Delaware State University (DSU) celebrated a night of tradition, history, and Hornet pride as Master Keith and Joyce Kasiama were officially crowned as the 2025-2026 Mr. & Miss DSU during the annual Coronation Ceremony on October 5 in the Education and Humanities Theatre.
The evening’s theme paid homage to the classic Eddie Murphy movie “Coming to America.” In a theatrical twist, Mr. Keith symbolically rejected his royal father’s bride selection and chose his own queen—Miss Kasiama—capturing the audience’s cheers and making the moment unforgettable.
This year’s coronation was historic: Joyce Kasiama became the first Miss DSU to have previously held an adult queen title, having served as Miss Congo USA, representing her family’s proud Congolese heritage.
About Miss DSU – Joyce Kasiama
A Baltimore, Md. native and the eldest daughter of Feza Mutezi and Eddie Etondi, Kasiama is a senior Mass Communications/Digital Media major.
Her leadership at DSU includes serving as Miss Freshman, Miss Junior, and being actively involved in Spoken Word Arts United, African Student Association, NAACP (DSU chapter), Only the Hornets, E.L.I.T.E., and 1Entity Modeling Troupe. She has worked as a Residential Assistant in three dormitories and is a published writer for the DSU Hornet online publication.
Her platform, “Motor Sports: The 69th Lap,” represents both her journey as DSU’s 69th queen and her mission to “inspire others, foster cultural pride, and create opportunities for growth and empowerment.”
In spring 2025, she was initiated into the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
About Mr. DSU – Master Keith
Raised in Atlanta, Ga., Master Keith, the son of Dawntaya Auston and Master Keith Sr., is a senior Law Studies major with a minor in Business Administration. He plans to continue his education in law school.
His DSU leadership journey began as a freshman with GodBrothers and Only the Hornets, followed by serving as a Residential Assistant at Zimmerman Hall and later as Mister Junior. A Thurgood Marshall College Fund Lowe’s Scholar, Keith’s platform—“Drumline: Marching with Pride and Leading with Purpose”—emphasizes the values of discipline, unity, and uplifting others.
He is also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
The Renaissance Royal Court
The 2025-2026 Royal Court also includes:
- Mr. & Miss Senior: Dahmir Mason (Computer Science, Trenton, N.J.) and Raven Reed (Criminal Justice, Bronx, N.Y.)
- Mr. & Miss Junior: Brandon Jones (Marketing, Smyrna, Del.) and Nia Dooley (Elementary Education, Indianapolis, Ind.)
- Mr. & Miss Sophomore: Carlos D. Dillard Jr. (Political Science, Chicago, Ill.) and Jaylah C. May Israel (Chemistry/Biology & Marketing, Chicago, Ill.)
- Mr. & Miss Freshman: Eric Dorsey III (Sports Management, Smyrna, Del.) and Priscilla Sylvestre (Business Management, Brooklyn, N.Y.)
The 2025 Coronation Ceremony not only highlighted DSU’s rich traditions but also celebrated the rising leaders shaping the Hornet community.
