Nkonkonsa Celebrity Gossip From Africa
Ghanaian-born Annette Addo-Yobo has been crowned Miss Texas 2024. The North Texas resident was crowned queen of the beauty pageant on Saturday night at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson, USA.
Annette Addo-Yobo has made history as the first immigrant-born and the first Ghanaian to win the title of Miss Texas.
She previously held the title of Miss Dallas in 2023 and also competed as Miss Southlake this year.
In a “Miss Southlake” account post she describes how she “lost out on many opportunities as a teenager and college student” due to her citizenship status. It wasn’t until 2022 that she received U.S. citizenship.
Taking to her Instagram page, she wrote;
“HELLO TEXAS!!!
My name is Annette Addo-Yobo, and I am humbled, honored, and grateful to serve as your 87th Miss Texas! I made history last night as the first immigrant-born and first Ghanaian Miss Texas, and I hope to continue making history with the Texas community and the Miss Texas class.
My platform, The SPARK Project, focuses on autism safety, awareness, and education. As a sibling to someone on the spectrum, I noticed the systemic inequities and lack of education and training very early. It is my mission to amplify the voices of the autistic community and ensure that legislators, decision makers, and community members see us and fight for us.
A huge shout out to @missspacecitytx, @misssoutheasttexastx, @missplano.tx, and @missburlesontx for your incredible accomplishments last night. Your years of service to our state and our diverse representation on stage highlight the essence of our state and the Miss Texas Organization and Miss America Opportunity.
Congratulations to our remaining Top 12 and the Miss Texas Class of 2024 for all that you accomplished at this competition and during your year of service. I can’t wait to serve each and every one of you this year. Our communities and this state are better because of each of you.
Texas…LET’S GET TO WORK!”
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