Tamunosoye Karibi George crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 at the Balmoral Hall LagosNigeria has officially crowned a new queen.

In a glamorous night filled with elegance, ambition, and inspiring stories, Tamunosoye Karibi George emerged as the winner of Miss World Nigeria 2026. The 26 year old beauty queen was crowned during the highly anticipated grand finale held at the Balmoral Hall of the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos.

The event, organised by the Silverbird Group, brought together 20 outstanding contestants from different parts of the country. Under the theme, *Pride, Power, and Purpose*, the competition celebrated much more than physical beauty. Contestants were evaluated on leadership qualities, intelligence, social impact projects, and their ability to inspire positive change.

Before the final coronation night, the contestants participated in an intensive camp experience that included leadership workshops, personal development sessions, and community engagement activities. These experiences formed a significant part of the judging process.

When the final results were announced, it was Tamunosoye Karibi George, who represented Bayelsa State and hails from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, that captured the judges’ attention and secured the prestigious crown.

Her victory marks the end of the successful reign of Joy Mojisola Raimi, Miss World Nigeria 2025. Raimi represented Nigeria at the 72nd edition of the Miss World competition held in Hyderabad, India, where she earned an impressive place among the Top 20 contestants globally and ranked among the Top 5 representatives from Africa.

For Tamunosoye, the new title is another remarkable milestone in an already successful pageantry career. She previously represented Nigeria on the continental stage and won the Miss Africa International 2024 crown in Accra, Ghana. That victory helped establish her reputation as a confident and capable ambassador, qualities that will now be tested on an even larger international platform.

Speaking about the vision of the competition, Guy Murray Bruce, President of the Silverbird Group and National Director of Miss World Nigeria, reiterated the organisation’s commitment to empowering young women through leadership, advocacy, and social responsibility. According to him, the crown represents much more than beauty, rewarding women who demonstrate purpose, character, and a genuine desire to make meaningful contributions to society.

With celebrations still ongoing, attention is already shifting to the global stage. Tamunosoye Karibi George will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World pageant, which coincides with the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Miss World Festival. The international competition is scheduled to take place in Vietnam from August 9 to September 5, 2026, with the grand finale expected to hold in Ho Chi Minh City.

As she prepares to carry Nigeria’s hopes onto the world stage, many will be looking to see whether she can add another historic chapter to the country’s pageant legacy. Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most respected pageant nations, famously producing Agbani Darego, who made history in 2001 as the first Black African woman to win the Miss World crown.

Now, all eyes are on Tamunosoye Karibi George as she begins her journey from national queen to global contender.