Miss Tourism Nigeria is a Nigerian beauty pageant aimed at supporting today's women through its passion for pageantry with a purpose. The winner of Miss Tourism Nigeria represents Nigeria at Miss Tourism World while the runner up represents Nigeria at the Miss Tourism Africa.[1]
| Type | Beauty Pageant |
|---|---|
| Parent organization | Qhue Concepts |
| Headquarters | Lagos, Nigeria |
| First edition | 2012 |
| Most recent edition | 2023 |
| Current titleholder | Joy Ebere, Abia State |
Chief Executive Officer | Seth Santiago Roberts |
| Language | English |
| Website | Official Website |
Miss Tourism Nigeria based in Lagos Nigeria was established in 2012 By The Qhue Concepts Group. The pageant is been aired on NTA, Plus TV and AMC Channel on StarTimes.[2][3]
In 2024 Miss Tourism Nigeria emerged best female pageant brand of the year at the Eko Heritage awards.[4]
The Current titleholder is Joy Ebere.[5]
Competition
editThe competition begins with an open registration process, where applicants are shortlisted through interviews and other evaluative factors to determine the top 37 semi-finalists. These semi-finalists undergo a series of tasks designed to test various facets of their skills and abilities. Following each task, contestants face eliminations until a select number of finalists (usually ranging from 10 to 20) remains. These finalists then proceed to a camp for the final round of the competition, culminating in the grand finale where one contestant is ultimately crowned the winner[6][3]
As at 2024, the winner receives a grand prize of 10 million Naira, a brand new car and rights to represent Nigeria at Miss World Tourism competition in Colombo, China[7]
History
editMiss Tourism Nigeria, founded by Seth Santiago Roberts was officially created in 2012 and held its first edition in 2014. The maiden edition concluded with Tomi Salami from Kwara State being crowned the winner.[8]
The organization has crowned several young women some of which have gone on to achieve remarkable accomplishments both nationally and internationally.[9]
Titleholders
edit| Year | Winner | State | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tomi Salami | Kwara State | [10] |
| 2013 | Jennifer Igwegbe | Anambra State | [11][12] |
| 2014 | Collete Nwadike | [13][14] | |
| 2015 | Ifeoma Sharon Anya | [15][16] | |
| 2016 | Ogenna Ekwubiri | Abia State | [17][18] |
| 2017 | Chiamaka Chinwuko | Anambra State | [19] |
| 2018 | Chisom Francisca Agu | Enugu State | [20] |
| 2019 | Yetunde Barnabas | Kogi State | [21] |
| 2020 | Prisca Nwaobodo | Delta State | [22][23] |
| 2021 | Adeduro Tosin Adetola | Ondo State | [24] |
| 2023 | Joy Ebere Ekekwe | Abia State | [25][26] |
References
edit- ^ Emelike, Obinna (2023-06-19). "Miss Tourism Nigeria records successful 11th edition". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Meet Santiago Roberts; Nigeria's King & Queen Maker For Pageants". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2016-03-12. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ a b "Meet the 36 contestants of Miss Tourism Nigeria 2020 (photos)". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2020-11-18. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (2024-06-02). "Osas Ighodaro, Kiekie Mr. Macaroni, others bag Eko Heritage Awards 2024". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-06-14). "Joy Ebere Ekekwe Is Miss Tourism Nigeria 2023!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Rapheal (2020-12-27). "Why I cherish my crown – Prisca Nwaobodo, Miss Tourism Nigeria". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Joy Ebere Ekekwe crowned 11th Miss Tourism Nigeria 2023 + Ric Hassani, Korede Bello win Spirit awards". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Oluwagbemi, Ayodele (2016-05-13). "I was miserable working in a bank –Tomi Salami, Ex-Miss Tourism Nigeria". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Ebirim, Juliet (2018-10-18). "Yetunde Barnabas bags nomination for Promising Actress of the Year". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Living, BellaNaija (2018-03-15). "Happy Birthday to Miss Tourism Nigeria 2012, Tomi Salami!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Beauty of the day: Miss Tourism Nigera - Jennifer Igwegbe". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2014-02-09. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Korkus, Stella Dimoko. "Ex- Beauty Queen Jennifer Igwegbe Sparkles In New Photos". Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Yemmie, Sisi. "MEET MISS TOURISM NIGERIA 2014 COLLETE NWADIKE". Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Collete Nwadike is Miss Tourism Nigeria 2014". www.femina.in. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Miss Tourism Nigeria 2015 releases stunning new photos". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2015-07-13. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Nwachukwu, John Owen (2016-12-04). "Miss Anambra sex scandal will affect pageants in Nigeria - Ex Miss Tourism, Anya". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2016-07-14). "Meet the New Miss Tourism Nigeria 2016 – Ogenna Ekwubiri". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Korkus, Stella Dimoko. "Miss Abia Ogenna EkwubiriI Wins Miss Tourism Nigeria 2016". Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Korkus, Stella Dimoko. "New Miss Tourism Nigeria 2017 Queens Have Been Crowned". Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Meet The Tourism Queens – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2018-06-16. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Vanguard, Online (2019-08-26). "MISS TOURISM WINNER 2019, BARNABAS STUNS IN BBC BEAUTY CAMPAIGN". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2020-12-01). "Prisca Nwaobodo is Miss Tourism Nigeria 2020!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (2020-12-05). "Prisca Nwaobodo emerges Miss Tourism Nigeria 2020". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Telegraph, New (2021-12-12). "Adeduro Tosin Adetola crowned 10th Miss Tourism Nigeria 2021 - New Telegraph". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-06-14). "Joy Ebere Ekekwe Is Miss Tourism Nigeria 2023!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Joy Ebere Ekekwe crowned 11th Miss Tourism Nigeria 2023 + Ric Hassani, Korede Bello win Spirit awards". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2024-08-21.