An 18-year-old student of the Ottos Comprehensive School won the school’s well- produced and highly entertaining 2023 Teen Pageant held at the Dean William Group Lake Cultural Centre, on Saturday night.
Six young ladies took part in the pageant which had as its theme – Oh Mama Africa – this was evidenced in all aspects of the show, as each contestant represented one of the more than 50 countries, researched, on the African continent.
The research segment was judged, and the creative wear segment replaced the traditional evening wear segment. The show impressed with its opening prayer performed in song, a skit by three young men, and the announcement of the winners.
The choice of the masters of ceremony – Menace XL and Kariann Challenger, a teacher (not at OCS) – was an excellent one as they provided that critical link between the segments with a mixture of comedy, charm, and naturalness, to keep the audience engaged and entertained throughout.
The six contestants and the African countries they represented are; Ms. Ghana – Teshanya Francis; Ms. South Africa – Melina Abreu Reyes; Ms. Zambia – Trinity John; Ms. Kenya – Shi-Anna Payne; Ms. Egypt – Tajahna St. Jean and Ms. Nigeria – Lillian Panthier.
Judging was done in five categories: Interview, Personality and Aspiration, African Research, Performing Talent, and Creative Wear.
At the end of the competition, the following winners in each category were announced.
Interview: Lillian Panthier Personality and Aspiration: Shi-Anna Payne African Research: Tajahna St. Jean Performing Talent: Shi-Anna Payne Creative Wear: Teshanya Francis.
The top three finalists were; Teshanya Francis, Lillian Panthier, and Tajahna St. Jean.
The second runner-up prize went to Teshanya Francis, the first runner-up went to Lillian Panthier, and the winner was Tajahna St. Jean. “I am very excited that I won; I didn’t think that I would have won, but I did!” St. Jean told Point Express moments after fighting back tears during the crowning ceremony.
“I am very grateful, I want to thank Nigel James for putting all the time and effort he put in, to help me win this crown,” she continued.
Lillian Panthier, the first runner-up, overcame six surgeries to participate in the pageant. Victor Babu Samuel Jnr. praised as the driving force behind the successful event.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations. OCS THE BEST!
Congratulations to the girls!
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