XL Productions and GTV, organisers of the Miss eXcel Plus Pageant (MXP 4) has launched this year's edition of the reality show.
The show which is in its 4th season was launched at the plush house donated by K.A. Estates in Accra to project and uphold the beauty and dignity of the full-figured African woman.
Miss eXcel seeks to inculcate the habit of a sustainable healthy living habit in plus size ladies. This is done through a structural weight management program placing emphasis on good nutrition, exercise and rest.
The sixteen (16) well-curved ladies contesting for this year's crown were unveiled at the launch.
They are Enam Sika Tetevi, 19 (Enam), Gifty Hammond, 28 (DD), Ibrahim Humu Hira, 24 (Kuuri), Janicepeal M. Botchway, 23 (Love), Nadia Teiko Amanor 20, (Nadia), Linda Adu Boahene, 26 (Lin), Abigail Apraku, 26 (Abi) and Mayfair Atswei Ashong 24 (Atswei),
The rest are Efya Konadu, 20 (Efya), Belinda Ahenfo (Bell), Dorinda Egyiriba Armstrong-Mensah, 28 (Egyiriba), Princess Stella Dzifa Avorwlanu 24, (Zion), Dolling Nana Dewi Bernice, 22 (Dolling), Godwina Naa Amerley Amaah, 20 (Naa), Agbenyame Rhoda Ohui Akpene, 21 (Rhoda), Precious Abena Mensah, 20 (PM).
Peace FM's 'Kokroko' Morning Show, Kwame Sefa Kayi, popularly known as 'Chairman' was confirmed as a judge for the 13-week show which will be aired on Ghana's Station of the Nation, GTV.
Other judges are News Anchor on GTV, Gifty Anti, Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Terry Ofosu Bright and Mawuli Zogbenu.
According to the organisers, this year's winner/queen will send a positive signal to those that believe that the plus is timid and cannot compete with her size in this contemporary world.
Miss eXcel 2013 is sponsored by LAV Famine Wash, YAAKSON Herbal Center, K.A Estates, Sure Testimony Estates, Blessed Furniture Supply, YAZZ, Juben House of Beauty, Golden Egg Hotel, VITS Instant Noodles, KoKo King, EDEN, MAD DOG Energy Drink, Everything Braid, ENGEN Petroleum, Black pool Multi Media/Diallo Photos. The rest are GROSSA Designs, TF Collections and ASBON Designs.
PROFILES OF THE 16 CONTESTANTS
Enam Sika Tetevi
Graduate of Ola SHS and Joyselyn Dumas is her role model
Aspiration: To be a journalist
Hobbies: Drumming and singing.
Designer: Netseba Garment South Odorkor
Gifty Hammond
Graduate of GIJ
Aspiration: To be a Journalist
Hobbies: Acting and singing
Designer: Justy Fashions Dzorwulu
Ibrahim Humu Hira
Student Of UDS
Hobbies: Acting
Aspiration: Business Woman.
Designer: Adabraka Ware House
Janicepeal M. Botchway
Graduate of Ho Poly
Aspiration: Fashion Designer
Hobbies: Singing
Designer: Uhuru Fashion Sukura
Nadia Teiko Amanor
Student of GIMPA
Aspiration: Information System Manager
Hobbies: DancingaAnd Singing
Role Model: Mother
Designer: Jufedi Fashion behind Cocoa Clinic, Kaneshi
Linda Adu Boahene
Student of Koforidua Poly
Aspiration: She Want To Be A Police Woman
Hobby: Dancing and Marching
Designer: TfF Collections, Bubuashie
Abigail Apraku
Completed Catholic University
Aspiration: Public Health Administrator
Hobbies: Dancing
Designer: Jogra Garment, Santa Maria
Mayfair Atswei Ashong
Student f Methodist
Aspiration: Business Entrepreneur
Role Model: Mother
Designer: Grossa Ventures Darkuman
Efya Konadu
Kumasi Academy
Role Model: Gifty Anti
Aspiration: She wants to be journalist
Hobby: Reading
Designer: Asbon Designs Patasi Kumasi
Belinda Ahenfo
Completed Enum SHS
Aspiration: She Want To Be A Lawyer
Hobbies: Listening To Music
Role Model: Tyra Banks
Designer: Charthiess School Of Fashions Kotobabi Down
Dorinda Egyiriba Armstrong-Mensah
Student Of Knutsford
Aspiration: She wants to be a TV host
Hobbies: Singing and swimming
Role Model: Gifty Anti
Designer: Pafric Designs Christian Village, Achimota
Princess Stella Dzifa Avorwlanu
Education: Student of Gebera Daizy College Of Journalism
Aspiration: Movie Director and Producer
Hobbies: Dancing and Swimming
Role Model: Roselyn Ngisah
Designer: Miss Jay Coutour, Kotobabi
Dolling Nana Dewi Bernice
Education: Student of Ipmc
Aspiration: Database Designer
Role Model: Paulina Oduro
Hobbies: Hanging Out With Friends And Family
Designer: Showers Fashion Home
Godwina Naa Amerley Amaah
Completed Nungua Senior High
Role Model: Nana Oye Lithur
Aspiration: To Be A Journalist
Hobbies: Dancing and Hanging Out With Friends
Designer: Narku’s Fashion Adenta Snit Flat
Agbenyame Rhoda Ohui Akpene
Student of Narh-Bita School of Nursing
Role Model: Eunice Ejeoma Oblogo
Hobby: Swimming and Cooking
Aspiration: Psychologist
Designer: Lyran Collection Bubuashie
Precious Abena Mensah
Completed Adonten SHS
Aspiration: To be a nurse
Hobbies: Dancing
Designer: Vidol Sleek Wear Haatso Taxi