Miss eXcel Plus 2013 launched... Kwame Sefa Kayi confirmed as a judge

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