Miss Somali or Miss Somalia Organization is a national beauty pageant in Somalia that selects the country's representatives to the Miss World.
History Miss Somali is a national pageant in Somalia, organized by the Miss Somali Organization in 2021. On July 29, 2021, the organization launched the inaugural 'Miss Africa Calabar Somalia' pageant, where 17-year-old Saadiya Mahamed was crowned the first winner. In 2022, the organization received official certification as 'Miss Somalia Ltd.' from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Miss World Somalia In 2021, Monica Akech, a young entrepreneur from Uganda, acquired the Miss World license for Somalia and sent the newly titled 'Miss World Somalia' to compete in Miss World 2022 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The first winner, Khadija Omar, placed in the Top 13. The second titleholder, Bahja Mohamoud, won the 2024 edition and achieved a Top 40 placement at Miss World 2024 in India.
Formats The Miss Somalia competition is traditionally holding state and region representation every year. At the end of the competition, the Top 3 will be presented; Second Runner-up, First Runner-up, then finally Miss Somalia winner.
Miss Banaadir Miss Galmudug Miss Hirshabelle Miss Jubaland Miss Khatumo Miss Puntland Miss Somaliland Miss South West (Koonfur Galbeed)
Titleholders YearMiss SomaliaState & Region 2021 Saadiya Mahamed Banaadir 2022 Iqra Ahmed Hassan Jubaland 2023 Aisha Iikow South West
Wins by state/region RegionTitlesYears South West 1 2023 Jubaland 2022 Banaadir 2021
Somali representatives at international pageants Miss Universe Somalia
Year State/Region Miss Universe Somalia Placement at Miss Universe Special Award(s) NotesUnder Miss Universe Organization — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 2024 Banaadir Khadija Omar Unplaced In 2024, Khadija was appointed by the Miss Universe Organization as Somalia's first-ever representative in the pageant’s history.
Miss World Somalia
Year State/Region Miss World Somalia Placement at Miss World Special Award(s) NotesMonica Akech directorship — a franchise holder to Miss World from 2022 2026 Mogadishu Foziya Garad Unplaced 2025 Banaadir Zainab Jama Top 40 2024 Hirshabelle Bahja Mohamoud Top 40 colspan=6 colspan=6 2021 Banaadir Khadija Omar Top 13
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