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Miss Universe Catriona Gray Makes Appearance in the UAE for the First Time

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The Filipino beauty won the Miss Universe title last year, and is still the reigning Miss Universe. She hadn’t travelled to Dubai before, so her visit to UAE was a new step for her. Her fans loved having here there.

Born in Queensland, Australia, she has Scottish as well as Filipina blood in her. Filipino beauties steal the pageant titles more often. And Gray was the fourth one from Philippines to be crowned Miss Universe.

She also represented her country at both the Miss World as well as the Miss Universe pageant, which is a great honour. And she touched hearts with her own Filipino walk.

Gray was 13 when she first modeled and since then she didn’t look back. She is also a formally trained singer, an accomplished martial artist and painter.

But despite all the success she stays humble and tries to make a change. In her interview with Dubai-based Xpedition Magazine, she shared how she wanted to make a change in the world. And how she is going to do it during her reign. And Also after her reign is over.

When asked what she would like to do in Dubai she said “I’m looking forward to experiencing everything: the scenery, the culture, the food. I’m really hoping to do a Desert Safari Dubai tour and to experience the desert at dusk. I think it would be nothing but magical!”

Catriona Gray attended a fashion night in September 19, at BurJuman mall, which featured 10 Dubai-based designers showcasing their latest collection. On 20th she attended an Xpedition Annual Gala. The gala was hosted by the Dubai-based Xpedition Magazine. Which helped raise funds for Smile Train. And Smile Train is a charity that provides corrective surgery for children with cleft lips and palates

Gray is passionate about changing the world for good. She is driven and hardworking. And she promised not to give up the good work even after her reign.

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MiG Arogan: The Haitian Powerhouse Behind the Spiritual Anthem “Moon Under Me”

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MiG Arogan has firmly established himself as a commanding force in the music industry, bringing the weight and depth of Haitian culture and spirituality into the spotlight with his powerful track “Moon Under Me.” This song is not simply a musical creation; it is a bold spiritual declaration and a vivid expression of ancestral strength rooted in Haitian Vodou tradition.

Hailing from Haiti, MiG Arogan combines contemporary rap energy with rich cultural symbolism, carving a unique space where music meets ritual. “Moon Under Me” stands as a testament to this fusion, drawing deeply from the Vodou pantheon of Lwa (spirits) to convey protection, power, and fearlessness.

The song’s hook centers around the presence of Mama performing the sacred work “with the moon under me,” a metaphor for hidden spiritual forces guiding and empowering the artist. Papa Legba, the revered gatekeeper of the spiritual crossroads, “opens doors I don’t see,” symbolizing MiG’s access to realms and protections invisible to others. This connection to Legba asserts a profound control over paths both physical and metaphysical.

Further spiritual guardians emerge in the lyrics: Kalfou, the fierce spirit of crossroads and chaos, “waiting at the edge with heat,” ready to defend or attack; Baron Samedi and Baron Kriminel, powerful death spirits who “laugh when your blood hit street,” representing MiG’s untouchable status backed by forces of life and death. These spirits signal that crossing MiG Arogan or disrespecting his heritage comes with grave consequences.

The song also invokes Erzuli, embodying love, beauty, and pride, along with Simbi, the wise serpent spirit guiding MiG’s style and movement. Ogou, the warrior spirit, tests and arms him, while Damballa offers calm wisdom and balance. The mention of Granne Brigitte, the fierce protector, and the other spirits completes a powerful spiritual armor surrounding the artist.

“Moon Under Me” goes beyond conventional music; MiG Arogan describes himself as “no rapper, I’m a ritual in boots,” emphasizing the song’s ceremonial and mystical weight. The imagery of candles, chants, incense, and spirits evokes authentic Vodou ceremonies that infuse the track with genuine ancestral energy.

By weaving these sacred names and symbols into his lyrics, MiG Arogan not only asserts his own power but elevates Haitian Vodou from misunderstood superstition to a living, respected tradition. His message is clear: “Play with Haitians — that’s the wrong belief.” It’s a warning and a proclamation — the strength of his roots and spiritual backing make him untouchable, commanding respect from all who hear his voice.

With “Moon Under Me,” MiG Arogan asserts a profound cultural and spiritual identity. His music becomes a vessel for ancestral power, a declaration that the Haitian spirit is fierce, unbreakable, and very much alive in him. This song stands as an anthem for strength, heritage, and the unstoppable force that MiG Arogan represents in today’s music and culture landscape.

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