Miss-Sénégal is a national Beauty pageant in Senegal. It is the national contest to choose the representative for the Miss Universe pageant.
History
Miss Senegal was founded in 1960 by the Ministry of Tourism, Senegal. The winner becomes national goodwill ambassador of her country. In January 2016, Miss Senegal rights belong to Amina Colle Badiane as the new president of Miss Senegal. She has evolved over many years in Europe (especially Italy and France) as a professional model. Subsequently, it was also host and presenter at major Italian television channels.[1]
Organizers
1974—Government of Tourism in Senegal
1985—Moise Ambroise Gomis Directorship
2016—Amina Badiane SE.CO.BA (Communication Service Badiane) Directorship
Formats
The first edition of Miss Senegal Nouvelle Vision has achieved its objective of reviving Senegal's cultural and tourist assets at both national and international level. It allowed the organization of 14 regional finals and the National Grand Final which closed the edition.
Franchise holders
As tradition the main winner usually competed at Miss Universe pageant. Began new foundation in 2016 the Miss Senegal purposed to return at Miss Universe pageant. It stills unknown that the country might comeback after so many years did not present at Miss Universe competition. In recent moment the President of Miss Senegal received a mandatory to send a winner to upcoming Miss World began in 2019.
In 2024, Miss Senegal made a triumphant return to the Miss Universe stage. Senegal last competed in Miss Universe in 1987, marking a significant gap before their re-entry this year.
Miss Universe in Senegal is the oldest international license since 1974. Former Miss-Sénégal winners went to Miss Universe. Began 2024 the new Miss-Sénégal organization took over the license and set Senegal back to the arena. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
Year
Province
Miss-Sénégal
Placement at Miss Universe
Special awards
Notes
Amina Badiane directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024
Miss-Sénégal Monde held first time in 2017 from different organization. Below is the new Miss-Sénégal Monde winners from Miss-Sénégal Organization (2019―present).
Year
Province
Miss-Sénégal Monde
Placement at Miss World
Special awards
Notes
Amina Badiane directorship — a franchise holder to Miss World from 2019
Miss World 2023 was rescheduled to 2024 due to the change of host and when entering India as the new host, there were several issues that caused the postponement until March 2024.