Lagos State representative, Danielle Adewusi, has emerged as Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 after outshining 19 other contestants at the pageant’s grand finale in Lagos.
The finale took place on Sunday at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, following weeks of competition that featured camp activities, advocacy projects, talent showcases and stage performances.
According to Silverbird, Adewusi secured the crown after impressing the judges with her “confidence, intelligence, elegance and commitment to social impact,” particularly during the final question-and-answer session.
The Top 10 finalists were Danielle Adewusi of Lagos, Anita Osikhena of Edo, Myya Jones of Cross River, Melissa Toghanro of Delta, Oluwafunmibi Ajaja of Ekiti, Benedicta Iferike of Abuja, Chidinma Oluku of Abia, Precious Chinah of Rivers, Eno Idungafa of Akwa Ibom and Edidiong Udoidua of Ebonyi.
Final placements saw Adewusi take the crown, while Anita Osikhena of Edo emerged as 1st Runner-Up and Myya Jones of Cross River finished as 2nd Runner-Up.
Oluwafunmibi Ajaja of Ekiti was named 3rd Runner-Up, while Melissa Toghanro of Delta secured the 4th Runner-Up position.
Jones also earned a place in the Top Five through the fast-track voting process after receiving the highest number of votes in that category.
Beyond the main crown, several contestants received additional recognition during the finale. Toghanro was selected as Nigeria’s representative at Miss Supranational, while Osikhena emerged as one of the night’s major award winners.
Osikhena won the Pitch Your Dream Competition, receiving ₦1 million from Yolo Island alongside a two-night, all-expenses-paid stay at Yolo Island Beach Resort.
She also received the Best Advocacy Project award, which came with a ₦500,000 cash prize and a one-year supply of Golden Penny products.
With her victory, Adewusi will now take on the role of representing Nigeria at the Miss Universe platform, following her successful run through the 2026 competition.
