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Samuel Nwajagu of Nigeria was proclaimed the grand winner of the Mister International 2024 pageant on Saturday, December 14 in Bangkok, Thailand. Aside from the international title, the 23-year-old model also bagged the Best in Swimsuit award. He succeeds last year's winner from Thailand, Kim Goodburn. Nguyen Man Lan of Vietnam and Glenn Victor Sutanto were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Anthony Henricus of the Netherlands, Justine Carl Ong of the Philippines (fan vote winner), and Rafael Dominguez of Spain rounded out the Top 6 finalists. The contestants from China, Liu Xu Adrien Lorin, Ecuador, Abel Diaz, Italy, Leonardo Castaldo, Korea, Joon-Sung Heo, and Mexico, Brian Arturo Faugier made the Top 10. Completing the Top 15 semifinalists were Colombia, Sebastian Melo Nieves, Cuba, Christian Jesus Anoceto, France, Lavigne Swann, Thailand, Chutipong Buddharak, and Venezuela, Emmanuel Serrano. The Philippines, USA, and the Netherlands received the Best in...

Miss Taraba, Chidimma Adetshina, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 in a national competition held on Saturday, August 31 at Eko Hotels & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. The 23-year-old beauty from Gauteng, South Africa, bested 24 other contestants to win the national title. She will represent Nigeria at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Paula Ezendu of Anambra State was the first runner-up and received the Miss Supranational Nigeria 2024 title. She will head to Poland to participate in Miss Supranational 2025 next summer. The second runner-up, Peace Ayegbidun of Ondo, was named Miss Lush 2024 while the representatives of Rivers, Nyekachi Douglas, and Edo, Edeifo Aikhuele rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Last year's winner, Ugochi Mitchel Ukachukwu Ihezue, crowned her successor at the end of the event. The new Miss Universe Nigeria was born in South Africa to Nigerian parents. She previously joined Miss South Africa 2024 but had to withdraw from the competition ...

Shuntell Ezomo was crowned Miss Earth Nigeria 2024 during the national competition held on Sunday, July 21 at the Palacio Event Centre in Port Harcourt, River State. The 25-year-old model, media personality and YouTuber from Edo State will represent Nigeria at the Miss Earth 2024 pageant. She succeeds last year's titleholder Shelly Usman. Igbele Blessing of Delta, Cynthia Penelope of Enugu, Favour James of Abuja, and Mary Agioboh of AkwaIbom were crowned Miss Earth Nigeria Air, Water, Fire and Eco-Tourism, respectively. The 24th Miss Earth competition is expected to be held in Southeast Asia. The Miss Earth organization has yet to officially announce its final date and venue. Nigeria debuted at Miss Earth in 2002 and has yet to win the crown. The country's highest placement was Top 10 in 2019 with Modupe Susan Garland. Meet the new Miss Earth Nigeria: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISS EARTH NIGERIA (@missearthnigeriaofficial) Photos: M...

Miss Imo, Ugochi Ihezue, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2023 on Sunday, September 10 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The 26-year-old visual artist and women's advocate with a master's degree in business administration will represent Nigeria at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Another winner, Zamfara's Sectra Okundaye was crowned Miss Supranational Nigeria 2023 and will next year go to Poland to compete in Miss Supranational 2024. The runner-up was the representative of Ekiti, Princess Agunbiade while Lagos, Tofe Olagoke, and Anambra, Paula Ezendu were the rest of the Top 5 finalists. Completing the Top 15 were Katsina, Cynthia Okoro, Ogun, Olashubomi Balogun, Jigawa, Perpetual Ukadike, Ebonyi, Chimamaka Immaculate Ali, Rivers, Nyekachi Douglas, Cross River, Louisa Jacob-Duke, Nasarawa, Nana Aisha Abubakar, Borno, Chinaza Miracle, Niger, Princess Harnet Eweka, and Ondo, Inem Shina. The new Miss Universe Nigeria is no stranger to...

Following the physical screening held last Friday at Silverbird Galleria in Abuja, the 37 contestants vying for Miss Universe Nigeria 2023 have been officially unveiled. The selection panel consisted of award-winning international journalist and TV host Keturah King; entrepreneur and public speaker Kiki Chiori; and an award-winning presenter, host, digital and media strategist Bridget Chigbufue. This year's standalone pageant for Miss Universe Nigeria is a spin-off from the renowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant organized by Silverbird Communications. The next Miss Universe Nigeria, to be crowned next month by the reigning queen Hannah Iribhogbe, will go on to compete in Miss Universe 2023 this November in El Salvador. Who will take home the national title? Meet the contestants representing different states of Nigeria: Miss Abia - Roseline Okenwa Miss Abuja - Aisha Taalia Ali Miss Adamawa - Favour John Miss Akwa Ibom - Freda-Ann Eko Miss Anambra - Paula Ezendu ...

Tiana Michaels was crowned Queen of South East Nigeria 2023 in a glittering event held on Saturday, July 15 at Gardenia Hotel in Independence Layout, Enugu. The 23-year-old entrepreneur, event planner and coordinator bested 12 other competitors to win the title. She succeeds Queen of South East Nigeria 2021 Achalla Amarachukwu. Benita Chisom and Blessing Emmanuel were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Jennifer Odo Ifeoma clinched the Queen of South East Ambassador title. This year's competition themed "The New Revelation" marked the 6th edition of the prestigious regional pageant. Meet the new Queen of South East Nigeria: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Queen Of South East Nigeria Beauty Pageant (@queenofsoutheastnig) Photos: Queen of South East Nigeria / Instagram

Former Miss World Nigeria Nyekachi Douglas has officially applied to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2023 pageant. Her participation was confirmed when her official entry video to the competition was posted on both her and Miss Universe Nigeria Instagram accounts. "I just want people to be able to say I did it. I gave myself the opportunity to explore this dream whether I succeed at it or not. And I can't think of a better platform to amplify my voice in these pursuits than the Miss Universe platform," she said in the video. The 25-year-old model, actress, and philanthropist was crowned Miss World Nigeria 2019 and went on to join the 69th Miss World pageant where she placed in the Top 5 and was awarded the Miss World Africa continental title. Following the international final in London, Nyekachi went viral online for her priceless reaction when Jamaica's Toni-Ann Singh was announced Miss World winner. This year's Miss Universe Nigeria standalone competition w...

The Beauty of Africa International Pageant (BAIP) organization officially announced Zuleihat Yusuf Oyarazi as Nigeria's representative for Miss Teen International 2023 in Cambodia. Prior to her quest to become the first Nigerian and African beauty to win the international title, the Kogi-born model was declared fifth runner-up during the 15th BAIP finals in Abuja last year. BAIP believes that with Zuleihat's exceptional modeling skills and elegant physical attributes, the 20-year-old will make a lasting impression on the global stage. "She will bring a distinctive blend of Nigerian culture, style, and grace to the global platform, showcasing the rich heritage and diversity of Nigeria to an international audience," reads an official announcement on social media. This year's Miss Teen International 2023 final competition will be held on Saturday, June 24 in the Cambodian capital city of Phnom Penh. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mis...

Queen of South East Nigeria 2023 final show is scheduled to be held on Saturday, July 15 at Gardenia Hotel in Independence Layout, Enugu. In conjunction with the 5th South East Campus Awards (SECA), the upcoming event themed "The New Revelation" marks the 6th edition of the much-awaited regional pageant. Both events will celebrate the essence of beauty, grace, and academic excellence within the country's South East region. A total of 13 contestants are vying for the title currently held by Queen of South East Nigeria 2021 Achalla Amarachukwu. They are Aleruchi Onwuchekwa, Ogechukwu Blessing, Nwachukwu Mercy, Nneoma Precious, Tiana Michaels, Benita Chisom, Victory Ogechi, Susana Sunday, Precious Ijeoma, Chioma Favour, Blessing Emmanuel, Eze Martina, and Jennifer Ifeoma. You don't want to miss witnessing the captivating performances, thrilling entertainment, and special appearances by notable guests and celebrities of the region. For tickets, visit the pageant's  of...

Ada Eme, a 24-year-old model and event planner representing Abia, was proclaimed the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2022 in a glittering national competition held on Friday, October 21 at Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos. The new queen bested 36 other contestants to win the 34th MBGN edition and clinch the title of Miss World Nigeria 2022. She succeeds last year's winner Oluchi Madubuike and will now prepare to represent her country at the 71st Miss World pageant on a date yet to be announced. Miss Edo, Montana Onose Felix, finished second and received the title of Miss Universe Nigeria 2022 while Miss Anambra, Genevieve Ukatu, Miss Abuja, Ifeoma Uzogheli, and Miss Lagos, Lydia Balogun rounded out the Top 5 and took home the titles Miss Supranational Nigeria, Miss Ecowas Nigeria, and Miss Tourism Nigeria, respectively. The new Miss World Nigeria advocates for empowering young women and children in her country through education. She said in a short video clip fo...

Montana Onose Felix was named Miss Universe Nigeria 2022 after placing first runner-up during the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2022 pageant on Friday, October 21 at Eko Hotels & Suites in Lagos. The 21-year-old model and actress, currently based in Texas, represented the Nigerian State of Edo in the 34th MBGN edition. She succeeds last year's titleholder Maristella Okpala and will now prepare to represent Nigeria at the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA this January. A total of 37 women took part in the glittering national competition. The main title of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria and Miss World Nigeria 2022 went to Miss Abia, Ada Eme. Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were Miss Anambra, Genevieve Ukatu; Miss Abuja, Ifeoma Uzogheli; and Miss Lagos, Lydia Balogun. They were named Miss Supranational Nigeria, Miss Ecowas Ecowas and Miss Tourism Nigeria, respectively. Meet the new Miss Universe Nigeria: View this post on Instagram ...