Character
Integrity, discipline and the way a woman treats people when no one is watching matter as much as how she carries herself on stage.
ZOE Africa 2026
Beauty with purpose. Values that last.
Redefining Beauty, Restoring Values.
ZOE Pageant Africa is a Stay Focus Family platform for young African women who carry more than a crown. We look for character, intelligence, confidence and a cause worth standing for, and we give those women a stage, a voice and a network.
What ZOE stands for
More than a crown
"Zoe" means life. In keeping with the Stay Focus Family vision of the Full Life, the pageant celebrates women who live intentionally and lift others as they rise.
Purpose
Every contestant champions an advocacy, a real cause she is ready to work on during and after the pageant.
Service
ZOE queens serve. This year ZOE Africa 2026 partners with Stay Focus Family on Back to School 3.0, supporting pupils in Calabar.
The journey
How ZOE Africa 2026 runs
- 1. ApplicationsFill the online form and upload your photos.
- 2. ScreeningOur team reviews every application and contacts shortlisted applicants.
- 3. Public votingContestants go live on this site and supporters vote at ₦100 per vote.
- 4. Grand finaleThe contestants take the stage and ZOE Africa 2026 is crowned.
Applying
Before you apply
- Have your advocacy ready: the cause you will champion and why it matters to you.
- Prepare two recent, clear photos: a headshot and a full-length photo. No heavy filters.
- Use a phone number and email you check often. That is how we will reach you.
- Applicants under 18 must provide a parent or guardian's name and phone number.
Voting
Supporting a contestant
How much is a vote?
Each vote costs ₦100. You can buy as many votes as you like, for as many contestants as you like.
How do I pay?
Through Paystack, with your card, bank transfer or USSD. Your votes are added as soon as the payment is confirmed.
Can I see the votes?
Yes. Each contestant's count and the live standings update on the site while voting is open.
Are votes refundable?
No. Votes are final once confirmed. See the voting terms.