In a generation full of bold dreams and fearless creativity, Angel Tyra Akwede stands out as a young Ugandan queen using beauty, fashion, and purpose to inspire her peers. Now contesting for the coveted Miss Uganda High School title, Angel Tyra is more than a contestant she is a movement of youth empowerment in motion.

Already a recognized beauty titleholder, Angel Tyra proudly wears the crown of Miss Teen Pearl of Africa Eastern Region, a title that marked the beginning of her journey as a voice for young people. Her involvement in youth-focused pageants has never been about glamour alone, it has been about impact, confidence, and giving young people space to express themselves.

Driven by a passion for creativity, Angel Tyra channels her vision through the Angel Tyra Foundation, an initiative dedicated to empowering youth through fashion, creativity, and self-expression. She believes fashion is more than style it is identity, confidence, and a powerful tool for storytelling among young people.

Her commitment to culture and youth leadership was further demonstrated when she launched the Miss Culture Pageant in collaboration with Viva College School, a platform created to celebrate heritage, diversity, and pride among students. Through this initiative, Angel Tyra has shown that young leaders can preserve culture while shaping a progressive future.

She is currently a proud advocate for Mental Health of youth in Uganda. “My mission is to inspire hope, break the stigma against mental health of youth, encourage open conversations and ensure no young person ever feels alone during their mental health journey, “says Tyra.

Angel Tyra remains highly active in youth empowerment initiatives, inspiring students to believe in themselves, embrace creativity, and lead with purpose. Her journey reflects the true spirit of youth pageantry growth, service, and responsibility.

Now, as she competes in the Miss Uganda High School Pageant, Angel Tyra is carrying with her a strong message of empowerment. The pageant, one of the most prestigious platforms for young women in Uganda, celebrates beauty, intelligence, talent, and cultural richness, while encouraging participants to become role models and advocates for social causes. It is a stage perfectly aligned with Angel Tyra’s vision and values.

As voting continues, Angel Tyra is calling upon students, parents, educators, and all supporters of youth empowerment to stand with her.

Let your vote support a young leader who believes in empowering others.
👉 Vote for Angel Tyra Akwede here,
https://africavotes.com/n/angel.tyra.akwede

You can also follow and support her journey on social media:

TikTok: @ange_ltyra

Instagram: @ange_ltyra

By voting for Angel Tyra Akwede, you are not just supporting a contestant you are uplifting a young woman dedicated to shaping confident, creative, and empowered Ugandan youth.

This is the advocacy she is working on for Miss Uganda High School: Angel Tyra is my name, a seventeen year old student at Viva College School and I stand before you all as a proud advocate for Mental Health of youth in Uganda. Did you know that one in seven young people globally, aged 10 to 19 years suffer from depression hence taking their own lives? The same struggle happens to Ugandan youth today, recently, I lost a friend to depression. When she took her life, it was such a shocking moment for all her loved ones and me, it spiraled me down to depression too. But over time I realized that I had to stand up and battle depression, rather thinking of taking my own life. I wish I could use the knowledge that I have to today to remind her that she was never alone. I therefore stand before you all, using my voice to remind young people in Uganda that their feelings matter, their struggles are real and seeking help is a sign of strength, My mission is to inspire hope, break the stigma against mental health of youth, encourage open conversations and ensure no young person ever feels alone during their mental health journey.