Anita Queen Uwagbale is a renowned Nigerian businesswoman and beauty queen. Educated in Nigeria and the USA, she won Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 2004 and participated in Miss Universe and Miss World, where she was a semifinalist. Uwagbale has launched a business, judged competitions, and traveled worldwide.
Chidi Njokuani biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Dallas, Texas
Chidi Njokuani is a Nigerian-American mixed martial artist born in Dallas, Texas. Currently signed with the UFC, he has a professional MMA record of 25 wins and 10 losses, and previously fought in various organizations, including Bellator. His UFC career features notable victories and losses across multiple events since 2022.
Perpetual Ukadike biography: 13 things about Miss International Nigeria 2024
Perpetual Chidiebere Ukadike is a Nigerian entrepreneur and beauty queen, born in Imo. She founded The Girls Dream Foundation and has competed in various beauty pageants, finishing in the Top 15 in both MBGN 2021 and Miss Universe Nigeria 2023. She won BAIP Nigeria 2024 and works with Oriflame Nigeria.
Ada Eme biography: 13 things about Miss World Nigeria 2023
Ada Joy Agwu Eme is a Nigerian entrepreneur, model, and beauty queen from Abiriba, Nigeria. She studied peace and conflict resolution and became known for her project, Ada Goes to School, benefiting over 100 children. Notable achievements include being second runner-up in The Nigerian Queen 2019 and competing in Miss World 2024.
Tina Haimbala biography: 13 things about Miss Earth Namibia 2024
Albertina "Tina" Haimbala is a Namibian beauty queen and fitness enthusiast from the Otjozondjupa Region. Born in 2000, her achievements include being a Miss Namibia 2023 first runner-up, crowned Miss Earth Namibia 2024, and founding the Haimbala Foundation. She advocates for children with disabilities and has two differently abled sisters.
Hannah Iribhogbe biography: 20 things about Miss Charm Nigeria 2024
Hannah Iribhogbe is a Nigerian actress, model, and beauty queen known for founding The Montana Initiative, which feeds millions of children in Africa. She has competed in several beauty pageants, represented Nigeria in Miss Universe, and worked in modeling while pursuing a business management degree. Iribhogbe is actively involved in charitable activities and advocacy.
Nigeria’s Abiola Kayode extradited from Ghana to Nebraska on conspiracy to commit wire fraud indictment
Abiola Kayode, a 37-year-old Nigerian, faces charges for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, leading to a loss of over $6 million from businesses in Nebraska. Indicted in 2019, he was arrested in Ghana in 2023 and extradited to the U.S. His co-conspirators have received various sentences, while others remain at large.
Kennedy Nzechukwu biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Imo, Nigeria
Kennedy Nzechukwu, a Nigerian mixed martial artist known as African Savage, competes in the UFC and hails from Imo, Nigeria. Standing 6'5", he has a professional record of 13 wins and 5 losses. After training at Fortis MMA in Dallas, he transitioned between heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions, achieving notable victories since his debut in 2016.
Favour Ogbuokiri biography: 16 things about Mister Global 2024 second runner-up
Favour Ogbuokiri is a Nigerian writer, actor, fitness coach, model, and beauty king from Enugu. He studied public administration at the University of Nigeria and has held various leadership roles. Ogbuokiri was crowned Mr. UNN 2023 and later ranked second in Mister Global Nigeria 2024, representing Nigeria in global competitions.
Ugochi Ihezue biography: 13 things about Miss Universe Nigeria 2023
Ugochi Ihezue is a Nigerian visual artist, women's advocate, and beauty queen from Imo State. She has diverse academic qualifications, winning titles like Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2017 and Miss Universe Nigeria 2023. She has worked in various business roles and recently got married, continuing to influence the fashion industry.
