African Self, and not have to conform to be seen?
In 2025, three Women African entrepreneurs—frustrated by pageants that prioritized optics over outcomes—imagined a different kind of competition. A Pageant Of Minds.
One where a woman carrying a business plan mattered more than one carrying a handbag. Where Impact, Heritage and Culture was vital to the pitch. Where “grace” meant the dignity of economic independence, not just elegance.
The Evolution: What began as a conversation has become a continental movement. Our first edition will be hosted in Zambia 2026, Miss Grace Africa: Pageant of Minds, is already recognized as the definitive platform for women who build.