Ebobea Book Awards
Nishimwe Naomie
Country : Rwanda
NoteBook : More than a Crown
Print length : 192 pages
Publication date : 4 October 2025
WINNER 2026
Get to know Naomie!
Naomie Nishimwe is a Rwandan model, influencer, and mental health advocate, widely recognized after being crowned Miss Rwanda 2020. Passionate about youth empowerment and mental health awareness, she has used her platform to inspire positive change and encourage open conversations around mental well-being. Beyond her work in modeling and advocacy, Naomie is committed to storytelling that uplifts communities and celebrates resilience, making her a dynamic and impactful voice in Rwandan society.
Book Summary
When Naomie Nishimwe was crowned Miss Rwanda, the spotlight shone brightly. But behind the smile and perfect posture, Naomie was drowning. The weight of a nation's expectations pressed down on her shoulders while she wrestled with struggles no one could see: the voice that whispered she wasn't worthy, the panic attacks hidden behind bathroom doors, the loneliness that comes from being celebrated but never truly known. In More Than a Crown, Naomie shares the story few ever hear—the human journey beneath the title and the crushing reality of living up to an impossible image. With vulnerability that will make you laugh, cry, and feel less alone in your own struggles, she takes us inside the moments that nearly broke her and the hard-won lessons that put her back together. This is not a glossy success story. It is a celebration of strength, vulnerability, and the power of choosing yourself. Through her words, Naomie reminds us that true crowns are not placed on our heads, but carried in our hearts.