Miss Teen contestants visit Bisa Abrewa Museum as grand finale looms

Contestants of the maiden edition of the Miss Teen pageant have undertaken an educational and cultural tour to the Bisa Abrewa Museum in Nkontompo, Sekondi-Takoradi, as preparations intensify toward the grand finale slated for May 23, 2026. 

The visit, led by Madam Princess Antwi, Chief Executive Officer of Carilex Productions, organisers of the pageant, formed part of activities designed to broaden the contestants’ appreciation of Ghana’s history and cultural heritage while nurturing well-rounded young leaders. 

Madam Antwi said the tour was aimed at immersing the contestants in the rich historical narrative of the Western Region and Ghana at large, reinforcing the pageant’s focus on intellect, cultural awareness, and positive identity. 

Addressing the contestants during the visit, Madam Princess Antwi explained that the Miss Teen pageant was conceived as more than a beauty competition. 

“We want these young ladies to understand where we come from as a people. Exposure to institutions like the Bisa Abrewa Museum helps shape their worldview and instills pride in African history and values,” she said. 

She further revealed that the maiden edition of the Miss Teen pageant promises to be especially captivating, with new features introduced to enrich the experience for both participants and audiences, as excitement builds toward the finals later in May. 
The Bisa Abrewa Museum, founded by renowned Ghanaian filmmaker Kwaw Paintsil Ansah, is one of Africa’s leading private museums dedicated to the preservation and celebration of African history and Pan‑African heroes. Located in Nkontompo, Takoradi, the museum houses over 2,200 artifacts, including sculptures, paintings, and historical photographs. 

During the guided tour, the contestants were taken through exhibitions that chronicle the African story before, during, and after the slave trade era. They were introduced to sculptural and artistic representations crafted in wood, clay, and cement, depicting iconic figures from Africa and the diaspora. 

The museum showcases the lives and legacies of legendary personalities such as Nana Yaa Asantewaa, Harriet Tubman, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and Kofi Annan, alongside African American civil rights leaders and influential Caribbean figures. 

As the countdown to May 23, 2026, continues, the contestants are expected to participate in additional grooming sessions, social responsibility activities, and talent showcases ahead of the grand finale. 

Source: GNA