May 15, 2026

25 Nigerian Women Compete for Miss Universe 2024 Crown

By Damilola A.

The Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 competition is set to be a remarkable event, showcasing the beauty, talent, and advocacy efforts of 25 outstanding young women from various states across Nigeria. This year’s theme, “Digital Divas,” emphasizes the importance of digital influence and social media presence in modern advocacy and pageantry. Below, we introduce the 25 contestants vying for the crown, each representing their state with unique visions and causes they are passionate about.

Contestants

  1. Chioma Nkumeh (Miss Abia)
    Advocacy: Empowering women to become the best version of themselves.
  2. Lucille Oputa (Miss Abuja)
    Advocacy: Amplifying voices and supporting dreams that need to thrive.
  3. Happiness Enetak (Miss Akwa Ibom)
    Advocacy: Designing better lives for people through creativity.
  4. Paula Ezendu (Miss Anambra)
    Advocacy: Resilience as a force to command the universe.
  5. Fortune Kurobo (Miss Bayelsa)
    Advocacy: Women’s reproductive health issues.
  6. Joy Omanibe (Miss Benue)
    Advocacy: Education and healthcare for children in rural areas.
  7. Emmanuella Igbodor (Miss Cross River)
    Advocacy: Creating change beyond beauty, focusing on societal impact.
  8. Sarah Olotu (Miss Delta)
    Advocacy: Representing Nigeria globally with humility and grace.
  9. Mother Theresa Orji (Miss Ebonyi)
    Advocacy: Personal causes close to her heart, driven by confidence.
  10. Edeifo Aikhuele (Miss Edo)
    Advocacy: Children, healthcare, and education.
  11. Esther Gabriel (Miss Ekiti)
    Advocacy: Girl child education and related causes.
  12. Uchechi Uchenna (Miss Enugu)
    Advocacy: Mental health and education for underprivileged children.
  13. Queeneth Igbokwe (Miss Imo)
    Advocacy: Supporting women who are victims of domestic violence.
  14. Sophia Nelson (Miss Kaduna)
    Advocacy: Expanding personal plans on a larger scale with the crown.
  15. Zuleihat Oyarazi (Miss Kogi)
    Advocacy: Strengthening the next generation and aiming for the Miss Universe crown.
  16. Ufa Dania (Miss Kwara)
    Advocacy: Empowering others and making a positive community impact.
  17. Favour John (Miss Lagos)
    Advocacy: Inspiring and impacting lives, especially among the youth.
  18. Priscilla Umehea (Miss Niger)
    Advocacy: Making a positive impact on a global scale.
  19. Deborah Anosike (Miss Ogun)
    Advocacy: Enhancing access to education and digital literacy.
  20. Peace Ayegbidun (Miss Ondo)
    Advocacy: Health and wellness initiatives.
  21. Ifunanya Nledo (Miss Osun)
    Advocacy: Environmental sustainability and green initiatives.
  22. Elizabeth Salawu (Miss Oyo)
    Advocacy: Cultural preservation and promotion.
  23. Chioma Ogbona (Miss Plateau)
    Advocacy: Human rights and social justice.
  24. Nyekachi Douglas (Miss Rivers)
    Advocacy: Youth empowerment and leadership.
  25. Chidinma Adetshina (Miss Taraba)
    Advocacy: Identity and eligibility rights, inspired by her own experiences.

Event Details

The Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant will culminate in a grand finale on August 31, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The winner will receive ₦10 million in cash and other prizes and will represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico this November. The first runner-up will participate in the Miss Supranational pageant.

The contestants have been undergoing intensive training and rehearsals at the Festival Hotel in Festac, Lagos, preparing for what promises to be a spectacular competition.

The public voting process is ongoing, allowing fans to vote for their favorite contestants. The top three contestants with the highest number of votes will secure a spot in the Top 10, increasing their chances of winning the coveted title.

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