First Lady Chantal BIYA was guest of honour of the 17th edition of the Miss Cameroon beauty pageant organised at the Yaounde Multipurpose Sports Complex on 28 June 2024.
The UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Social Inclusion was privileged to crown Njikam Raïssa Noura (Miss North), winner of the highly-coveted title.
Miss Njikam Raïssa Noura out-shone over 25 beautiful contestants from the 10 regions of Cameroon.
The thrilling contest was a special occasion to promote and celebrate Cameroon's rich cultural heritage through a spectacular showcase of the country's diversity in music and fashion.
This year's theme was centred around combating violence against girls and women.