After the huge success that heralded the maiden edition of the beauty pageant, Face of Peace (FOPA), the organizers, Bluemoon Imaginations has announced the commencement of the 2013 edition with the opening for sales of form.

The grand finale of the maiden edition of the pageant took place at Oriental Hotel, Lagos last year with Uti Uwachukwu and Matse of Nigerian Info as host. Zimuzo Benson, a Psychology graduate from University of Nigeria, Nsukka emerged the winner; pocketing $10 000 and a car. Pictured above with the Inspector General of Police. Continue...

Chioma Precious, an undergraduate from Nnamidi Azikwe University emerged the first runner-up. She got $5000, trip to Ghana, and 42 inches plasma TV while Amuche Arjuh from Nnamdi Azikwe University emerged the second runner up. This year, the organizer is planning to host the show outside Lagos and have concluded plans to have contestants from UK and other African countries. There will be audition in UK and other African countries, selected contestants from these countries will join the contestants in Nigeria to slug it out for the crown comes November 16.

Prizes have also been varied. The winner will now win $15 000 as against $10 000. She will also get a movie contract, trip abroad and wardrobe overhaul.

First runner up will walk away with $5000, 42 inches Plasma TV, A movie contract, A year beauty routine and trip to Ghana. The second runner up will get, 27 inches Plasma TV, movie contract, a year beauty routine, and trip to Obudu cattle.

To participate, prospective contestant will have to pay the sum of N5000 into Access Bank account of Face of Peace, and go log on to www.faceofpeaceafrica.com to fill the registration form.