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'''Mamé Adjei''' is a [[Ghanaian Americans|Ghanaian-American]] woman who is best known for winning [[Miss Maryland USA]] in 2015, and then going on to participate in [[Miss USA 2015]], where she ranked as the fourth [[runner-up]]. Adjei also participated in [[America's Next Top Model (cycle 22)|cycle 22]] of [[America's Next Top Model]], and ultimately placed second to winner [[Nyle DiMarco]].
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'''Mamé Adjei''' (born 1991/1992) is an American model and beauty pageant titleholder. She won [[Miss Maryland USA]] in 2015, and went on to participate in [[Miss USA 2015]], where she placed as the 4th runner-up. Adjei also participated in [[America's Next Top Model (cycle 22)|cycle 22]] of [[America's Next Top Model]], and ultimately placed second to winner [[Nyle DiMarco]].


==Background==
==Background==
Adjei was born in the [[Africa]]n nation of [[Ghana]] to [[diplomat]] parents. At the age of nine, she relocated to the [[United States]] with her aunt and uncle.<ref name="Zap2it">{{cite news|title=Reminder: ‘Top Model’s’ Mame Adjei is Miss USA 2015’s fourth runner-up|url=http://zap2it.com/2015/08/mame-adjei-americas-next-top-model-miss-maryland-miss-usa-2015/}}</ref> She settled in [[Silver Spring, Maryland]], and went on to attend [[Virginia Commonwealth University]]. She earned [[bachelor of arts]] degrees in [[political science]] and [[Africana studies]] in May 2014,<ref name="VCU">{{cite news|title=VCU grad crowned Miss Maryland USA|url=http://www.news.vcu.edu/article/VCU_grad_crowned_Miss_Maryland_USA}}</ref> and minored in [[business administration]].<ref name="Pageant News">{{cite news|title=Mame Adjei is Miss Maryland USA 2015|url=http://pageantsnews.com/mame-adjei-miss-maryland-usa-2015/}}</ref> Adjei aspires to work in [[international humanitarian law]].<ref name="Miss Maryland">{{cite news|title=Mame Adjei|url=http://www.missuniverse.com/missusa/members/profile/662158}}</ref>
Adjei was born in [[Switzerland]] to diplomat parents from [[Ghana]]. At the age of nine, she relocated to the [[United States]] with her aunt and uncle.<ref name="Zap2it">{{cite news|title=Reminder: ‘Top Model’s’ Mame Adjei is Miss USA 2015’s fourth runner-up|url=http://zap2it.com/2015/08/mame-adjei-americas-next-top-model-miss-maryland-miss-usa-2015/}}</ref> She settled in [[Silver Spring, Maryland]], and went on to attend [[Virginia Commonwealth University]]. She earned [[bachelor of arts]] degrees in [[political science]] and [[Africana studies]] in May 2014,<ref name="VCU">{{cite news|title=VCU grad crowned Miss Maryland USA|url=http://www.news.vcu.edu/article/VCU_grad_crowned_Miss_Maryland_USA}}</ref> and minored in [[business administration]].<ref name="Pageant News">{{cite news|title=Mame Adjei is Miss Maryland USA 2015|url=http://pageantsnews.com/mame-adjei-miss-maryland-usa-2015/}}</ref> Adjei aspires to work in [[international humanitarian law]].<ref name="Miss Maryland">{{cite news|title=Mame Adjei|url=http://www.missuniverse.com/missusa/members/profile/662158}}</ref>


==Pageants==
==Pageantry==
In 2014, Adjei won the title of [[Miss Maryland USA]] 2015. She used the [[crowdfunding]] platform [[GoFundMe]] to fundraise money for pageant costs.<ref name="GoFundMe">{{cite news|title=Mame Adjei Miss Maryland USA 2015|url=https://www.gofundme.com/MameAdjei}}</ref> Before entering the competition, Adjei had never competed in a pageant.<ref name="VCU"/> After winning the title, Adjei went on to compete at [[Miss USA 2015]] in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana]]. She was acknowledged as "acing the swimsuit and evening gown competitions."<ref name="Miss USA">{{cite news|title=Miss USA Runner-Up Mame Adjei Is Now Ready For ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Cycle 22|url=http://www.franchiseherald.com/articles/34087/20150803/americas-next-top-model-cycle-22.htm}}</ref> During the question portion of the competition, Adjei stated that she believed the reopening of the [[Embassy of Cuba in Washington, D.C.]] would be a positive change for both countries, and that she would like to see [[Oprah Winfrey]] on the [[United States ten-dollar bill]]. Adjei ultimately placed as the fourth runner-up, and the winner was [[Olivia Jordan]] from [[Oklahoma]].<ref name="Zap2it"/>
In 2014, Adjei won the title of [[Miss Maryland USA]] 2015. She used the [[crowdfunding]] platform [[GoFundMe]] to fundraise money for pageant costs.<ref name="GoFundMe">{{cite news|title=Mame Adjei Miss Maryland USA 2015|url=https://www.gofundme.com/MameAdjei}}</ref> Before entering the competition, Adjei had never competed in a pageant.<ref name="VCU"/> After winning the title, Adjei went on to compete at [[Miss USA 2015]] in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana]]. She was acknowledged as "acing the swimsuit and evening gown competitions."<ref name="Miss USA">{{cite news|title=Miss USA Runner-Up Mame Adjei Is Now Ready For ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Cycle 22|url=http://www.franchiseherald.com/articles/34087/20150803/americas-next-top-model-cycle-22.htm}}</ref> During the question portion of the competition, Adjei stated that she believed the reopening of the [[Embassy of Cuba in Washington, D.C.]] would be a positive change for both countries, and that she would like to see [[Oprah Winfrey]] on the [[United States ten-dollar bill]]. Adjei ultimately placed as the fourth runner-up, and the winner was [[Olivia Jordan]] from [[Oklahoma]].<ref name="Zap2it"/>


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Revision as of 03:32, 30 January 2016

Mamé Adjei
Born1991 or 1992 (age 32–33)
Switzerland
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Maryland USA 2015
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBlack
Major
competition(s)		Miss Maryland USA 2015
(Winner)
Miss USA 2015
(4th runner-up)

Mamé Adjei (born 1991/1992) is an American model and beauty pageant titleholder. She won Miss Maryland USA in 2015, and went on to participate in Miss USA 2015, where she placed as the 4th runner-up. Adjei also participated in cycle 22 of America's Next Top Model, and ultimately placed second to winner Nyle DiMarco.

Background

Adjei was born in Switzerland to diplomat parents from Ghana. At the age of nine, she relocated to the United States with her aunt and uncle.[1] She settled in Silver Spring, Maryland, and went on to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. She earned bachelor of arts degrees in political science and Africana studies in May 2014,[2] and minored in business administration.[3] Adjei aspires to work in international humanitarian law.[4]

Pageantry

In 2014, Adjei won the title of Miss Maryland USA 2015. She used the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe to fundraise money for pageant costs.[5] Before entering the competition, Adjei had never competed in a pageant.[2] After winning the title, Adjei went on to compete at Miss USA 2015 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was acknowledged as "acing the swimsuit and evening gown competitions."[6] During the question portion of the competition, Adjei stated that she believed the reopening of the Embassy of Cuba in Washington, D.C. would be a positive change for both countries, and that she would like to see Oprah Winfrey on the United States ten-dollar bill. Adjei ultimately placed as the fourth runner-up, and the winner was Olivia Jordan from Oklahoma.[1]

Modeling

Adjei's modeling career began at age 16.[2] She modeled professionally in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and New York City.[4] On her Instagram page, Adjei describes herself as more of an avant-garde and editorial model.[6] While acting as Miss Maryland USA, Adjei was chosen to be a contestant on America's Next Top Model cycle 22, which was filmed before Miss USA 2015. During her time on the show, she highlighted her strained relationship with her parents, but only casually mentions her status as Miss Maryland.[1] Adjei won five challenges in total throughout the competition, including a posing challenge with the Property Brothers, a Zappos Couture salon-style runway challenge, and a Vine challenge to serve as a public service announcement for STEM. She also received two first callouts, was never in the bottom two and in the semi-finals, she was chosen as the last remaining female contestant over competitor Lacey Rogers. However, cycle 22 was won by Nyle DiMarco, the show's first deaf contestant, and Adjei was the first runner-up.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Reminder: 'Top Model's' Mame Adjei is Miss USA 2015's fourth runner-up".
  2. ^ a b c "VCU grad crowned Miss Maryland USA".
  3. ^ "Mame Adjei is Miss Maryland USA 2015".
  4. ^ a b "Mame Adjei".
  5. ^ "Mame Adjei Miss Maryland USA 2015".
  6. ^ a b "Miss USA Runner-Up Mame Adjei Is Now Ready For 'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 22".
  7. ^ "'ANTM' series finale: Who won the final prize?".
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