DANIELLE ADEWUSI CROWNED MISS UNIVERSE NIGERIA 2026

Lagos State representative Danielle Adewusi has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 after emerging as the winner of the national pageant in Lagos.

Adewusi defeated 19 other contestants at the grand finale held on Sunday at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island. The competition featured camp activities, advocacy projects, talent showcases and stage performances.

According to Silverbird, Adewusi stood out during the competition with her confidence, intelligence, elegance and commitment to social impact. She secured the crown after the final question-and-answer session.

Edo State’s Anita Osikhena finished as the first runner-up, while Myya Jones of Cross River emerged second runner-up. Oluwafunmibi Ajaja of Ekiti and Melissa Toghanro of Delta completed the top five.

Jones had earlier secured an automatic place in the Top Five after receiving the highest number of votes in the fast-track voting process.

Toghanro was also selected to represent Nigeria at Miss Supranational, while Osikhena won several awards during the event, including the Pitch Your Dream Competition and Best Advocacy Project.

Other special award winners included Miss Akwa Ibom for Most Photogenic, Miss Ekiti for Miss Amity, Miss Edo for Best Evening Dress, Miss Oyo for Top Model, Miss Osun for Best National Costume and Miss Ogun for Best Talent.

Silverbird Group President and National Director of Miss Universe Nigeria, Guy Murray-Bruce, crowned Adewusi at the end of the ceremony.

As Miss Universe Nigeria 2026, Adewusi will represent the country at the 75th Miss Universe Festival scheduled to hold on November 24 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

She will also present her “Scrub the Stigma” advocacy project, which focuses on women’s health, on the international stage.