CROWN WITH A PURPOSE

Behind every crown, there is a story.
For Rita Roland, that story began long before the stage, the spotlight, or the moment the world would finally see her shine.
Born in Nigeria, Rita learned early that discipline, courage, and determination could shape the future. But life would soon carry her far beyond the world she once knew.
Moving to Belgium opened the door to new opportunities but also to challenges that tested her identity, confidence, and resilience. In a new country, she had to learn a new language, rebuild her sense of belonging, and prove herself in spaces where doubt often appeared before opportunity.
Through perseverance, she built a life, raised her son, rediscovered her voice, and found the strength to rebuild after deeply personal challenges.
Then came the chapter she never saw coming.
Years after a playful nickname of “Miss World” followed her during her youth service in Nigeria, Rita unexpectedly stepped into the world of pageantry a journey that would transform not only how others saw her, but how she saw herself.
Crown With a Purpose is an inspiring memoir of resilience, reinvention, motherhood & identity.