03/09/2026
UPDATES:🛰️🚨🇸🇱🌍MARIYAM LORBA KONNEH: representing Sierra Leone with pride at the miss world🌍 2026 in Vietnam.🇻🇳
When Mariyam Lorba Konneh, Miss Sierra Leone 2026, stepped onto the Miss World stage in Vietnam, she carried far more than a beautiful national costume — she carried the identity, culture, history and pride of Sierra Leone. 🇸🇱❤️
Her national costume is a powerful reminder that beauty is not only about appearance; it is also about heritage, identity and the story we tell to the world.
Through fashion and cultural representation, Mariyam is giving millions of people around the world a glimpse of the richness and creativity of Sierra Leone.
From Freetown to Pujehun, from our diverse communities to our vibrant traditions, our culture is something to be celebrated.
And seeing our national colours, cultural elements and Sierra Leonean spirit represented on such a prestigious international platform is truly a moment of pride. 👑🇸🇱
Mariyam’s journey in Vietnam is bigger than a crown. She is representing the dreams of young Sierra Leoneans, showcasing our culture and proving that Sierra Leonean women can stand confidently on the world’s biggest stages.
She has also been using her Miss World journey to champion her Beauty With a Purpose project, focusing on vulnerable young people, women and girls. (Sierraloaded)
🇸🇱 MARIYAM KONNEH, YOU ARE NOT JUST WEARING A COSTUME — YOU ARE WEARING OUR STORY.
Wear it with pride.
Walk with confidence.
Carry the flag high. 🇸🇱❤️
Sierra Leone is watching. Sierra Leone is proud. And Sierra Leone is standing with you! 👑🌍🇸🇱
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