Miss Grand International 2023: Grand Voice Award Top 5 announced


The Grand Voice Award (singing competition) semifinal round of the Miss Grand International 2023 pageant was held on Tuesday, October 17 at KOBI Onsen Resort Hue in Vietnam.

From the Top 18, only five contestants have been announced to move on to the final show round happening this Sunday, October 22 during the preliminary competition.

Meet the Top 5 finalists:

Germany - Marie Tavitha Kilonzo

Ghana - Kitava-Yvettlana Fosuwaa-Amankwaa

Japan - Yayoi Machida

Nigeria - Boma Dokubo

Singapore - Jiahui Jade Wu

Photos: Miss Grand International / Instagram

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