Somto Alexander Nnoruga represented Abia, Nigeria at Misters of Nigeria 2025 and competed against 35 other candidates at the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Centre in Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria. He ranked first and was selected as the country’s representative to Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2025.
On April 23, 2026, Nnoruga went back to the same venue to crown his successor Valentine Udemadu of Anambra. The latter will represent Nigeria in the inaugural edition of Misters of Africa.
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Misters of Nigeria 2026 results
| beauty pageant: Misters of Nigeria founder: Emmanuel Somto international memberships: Mister International, Mister Global, Manhunt International Male Supermodel, Mister Model International, Mister Model International, Caballero Universal, Misters of Africa national director: |
| edition: 6th date: April 23, 2026 venue: MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria candidates: 15 |
| hosts: Prince Nelson Enwerem, Samuel Nwajagu, Augustina Augustine special guests: Augusta Ogabanya Ogaba, Bismark Coffie, Damilola Bolarinde, Hermann Migadji Touré, Joseph Kwame Nkrumah, Salvador Crisball |
WINNERS
| PLACEMENT | 2026 | 2025 |
| Misters of Nigeria king | Valentine Udemadu Anambra | Somto Nnoruga Abia |
| 1st runner-up | Abure Ebosetale Edo | Mbamara Bethel Adamawa |
INTERNATIONAL TITLES
| PLACEMENT | 2026 | 2025 |
| Mister International Nigeria | Abure Ebosetale Edo | Mbamara Bethel Adamawa |
| Mister Global Nigeria | Kelechi Amonu Jones Imo | Victor Ngoka Zamfara |
| Manhunt Supermodel Nigeria | Samuel Ayeloja Kwara | Somto Nnoruga Abia |
| Mister Model Nigeria | Oscar Chidudem Enugu | N/A |
| Caballero Universal Nigeria | Temitope Alex Oyo | David Eyo Lagos |
| Mister Cosmopolitan Nigeria | N/A | Godwin Awaji- Iroso Rivers |
| Mister Universe Nigeria | N/A | Chidi Benjamin Abuja |
| Misters of Africa Nigeria | Valentine Udemadu Anambra | N/A |
FINALISTS
| PLACEMENT | NAME (STATE) |
| Top 4 | Valentine Udemadu (Anambra) Abure Ebosetale (Edo) Kelechi Amonu Jones (Imo) Samuel Ayeloja (Kwara) |
| Top 6 | Oscar Chidudem (Enugu) Temitope Alex (Oyo) |
| Top 10 | Armstrong Aluna (Abuja) Samuel Asuquo (Bauchi) Abel Okanya (Borno) Victor Ogoloma (Rivers) |
| Top 15 | Markdonald Ezeuko (Adamawa) Jerah Johnson (Akwa Ibom) Michael Oyibode (Delta) Valentine Aziude (Ebonyi) Elvis Attah (Nasarawa) |
FAST-TRACK WINNERS
| AWARD | CANDIDATE |
| Head-to-Head | Valentine Udemadu Anambra |
| High Fashion | Temitope Alex Oyo |
SPECIAL AWARDS
| AWARD | CANDIDATE |
| Mister Congeniality | |
| Mister Photogenic | |
| Mister Popularity | Samuel Ayeloja Kwara |
| Best Brand | Valentine Udemadu Anambra |
| Best Catwalk | Jerah Johnson Akwa Ibom |
| Best Body | Samuel Asuquo Bauchi |
| Best Social Message | Valentine Udemadu Anambra Valentine Aziude Ebonyi Oscar Chidudem Enugu Kelechi Amonu Jones Imo |
| Best Interview | Armstrong Aluna Abuja Valentine Udemadu Anambra |
| Best in Swimwear | Victor Ogoloma Rivers |
| People’s Choice | Kelechi Amonu Jones Imo |
JUDGES
- Emmanuel Somto
- Oluwaseyifunmi Araga
- Tessy Kiri Bibowei
- Wisdom Franklin
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