LAGOS — Medical practitioner, academic, and women’s health advocate Dr. Danielle Adewusi, representing Lagos State, has emerged as the winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2026, outshining 19 other national delegates during a grand finale in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The keenly contested national pageant—organized by the Silverbird Group—concluded on Sunday night at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, following weeks of intensive camp exercises, social advocacy projects, talent showcases, and runway presentations.
Dr. Adewusi secured the crown after captivating the judging panel with her eloquence, stage presence, and commitment to public health during the final question-and-answer session.
Key Placements and Category Winners
The event featured top performances across multiple categories:
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The Top Placements: Anita Osikhena (Miss Edo) emerged as First Runner-Up, while Melissa Toghanro (Miss Delta) was named Nigeria’s representative for Miss Supranational.
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Fast-Track Qualifier: Myya Jones (Miss Cross River) secured an automatic spot in the Top Five after leading the national public voting poll.
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Top 10 Finalists: The final lineup featured representatives from Lagos, Edo, Cross River, Delta, Ekiti, Abuja, Abia, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Ebonyi.
Academic Excellence & Healthcare Advocacy
Dr. Adewusi holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree and a First-Class Bachelor of Science in Psychology from King’s College London.
She previously placed in the Top Five at the Miss Universe Great Britain 2023 pageant before returning to Nigeria to compete locally after completing key professional medical milestones.
Outside of her clinical background, Dr. Adewusi is the founder of “Scrub The Stigma,” a non-profit organization promoting menstrual health, cervical cancer education, and youth healthcare access across Nigeria and the United Kingdom through initiatives such as Educate Lagos and Educate Edo. She follows a family tradition in pageantry, with her mother having previously held a national title.
Following her coronation, Dr. Adewusi will represent Nigeria at the 75th Miss Universe global competition, scheduled to take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on November 24, 2026.
