Mirinda Miss Teen changed my life – Aheebwa Patience

Mirinda Miss Teen 2014 grand finale is on this Saturday at Kati Kati. 16 year old Aheebwa Patience will be handing over her crown to yet another teenage girl. 16 girls are vying for this crown.

She shared with us her how her life changed the minute she was announced winner  of the talent search last year.

Are you ready to hand over your crown this Saturday?

I’m more than ready. It’s been an exciting experience and I can’t wait to let someone out there have the same too. I will be there dressed to the nines ready to hand over my crown to the most deserving girl.

Do you have a favorite contestant in the 2014 search?

I wish I did. I haven’t met any of them so I don’t know who is most deserving. You know Miss Teen is not a beauty pageant. It is about smartness, boldness and fun. I can’t tell that by looking at their photos. I can’t wait to meet them on Saturday.

What are your fondest memories of this whole experience?

When I was announced winner of Miss Teen at my school. That was really huge. It was a big deal. I literally became a celebrity at school. My friends became celebrities too. Then when I later won the crown. I broke down in tears because it was too much for me. Now my face has been  all over town on billboards. Those are things we only see in dream. Mirinda Miss Teen has surely changed my life.

How has Mirinda Miss Teen changed your life?

The title, the fame and all these things that have happened to me have made me realise that it is possible to shine. I’ve met so many amazing people. I’ve become a celebrity amongst my peers and you know how good that feels. I’m much more confident. I’m smarter. I know that I can achieve anything my mind sets out to do.

What has it changed about what you want to be in future?

Just like I’ve said I’m more confident. I know that it is possible to succeed at anything.

So do we see a beauty queen in future? Miss Uganda?

Not really. I don’t want to be a beauty queen. I don’t think I believe in what Miss Uganda stands for. But I’m only 16 now. Who knows? Maybe their vision will change in the future.

Photo credit: Conrad Roy

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