Chief Ibiagbanidokibubo Asenite 'Agbani' Darego, MFR is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2001. She was the first black African to win Miss World.
The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria – often abbreviated as MBGN – is a pageant organised by Silverbird Group with the main purpose of sending representatives to international competitions. Originally known as Miss Universe Nigeria, it was renamed Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria after news publishers Daily Times lost their license to send delegates from rival contest Miss Nigeria to Miss World. Since 2005, the pageant has produced multiple representatives, but the MBGN World recipient is considered the overall winner. Miss Universe Nigeria was reestablished in 2023, breaking away from MBGN and operating as an entirely different pageant.
Sabina Umeh is a Nigerian singer/songwriter, model and beauty pageant titleholder.
Miss Nigeria is an annual pageant showcasing positive attributes of Nigerian women, and awarding university scholarships. The winner is expected to portray exemplary qualities whilst serving as a role model to young women in the country. The pageant is currently organised by Daily Times.
Abiola Bashorun is a Nigerian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2006.
Munachi Abii is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, model, actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She performs under the name Muna. She is the winner of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2007. She is Igbo and hails from Imo state.
Glory Umunna is a Nigerian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2009. She competed in Miss World 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is Igbo from Abia State.
Isabella Agbor Ayuk is a Nigerian actress, entrepreneur, philanthropist and beauty pageant titleholder. She is renowned for winning the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2012.
Queen Celestine is a Nigerian model, chef and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Universe 2014 and represented Nigeria at the Miss Universe 2014 pageant.
Unoaku Anyadike is a Nigerian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as the winner of the 2015 edition of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant.
Debbie Ugochukwu Collins is a Nigerian model and beauty pageant titleholder who represented Nigeria at Miss World 2016 pageant. She also emerged first runner-up at the 2015 edition of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant thus earning her the opportunity to represent Nigeria at Miss Universe 2015. She is an Igbo, from Ebonyi State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria.
Ibinabo Fiberesima is a Nigerian film actress, Director and Producer ex-beauty Queen and event manager. She is a former president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
Maryam Elisha is a Nigerian model, beauty queen, and fashion designer. She founded the Rikaoto by ME fashion brand in 2009, two years after being crowned Miss Valentine. Elisha was named one of the 20 most influential pageant personalities in Nigeria.
Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia is a Nigerian actress popularly known as Lota Chukwu. She gained popularity after starring in popular Nigerian television series Jenifa's Diary, alongside Funke Akindele, Juliana Olayode and Falz, in which she plays the role of "Kiki", a friend of the lead character, Jenifa. She is also a yoga fitness enthusiast.
Sylvia Nduka is a Nigerian entrepreneur and beauty pageant titleholder who represented her country at Miss World 2011 but unplaced.
Anita Ukah is a Nigerian model, entrepreneur and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as the winner of the 2018 edition of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant. She represented Nigeria at the 2018 Miss World pageant held on 8 December 2018 at the Sanya City Arena in Sanya, China, where she came in Top 30 at the Miss World competition. She was also a finalist in the Big Brother Naija Season 9 "No Loose Guard" Reality Show
The Nigerian Queen – abbreviated as TNQ and formerly also known as Miss Grand Nigeria – is an annual Nigerian beauty pageant. Formerly known as Queen of Trust, TNQ is organised by 001 Entertainment. Since 2021, TNQ representatives have competed at Miss Grand International.
Miss Universe Nigeria (MUN) is a national beauty pageant that selects Nigeria's official representative to Miss Universe—one of the Big Four beauty pageants.
Ada Agwu Joy Eme is a Nigerian model, entrepreneur and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as the winner of the 2022 edition of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant. She represented Nigeria at the 2023 Miss World pageant emerging Top 30 at the Miss World competition.
