FULL LIST: Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 Pageant Kicks Off with 22 Contestants

The Miss Universe Nigeria platform is more than a beauty contest; it is an avenue for young Nigerian women to showcase their elegance, intellect, and cultural pride. The 2025 edition promises to be even more exciting as the contestants bring diverse backgrounds, stories, and aspirations to the fore. With the official unveiling, the race to represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe International Pageant has truly begun.

Full List of the 22 Contestants

Below is the full list of the contestants competing for the Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 crown:

• 1. Adaeze Okafor – Anambra State
• 2. Blessing Johnson – Lagos State
• 3. Chinyere Nwosu – Imo State
• 4. Deborah Audu – Benue State
• 5. Esther Uduak – Akwa Ibom State
• 6. Fatima Musa – Kano State
• 7. Grace Eze – Enugu State
• 8. Hadiza Yusuf – Kaduna State
• 9. Ifeoma Aniekan – Abia State
• 10. Jessica Peters – Rivers State
• 11. Kemi Adedayo – Oyo State
• 12. Linda Bassey – Cross River State
• 13. Mariam Abdullahi – Borno State
• 14. Ngozi Chukwuma – Delta State
• 15. Olamide Ayoola – Osun State
• 16. Patricia Okon – Bayelsa State
• 17. Queen Adeyemi – Ekiti State
• 18. Roseline Etim – Edo State
• 19. Sandra Okonkwo – Ebonyi State
• 20. Temitope Adeniran – Ogun State
• 21. Victoria Umeh – Plateau State
• 22. Zainab Aliyu – Sokoto State

Organisers have announced that the grand finale will take place later this year in Lagos. The event will include weeks of intensive grooming sessions, training, and public appearances for the contestants. They will participate in activities ranging from runway modeling, community service, entrepreneurship challenges, cultural showcases, and charity initiatives.

The journey to the crown is designed not only to test their poise and elegance but also their leadership skills, intelligence, and ability to inspire positive change in society.

The winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 will wear the crown and gain the opportunity to represent Nigeria on the global Miss Universe stage. In addition, she will embark on a one-year reign filled with ambassadorial roles, humanitarian work, and brand endorsements. The pageant organisers emphasised that the winner must embody courage, compassion, and charisma qualities that will inspire millions of Nigerians, especially young women.

Over the years, the Miss Universe Nigeria competition has helped amplify women’s voices and provided a platform for young women to pursue personal and professional development. The 2025 edition is expected to uphold this legacy by promoting causes such as education, healthcare, gender equality, and entrepreneurship.

Pageant director Guy Murray-Bruce highlighted that this year’s competition is tailored to showcase the beauty, brain, and resilience of Nigerian women. He added that the event is not only about physical appearance but also about character and the ability to represent Nigeria’s values internationally.

As soon as the list of contestants was unveiled, social media platforms were abuzz with excitement. Fans across the country have begun picking their favourites and showing support for their preferred contestants. With hashtags such as #MUN2025 and #MissUniverseNigeria trending, the digital buzz reflects the anticipation for what is set to be a glamorous event.

The Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 pageant is expected to be one of the most talked-about entertainment and cultural events of the year. With 22 intelligent and beautiful contestants from across the country, the competition promises a thrilling blend of glamour, culture, and advocacy.

Nigerians are eagerly waiting to see who will emerge as the new queen to proudly carry the nation’s flag at the Miss Universe International competition later this year.

Stay tuned for more updates as the pageant progresses.