Queen Ijeoma Okafor is the reigning Face of Nigeria
World 'Miss Tourism'
Ijeoma
who was crowned winner on October 30 2016, at a glamorous ceremony held in
Lagos debunked insinuations from some quarters that beauty pageantry is full of
immorality, stemming from the Miss Anambra sex scandal that went viral online.
She disclosed to Vanguard Woman's Own by chat saying it was quite unfortunate
that it happened, but despite all odds, disciplined and decent ladies abound in
the industry.
According to her, "Beauty pageantry is
serious business. It takes a lot of hard work and discipline to get to the top
and should not be seen as an easy come, easy go thing. But it is quite
unfortunate that Miss Chidinma, winner, Anambra state 'Miss Face of Democracy'
pageant got herself involved in such a mess."
The Enugu State-born beauty queen won 'Miss
Tourism' in the just concluded season 3 of the 'Face of Nigeria World' beauty
pageant.
Ijeoma
is of the opinion that sometimes, either selfish interest from a sponsor or
overzealousness of a candidate plays out when a contestant lacks confidence to
prove her worth.
She said,"Some pageantry involves thorough investigation and background check of candidates before the contest, while some are free, fair with no scandal. The question of morality here is brought to the fore by genuine producers and that's why pageantry is more businesslike than fun. I do not subscribe to some schools of thought that say beauty pageants are full of sex scandals. Even religious organisations nowadays conduct pageants.
She said,"Some pageantry involves thorough investigation and background check of candidates before the contest, while some are free, fair with no scandal. The question of morality here is brought to the fore by genuine producers and that's why pageantry is more businesslike than fun. I do not subscribe to some schools of thought that say beauty pageants are full of sex scandals. Even religious organisations nowadays conduct pageants.
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