What Contestant experience
Leadership & personal development
Cultural expression and story telling
Platform advocacy and community impact
Runaway confidence and presence
Interview and communication mastery
THE AREWA PAGEANT
Where Courage, Culture and Purpose Crown the African Woman
A transformational pageant celebrating women of African descent who lead with integrity, embrace their heritage, and walk boldly in purpose.
More Than a Crown. A Movement.
The Arewa Pageant was created to redefine pageantry for women of African descent.
Here, beauty is not measured by appearance alone, it is revealed through character, cultural pride, and purpose-driven leadership.
This platform exists to honor women who are called to rise, speak, and lead, not just on stage, but in their communities and beyond.
This platform exists to honor women who are called to rise, speak, and lead, not just on stage, but in their communities and beyond.
OUR FOUNDATION
Courage
The confidence to stand boldly in truth, identity, and leadership.
Culture
A deep appreciation for African heritage, traditions, and storytelling.
Purpose
Using influence and voice to serve, uplift, and create lasting impact.
SCRIPTURE ANCHOR
“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” — Esther 4:14
For Such a Time is the heart of The Arewa Pageant, a reminder that every woman here is chosen, called, and positioned with intention.
The confidence to stand boldly in truth, identity, and leadership.
Culture
A deep appreciation for African heritage, traditions, and storytelling.
Purpose
Using influence and voice to serve, uplift, and create lasting impact.
SCRIPTURE ANCHOR
“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” — Esther 4:14
For Such a Time is the heart of The Arewa Pageant, a reminder that every woman here is chosen, called, and positioned with intention.
PAGEANT CATEGORIES
Princess Arewa
Women ages 10-16
Building confidence, leadership foundations, and cultural pride.
Miss. Arewa
Women ages 18-27
Celebrating emerging leaders, visionaries, and voices of the next generation
Ms. Arewa
Women ages 28 and above
Honoring who lead with wisdom, resilience, and lived purpose, including mothers, professionals, and community leaders
Each category is envalued with fairness, transparency and intergrity
About The Founder
Founded by Abby Kusimo, The Arewa Pageant is rooted in lived experience, advocacy, and vision. As a pageant coach, serial entrepreneur, autism advocate, and mother, Abby created this platform to offer women a fair, authentic, and empowering pageant experience, one grounded in purpose rather than politics.
partnership & impact
The Arewa Pageant partners with brands, organizations, and community leaders who share a commitment to empowering women and honoring culture.
opportunities include
Sponsorship partnerships
Community collaborations
Brand visibility & outreach
Event participation
UPCOMING EVENT
Fitness & Swag
Empower your body. Elevate your style.
This is where strength meets confidence, designed for queens in motion and culture-driven trailblazers. From dynamic workouts to wardrobe swagger, step into a lifestyle that champions wellness, poise, and unapologetic self-expression.