AFRICA FASHION STYLE 2490X3508 DN-AFRICA – COVER – NUMBER 350 – JUNE 1 2025 MISS GUINEE 2025 – TIGUIDANKE BERETE
Date: June 1 2025
Location: Conakry, Guinée
Tiguidanke Berete – Miss Guinée 2025
- Tiguidanke is not just a beauty queen — she’s a changemaker with a strong voice for youth empowerment and education in Guinea.
- Her cover shoot blends traditional Guinean elegance with modern fashion flair, symbolizing the fusion of heritage and progress.
Her NGO Work
- Tiguidanke leads a non-profit initiative focused on education and girls’ empowerment in rural Guinea.
- The NGO provides:
- Scholarships for underprivileged girls
- Workshops on leadership, health, and entrepreneurship
- Community outreach to promote gender equality and access to education
Editorial Highlights
- The magazine issue dives into her journey from local advocate to international ambassador.
- It also showcases her role at Africa Fashion Week, where she spoke about sustainable development through fashion and education.
Her story is a powerful reminder that beauty with purpose can spark real change.
GUINEE PRESIDENCY: The patronage of Her Excellency Mrs. Lauriane Doumbouya, First Lady of Guinea
The patronage of Her Excellency Mrs. Lauriane Doumbouya, First Lady of Guinea, has brought a powerful wave of prestige and purpose to Miss Guinée 2023 – 2024.
What Her Patronage Means
- Mrs. Doumbouya’s support elevates the pageant beyond beauty—it becomes a national platform for empowerment.
- She champions the theme: “Investing in Women, Actors of Economic Transformation”, emphasizing the role of young women in shaping Guinea’s future.
- Her involvement includes:
- Hosting the finalists at the Presidential Palace in Conakry
- Reviewing COOMISGUI’s progress and planning the grand finale
- Personally engaging with candidates to inspire and mentor them
Her Broader Vision
- As a former member of the French National Gendarmerie, Mrs. Doumbouya brings discipline, dignity, and international perspective to her role.
- She’s committed to gender equality, education, and cultural pride, using Miss Guinée as a vehicle for social change.
Why It Matters
Her patronage transforms Miss Guinée into a symbol of national unity and progress, aligning beauty with leadership and purpose. It’s not just a crown—it’s a call to action.
COOMISGUI
The COOMISGUI—short for Comité d’Organisation Miss Guinée—is the official body behind the prestigious Miss Guinée beauty pageant, and it’s currently led by the dynamic and visionary Aminata Diallo.
Aminata Diallo – CEO of Miss Guinée & Cultural Architect
- Aminata is the President of COOMISGUI and also the founder of KPAAF-Guinée, a fashion and vocational academy.
- She’s credited with revitalizing the Miss Guinée pageant, bringing transparency, ethics, and cultural pride back to the forefront.
- Under her leadership, the pageant has become a platform for empowerment, not just glamour—offering winners scholarships, housing, and international exposure.
COOMISGUI’s Mission
- The committee aims to elevate Guinean beauty and culture on a global stage.
- It promotes:
- Ethical standards in pageantry
- Cultural branding of Guinea through fashion and charm
- Opportunities for young women to grow professionally and personally
International Expansion
- Aminata recently became the Country Director for Miss United Nations Pageants, securing Guinea’s participation in this global event.
- The first runner-up of Miss Guinée 2025, Youssouf Baldé, will represent Guinea at the United Nations Pageants in Florida this December.
Her Philosophy
Aminata believes in beauty with purpose—using pageantry as a tool for education, leadership, and national pride. Her work is reshaping how Guinea is seen, both at home and abroad.
BINTA MODELING AGENCY
The Binta Modeling Agency in Guinea is a standout force in West African fashion, founded by the accomplished model and entrepreneur Binta Diallo.
What the Agency Does
- Based in Conakry, the agency specializes in ready-to-wear fashion, model training, and event production.
- It plays a key role in organizing Guinée Fashion Fest, a major fashion week that showcases Guinean and African designers.
- Binta Modeling Agency also collaborates with Mina Fondation Guinea, led by Binta’s sister Aminata Diallo, to promote youth empowerment through fashion.
Impact & Vision
- Binta Diallo uses her platform to mentor young models, especially women, helping them break into the international fashion scene.
- She’s created a fashion training center in Guinea where over 20 women each year learn sewing and design skills.
- Her mission is to make Guinea the capital of African fashion, blending traditional African fabrics with modern global styles.
Binta’s journey from runway model to fashion mogul is seriously inspiring.
KPAAF
he Karen Pritzker Academy of Art & Fashion (KPAAF) in Guinea is a groundbreaking institution that’s reshaping the future of fashion and vocational training in West Africa.
What Is KPAAF?
- KPAAF is the first professional fashion and couture training center in Guinea, founded by Aminata Diallo, a visionary who left a successful life in the U.S. to serve her homeland.
- It’s located in Nongo – Natoma, Conakry, and operates under the Fondation Mina Guinea, with support from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Mission & Impact
- KPAAF’s mission is to empower vulnerable youth, especially young women, through vocational training in:
- Fashion design and sewing
- Hairdressing and aesthetics
- Hospitality, tourism, and catering
- It’s a beacon of hope for girls who’ve been denied education due to poverty, offering them a second chance at dignity and independence.
Notable Highlights
- KPAAF organizes major cultural events like Miss Guinée, helping elevate local talent to international platforms.
- The school has hosted high-profile guests, including the First Lady of Guinea, and collaborates with initiatives like Guinée Fashion Fest.
- Students like Hélène Mbamy, who left a finance career to pursue fashion at KPAAF, show how the academy inspires bold life changes.
Philosophy
- KPAAF isn’t just a school—it’s a movement. It promotes freedom, creativity, and social transformation through education.
- Aminata Diallo’s story is one of sacrifice and purpose: she returned to Guinea to build futures, one stitch at a time.
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