Danielle Adewusi crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026

Danielle Adewusi, a representative from Lagos State, has been selected as Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 following her victory over nineteen competing contestants during the pageant's concluding ceremony in Lagos.

The concluding ceremony took place on Sunday at Balmoral Hall within the Federal Palace Hotel located on Victoria Island in Lagos, subsequent to an extended period of competitive activities encompassing residential training sessions, community engagement initiatives, artistic demonstrations and performance presentations.

In accordance with Silverbird's statement, Adewusi distinguished herself before the judging panel through her demonstration of "poise, intellectual capability, sophistication and dedication to community welfare," ultimately obtaining the title following the concluding interview segment.

The finalists advancing to the Top 10 category included Danielle Adewusi representing Lagos, Anita Osikhena representing Edo, Myya Jones representing Cross River, Melissa Toghanro representing Delta, Oluwafunmibi Ajaja representing Ekiti, Benedicta Iferike representing Abuja, Chidinma Oluku representing Abia, Precious Chinah representing Rivers, Eno Idungafa representing Akwa Ibom and Edidiong Udoidua representing Ebonyi.

Final placements

Winner: Danielle Adewusi — Lagos

1st Runner-Up: Anita Osikhena — Edo

2nd Runner-Up: Myya Jones — Cross River

3rd Runner-Up: Oluwafunmibi Ajaja — Ekiti

4th Runner-Up: Melissa Toghanro — Delta

Silverbird reported that Jones received the highest number of votes in the fast-track voting process, earning an automatic place in the Top Five.

Toghanro also emerged as Nigeria’s representative at Miss Supranational, while Osikhena was among the night’s major award winners.

Osikhena emerged as the victor of the Pitch Your Dream Competition, securing a monetary prize of ₦1 million from Yolo Island alongside a complimentary two-night accommodation package at Yolo Island Beach Resort, inclusive of all expenses.

Additionally, Osikhena received recognition through the Best Advocacy Project award, obtaining ₦500,000 in prize money and a twelve-month supply of Golden Penny products.

Other special award winners were:

Most Photogenic: Miss Akwa Ibom

Miss Amity: Miss Ekiti

Best Evening Dress: Miss Edo

Top Model: Miss Oyo

Best National Costume: Miss Osun

Best Talent: Miss Ogun

President of the Silverbird Group and National Director of Miss Universe Nigeria, Guy Murray-Bruce, crowned Adewusi at the end of the ceremony.

Adewusi will represent Nigeria at the 75th Miss Universe Festival scheduled for November 24 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

She will also take her “Scrub the Stigma” advocacy project, which focuses on women’s health, to the global stage.