Binta Sukai (Miss Nigeria 1990), Nike Oshinowo (Pageant organiser), Vien Tetsola (Miss Nigeria 1999/2000), Ene Lawani (Miss Nigeria 2004)
Nigeria ’s flagship beauty pageant, Miss Nigeria, berthed in 1957 is set to make a return to the country’s social calendar.
And for the first time in the history of the pageant, it will be activated in three continents, namely Africa, Europe and North America.
The new Miss Nigeria will infuse old world glamour with modern elegance.
And for the first time in the history of the pageant, it will be activated in three continents, namely Africa, Europe and North America.
The new Miss Nigeria will infuse old world glamour with modern elegance.
Binta Sukai
Nike Oshiniwo
Ene Lawani (Miss Nigeria 2004)Disclosing this at a media parley in Lagos last week, the Chief Executive and Creative Director of the pageant, Mrs. Nike Oshinowo-Soleye said that the new Miss Nigeria Pageant will once again showcase positive attributes of the Nigerian woman, Elegance, Poise, Talent, Intelligence and as well as Beauty.
She noted that the winner of the pageant would continue to be a role model to the Nigerian society at large and a spokesperson for national volunteerism and charity, while using her title to educate millions of Nigerians on issues of importance to the society.
Oshinowo-Soleye added that in years past, pageantry was a family affair, and promised to bring back the family friendly pageant, reminiscent of a time when opportunity came with responsibility, and womanhood was held in the highest regard.
Oshinowo-Soleye added that in years past, pageantry was a family affair, and promised to bring back the family friendly pageant, reminiscent of a time when opportunity came with responsibility, and womanhood was held in the highest regard.
The premiere of the pageant in 1957 saw Grace Oyelude as the crowned Queen. Her successor, Helen Anyamaeluna came in 1958 and in 1960, Rosemary Anieze was crowned Miss Independence. Over the years, other Queens emerged with the current being Enemiah Lawani.
Oshinowo-Soleye added that unlike other pageants, the New Miss Nigeria pageant will have no swim wear segment, as the contestants would be judged on intelligence, poise, cultural values as well as beauty.
Oshinowo-Soleye added that unlike other pageants, the New Miss Nigeria pageant will have no swim wear segment, as the contestants would be judged on intelligence, poise, cultural values as well as beauty.
The new ‘Miss Nigeria’ is committed to empowering young women. This year’s winner will win a full scholarship to be educated in any institution of higher learning of her choice anywhere in the world; a luxury car, one year’s salary and accommodation in Lagos, a year’s wardrobe from leading Nigeria.
source: Thisday
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