Redefining slay queen concept - Perfectual's

In Ghana, the term “slay queen” describes women who charm men with their looks.

Some see it as a woman focused on being attractive and having fun.

Many women find this label offensive and degrading.

However, Perfectual Linnan Labik believes a slay queen can also be successful.

She is a communications professional, social entrepreneur, and gender advocate.

In an interview with The Mirror last Friday, Miss Labik shared her views.

She enjoys looking good and is often called a “slay queen.”

People are surprised when they see her as a conference organizer and industry leader.

After high school, she started the Northern Education Support Initiative from 2012 to 2017.

Many were shocked when they compared her appearance to her accomplishments.

Miss Labik said, “I love to dress well and look fabulous.”

She enjoys life while many see her as a slay queen in Ghana.

Initially, some looked down on her for her looks.

They thought she lacked ambition until they learned about her education and work.

She holds multiple degrees and promotes social projects with USAID.

“People judge based on appearance,” she said. “But an industrious woman can look good.”

A woman can be versatile in looks while excelling in her field.

“My life shows that women shouldn’t feel constrained,” Miss Labik stated.

Women must be assertive; you can achieve anything while looking great.

Reflecting on her journey, she noted how it helped her enter the corporate world.

In 2018, after earning her first master’s degree from UniMac, she sought an internship.

This was for a development project by the University of Rhode Island in the USA.

Despite lacking job experience, she secured the position.

During the interview, she discussed projects from the Northern Education Support Initiative.

She worked there from 2019 to 2021 after receiving the job offer.

Through this initiative, Miss Labik conducted seminars and mentorship programs in Northern Region schools.

“I was very young when GES entrusted students to my care,” she recalled.

She managed transportation and meals for them over five years before starting the internship.

Two months later, she became communications lead—beginning her career in communications.

Her supervisors noted that her contributions exceeded expectations.