Mr Nigeria
Mr Nigeria is a male pageant which selects contestants to compete at Mister World. Although ran by several organisers in previous decades, the current franchise holder is Silverbird Group who also organise Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria.
The 2018 Titleholder was Pure Physics graduate Nelson Enwerem.[1]
Competition
[edit]The criteria for the competition includes Nigerian citizenship and at least a WAEC certificate, with the age limit being 18–25. Catwalk experience is also preferred, but not necessary. Prizes for the winner vary each year, but have always included cash; as of 2014, it stands at N1,000,000, and some winners have also received a car.[2]
International level
[edit]While Mr Nigeria is not as popular or consistent as MBGN, representatives from the Silverbird version have performed notably better than their female counterparts at international level, with three of its four winners placing at Mister World. Its biggest achievement to date was in 2014 when Emmanuel Ikubese emerged first runner-up at Mister World 2014 behind Danish carpenter Nicklas Pedersen.[3]
Title holders (Silverbird edition)
[edit]| Year | Title Holder | International level |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Bryan Okwara[4] | Semi finalist, Mister World 2007 |
| 2010 | Kenneth Okolie | Second runner-up, Mister World 2010[5] |
| 2012 | Deji Bakare[6][7] | Did not compete, Mister World 2012 |
| 2014 | Emmanuel Ikubese | First runner-up, Mister World 2014; Mister World Fashion and Style 2014;[8] |
| 2016 | Michael Amilo | Unplaced, Mister World 2016 |
| 2019 | Nelson Enwerem | Semi finalist, Mister World 2019 |
| 2024 | Michael Chibuikem | Did not compete, Mister World 2024 |
Representatives at Mr Nigeria
[edit]Mister World
[edit]- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- Special Award
| Year | State | Mr Nigeria | Placement at Mister World | Fast Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lagos | Michael Mazi-Michael | Did not compete | |
| 2019 | Cross River | Prince Nelson Enwerem | Top 29 | Best in Talent (Top 5) |
| 2016 | Anambra | Michael Amilo | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Lagos | Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ikubese | 1st Runner-Up | Fashion & Style Best in Talent (Top 13) |
| 2012 | Abuja | Deji Bakare | Did not compete | |
| 2010 | Lagos | Kenneth Obinna Okolie | 2nd Runner-Up | Mister Top Model (Top 20) |
| 2007 | Imo | Ikenna Bryan Okwara | Top 12 | |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Nelson Enwerem declared Mr Nigeria
- ^ "Photos From The Mr Nigeria 2011 Pageant - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games". Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games. 10 November 2011. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ "Miss World".
- ^ My Crush on Rita Dominic
- ^ My Physique Attracts Women to Me Archived 30 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ I knew Nothing Could Stop Me Winning Mr Nigeria
- ^ As Mr. Nigeria, ladies always stalk me –Bakare[usurped]
- ^ Nigeria’s Emmanuel Ikubese emerges most stylish man in the world •Ist runner-up Mr World 2014[permanent dead link]
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