Mister Africa International, established in 2012, is an annual international male pageant organised by House of Twitch, it involves a worldwide search for the most adorable African man in the world. It currently has franchises in 30 African countries and has had participations from 40 African countries.[1][2]
| Type | Beauty pageant |
|---|---|
| Parent organization | House of Twitch |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| First edition | 2012 |
| Most recent edition | 2023 |
| Current titleholder | Eric Osaze, Nigeria |
| Language | English |
| Website | Official Website |
The Current Titleholder is TikTok influencer Eric Osaze well known as Rickie Mannie who was Mr Ideal Nigeria 2023 and represented Nigeria at the competition.[3]
Competition
editEvery year, representatives from 30 African countries are being selected to compete at the grand finale.[4]
As at 2023, the winner of Mr Africa International relocates to the contest's headquarters in London which is the hub of Mister Africa International. He will embark on an exciting journey visiting seven different countries and raising funds for the education of disabled children and small-scale businesses in Africa under his IME Foundation. The winner also gets endorsement deals, movie features, grace magazine covers, some international fashion shows and a one-year contract with one of the biggest modelling agencies in London.[3][5]
History
editMr Africa International was launched in 2012 by Ayotunde Fabamwo, the CEO of the House of Twitch. The maiden edition was held in London at the African Center at Convent Garden, it involved 20 participants from 20 African countries and Adonis O’holi who represented Sierra Leone emerged winner.[5][6][7]
After three successful editions, Mister Africa International pageant was moved to Africa and was held in Lagos, Nigeria in 2016 after an emergency cancellation in Botswana, other countries that have also hosted the ceremony includes; Ivory Coast and Angola.[8][9]
Some notable persons that emerged from Mr Africa International are; Ex Big Brother Naija housemate Emmanuel Umoh (First Nigerian to win Mister Africa International).[10][11]
Titleholders
edit| Year | Titleholder | Country | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Adonis O’holi | Sierra Leone | [12] |
| 2013 | Jaydon Anderson | Botswana | [13] |
| 2014 | Arnaldo Jose | Angola | [14] |
| 2015 | Iodi Wordi | Ghana | |
| 2016 | Akol Dok | South Sudan | [15] |
| 2017 | Jean de Dieu Ntabanganyimana | Rwanda | [16] |
| 2018 | Calisah Abdulhamid | Tanzania | [17] |
| 2019 | Emmanuel Umoh | Nigeria | [18] |
| 2021 | Eryvaldo Reis | Angola | [19] |
| 2022 | Mathiue BIbasso | Ivory Coast | [20] |
| 2023 | Eric Osaze | Nigeria | [3] |
References
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- ^ AYVNews, AYV (2022-10-12). "Ex-Housemate Set for Mister Africa International Pageant". AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ a b c Ayanda, Tunde (2023-10-21). "Cheers as Rickie Mannie wins the MHM". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ MEDIA, OSG (2014-04-06). "30 COUNTRIES, ONE WINNER, MISTER AFRICA INTERNATIONAL IS BACK!!!". OloriSuperGal. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ a b Newsghana, Ghananews (2012-08-05). "House of Twicth Unveils Mister Africa International 2012". News Ghana. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Remoe, Vickie (2012-10-15). "Introducing Mr Africa International: Sierra Leone's Adonis Oholi". SwitSalone. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Zimbabwe's Future Nyoni Aims for Top Prize in Mister Africa International 2024". ZIMBUZZ. 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ evablazing, evablazing (2016-01-11). "20 Countries: 1 Winner, Mister Africa International To Be Held In Lagos". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Ruby, Josh (2023-10-18). "Stephen Sunday To Represent Uganda at Mr. Africa International 2023 For the 3rd Time". MBU. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Kelvin, Kelvin (2021-07-25). "Housemates Applaud Emmanuel After He Shared His Story of Winning Mr Ideal Nigeria and Mister Africa International". 👁Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2024 Latest News and Updates. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2021-08-03). "Life Before #BBNaija: Emmanuel's Pageant Wins, Runway Moments, Awards & Magazine Cover". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ jess (2013-10-16). "Mr. Africa International 2012 Adonis O'Holi Covers Ultimate Fitness Magazine". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Meet Mr Africa International - Jaydon Anderson From Botswana". Gistmania. 2013-08-27. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Ghananews, Ghananews (2014-11-04). "Mr Angola wins Mister Africa International 2024 title". News Ghana. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Writer, Staff (2016-10-23). "S Sudan Wins Mister Africa International 2016". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Reporter, Times (2017-12-04). "PHOTOS: Rwanda's Jay is Mr Africa International 2017". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Korkus, Stella Dimoko. "Tanzania Wins Minster Africa International 2018..." Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Nation, The (2019-12-20). "Emmanuel Umoh wins Mister Africa". The Nation. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ AsuquoE (2021-09-19). "PHOTOS: Eryvaldo Reis of Angola wins Mister Africa International 2021". TalkMedia Africa. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ AsuquoE (2022-11-28). "Ivory Coast's Mathieu Bibasso wins the 10th Mister Africa International". TalkMedia Africa. Retrieved 2024-09-07.