Africa is set to redefine the celebration of women’s leadership with the launch of Queen of Africa, the continent’s first reality television show dedicated to showcasing African women as leaders, changemakers and cultural ambassadors.
Conceived as a pan-African platform for visibility and impact, Queen of Africa will bring together 54 women—one representative from each African country—to compete for the historic title of Africa’s First Lady. The initiative is convened by Lady Gina Orizu, President of the Uto Umuokpu Anambra Association in the United States, and represents a departure from conventional beauty pageants to purpose-driven representation.
The show is organised by LFC International Production Limited in collaboration with Uto Umuokpu Anambra USA Women Association and Christian Ruart Fashion Group NYFW Experience.
At its core, Queen of Africa seeks to address long-standing gender disparities by shifting the focus from physical appearance to leadership capacity, vision, social impact and cultural influence.
Speaking at the official launch, Lady Orizu said the project was inspired by the need to empower African women who have been historically marginalised by cultural and societal barriers.
“Our goal is to empower women, especially those who need it most. This platform is about creating real opportunities for women to lead, inspire change and foster unity across the continent,” she said.
Open to women aged between 25 and 40, the competition will follow a transparent selection process combining national nominations with public participation from audiences within Africa and the diaspora. Contestants will be evaluated based on leadership qualities, merit and public votes, with the eventual winner holding the Queen of Africa title for a two-year reign.
The winner will receive a $50,000 cash prize, a branded vehicle from Innoson Motors, and international recognition as a continental ambassador for African women and leadership.
Executive Producer and Director of the show, King Jerry Nrialike, described Queen of Africa as a movement designed to transcend entertainment and drive social development.
“Queen of Africa is about breaking the glass ceiling and accelerating women’s development across Africa,” he said.
The reality show will be streamed across multiple digital and social media platforms, ensuring global reach and accessibility while allowing African women to tell their stories through lived experiences, culture and leadership journeys.
