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Amie Dibba, the 20 year old Gambian who recently won the Miss Gambian USA Pageant competition took time to talk to UKG about her experience in winning the competition amongst other issues. What is your name and how old are you? My name is Amie Dibba,20-years old, and by the grace of God I will be 21 in September, 2006. How would you describe yourself in three words? Kind, Loving, and Friendly How would your friends describe you? Funny, Friendly and Sweet
Minneapolis, Minnesota How long have you been in the states? Since forever Who is your role model? My mother, she is the sweetest woman I have ever known and she loves unconditionally. What do you do for living? I am a full-time student; I work at the African Broadcasting Network-America as the Director of Music, host of the Show Melody Africa, and also do Master Control Operation. What are you studying? I am majoring in Marketing Communications and my minor is Mass Communications What makes you go up in the morning? God. I know that I have a job to do here on earth and I am determined to make a difference How does it feel to be the winner of Miss Gambia? It feels great!!! The little girls were soooo cute, they were calling “MISS GAMBIA, MISS GAMBIA!” That, I’ll never forget. Why do you think you won? Well, I think that the judges were able to see that I was really enjoying myself, that I had confidence and that I have a drive and a passion beyond just wanting the title of Miss Gambia USA. How does winning this competition going to benefit you? I hope that it opens up new doors for me, my community and for the all the Gambians living abroad. What else are you involved with in your social life? School, work and hanging out with friends and family and singing I LOVE TO SING!!! What kind of music do you sing? My focus is mostly in the genre of R&B. But I am able to adapt to other styles as well Do you just enjoy singing or is it something you would like to pursue as a career? I love singing and would like to pursue it as a career, but I feel that I need to have an educational background for myself and my future, something to fall back on How far have you gone into your singing? I started singing in school at the age of six. I have been in a group which opened up a show for National Recording Artists Jagged Edge. I now sing solo, but have been focusing mostly on school. What do you see yourself doing in five years time? I see myself working for myself at a company that I will help to establish. I see myself possibly being married and who knows from there. This is all through God’s willing of course. Any plans of moving back to the Gambia? OH YES!!! That is my home. I really dream of a Gambia, where we don’t have to leave to get adequate health care or greater financial status. Any tips or advice for others interested in modeling or beauty contests? of being myself and showing confidence. I would advise anyone that is interested in either modeling or beauty pageants to be sure that they know who they really are inside and out and are comfortable with themselves. Last but not least…… “I would like to thank all of my friends and family out there that Supported me, laughed with me, helped me pick outfits, helped me prepare, everyone. I am so excited! Thank you God, mom (Ndey Awa Faal Dibba), dad (Lamin “Lang” Dibba), and my big brother (Lamin boy). Special shots out to MINNESOTA, USA…hopefully everyone knows where Minnesota is now! Gambia, keep your head up….we are a wonderful and great country!!!” UKG would like to take this opportunity to thank Amie Dibba for taking part in this interview, we are wishing her all the best in her studies and career plans.
Interviewed by: Saul Frazer |
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