Misters Of Nigeria

Type| Male Pageant
Parent organization| 97th Entertainment
Headquarters| Lagos, Nigeria
First edition| 2021; 4 years ago (2021)
Most recent edition| 2025
Current titleholder| Somto Alexander Nnoruga,
Abia State
Language| English
Website| Official Website

Misters of Nigeria (formerly known as Mister Model Nigeria) is a Nigerian male pageant based in Lagos, Nigeria that is aimed at developing young men into global leaders. It was created in 2020 by 97th entertainment. The pageant currently holds the franchise to some international pageants which includes Mister Global, Mister International, Manhunt International and Mister Model International. The Top 3 finalists of Misters of Nigeria go on to represent Nigeria in any of the above-mentioned competitions.[1]

The current title holder of Misters of Nigeria is Somto Alexander Nnoruga, a fashion model who represented Abia State in the competition.[2]

In 2024 Misters of Nigeria emerged best male pageant brand of the year at the Eko Heritage awards.[3]

## Competition

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The Misters of Nigeria 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.[4]

As at 2024, the winner receives a grand prize valued at 7 million Naira and rights to represent Nigeria at any of the international pageants.[5][6]

As at 2025, the winner got a grand prize valued at 12 million naira.

## History

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Misters of Nigeria was officially created in 2020 and held its first edition in 2021 under the name Mister Model Nigeria. The maiden edition concluded with Law graduate Marcel Soludo from Anambra State being crowned the winner.[7]

Prior to the second edition, the pageant acquired two additional franchises, necessitating a name change to Misters of Nigeria to better reflect its expanded scope. Since then, the organization has crowned several young Men some of which have gone on to achieve remarkable accomplishments both nationally and internationally.[8]

In 2024, Favour Ogbuokiri who was first runner-up at the Misters of Nigeria 2024, represented Nigeria and emerged as the 2nd Runner-up at Mister Global competition, held in Bangkok, Thailand. Making history as the highest placed Nigerian representative at the global event, with Favour breaking past records and setting a new one.[9]

## Partnerships and collaborations

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In 2023, the pageant partnered with 1XBET, Alpha Nobis Real Estate, and Folayemi Joshua Fashion. As part of these collaborations, 1XBET awarded a cash prize of ₦150,000 to the winner of their task, Alpha Nobis Real Estate granted the overall competition winner a plot of land, and Folayemi Joshua Fashion provided outfits for the contestants.[10][11][12][13]

In 2025, the pageant partnered with MTN, luxury watch brand MAYBRANDS, energy drink brand Fearless, Nestlé, boutique fashion house 234byKiri, as well as Novatel Hotel, Lekki Conservation Center, Chi Limited, ProStar, Phil Royce, Pearls End Apartment, and Norté Media.[14]

## Titleholders

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Year  | Winner  | Runner(s) up  | Ref.

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2021  | Okeke Soludo  | Ireogbulam Christopher  | Julius Spencer  | Clinton Nnaji  | Kelvin Nnaji  | Christian Obidi  | [7]
2022  | Shamsudeen Idris  | Isinwa Senator  | Amaechi Stanley  | Olime Spencer  | Wisdom Otormay  | Inyiekwe Stanley  | [15]
2023  | Oluwaseyifunmi Araga  | Martin Osagie  | Henri Keyz  |  |  |  | [16]
2024  | Oluwatobi Adesanya  | Ogbuokiri Favour  | Nwajagu Samuel | Prosper Ndee  | Samson Sunday Ukpong  | Bright Pepple  | [2][17]
2025  | Somto Nnoruga | Mbamara Bethel Chidera  | Victor Ngoka  | David Eyo  | Chidi Udengwu  | Godwin Awaji  | [18]

## International level

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### Color keys

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* : Declared as Winner
* : Ended as runner-up or Top 5/6 qualification
* : Ended as one of the Finalists
* : Ended as one of the Semi-finalists
* : Ended as special awards winner

Year  | Representative  | State  | International Pageant  | Placement  | Special Awards  | Ref.

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2021  | Emmanuel Somto | Imo | Mister Global | Top 17  |

* Winner - Mister Popularity
* Top 5 - Best in National Costume
* Top 5 - The Most Inspirational Videos

2022  | Isinwa Senator  | Imo | Mister Global | Top 15  |

* Winner - Mister Popularity

| [19]
Iroegbulam Christopher  | Abuja | Manhunt International | Top 15  |  |
2023  | Oluwaseyifunmi Araga  | Lagos | Mister Global | Top 15  |

* 1st Runner-up - Smart Chinese Guy Mahasarakham
* 3rd Runner-up - Mister Popular of Mahasarakham

| [20]
Martin Osagie  | Abuja | Mister International | Unplaced  |  |
2024  | Nwajagu Samuel | Anambra | Mister International | Winner  |

* Winner - Best in Swimwear

| [21][22]
Ogbuokiri Favour  | Enugu | Mister Global | 2nd runner-up  |

* Winner - Voice for Changes

| [23]

## State competition

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List of Misters of Nigeria State Competitions  State  | Debut  | Organizers  | State title  | Ref.

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Akwa Ibom State | 2024  | Staunch Entertainment  | Misters of Akwa Ibom  | [14]
Cross River State | 2023  | Mr Cross River Organization  | Mr Cross River  |
Enugu State | 2022  | Princeglam Empire  | Mr UNN |
Imo State | 2022  | Slam Affairs  | Mr IMSU |
Rivers State | 2024  | BCB Entertainment  | Misters of Rivers  | [14]

## Awards and nominations

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Award  | Year  | Category  | Results  | Ref(s)

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Eko Heritage Awards | 2024  | Best Male Pageant Brand of the Year  | Won  | [3]

## References

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1. ^ "Misters of Nigeria Pageant competition partners 1XBET for 2023 edition – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
2. ^ a b "Somto Nnoruga's 'build together project' takes aim at Nigeria's housing crisis". The Sun News. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
3. ^ a b "Misters Of Nigeria Wins Male Pageant Of The Year Honor At 2024 Eko Heritage Awards – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 19 July 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
4. ^ "Misters of Nigeria Unveils Top 100 Contestants for 2024 Competition – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 3 February 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
5. ^ Ige, Rotimi (24 May 2024). "'Misters of Nigeria' pageant finalists emerge, set for klieglights June 16". Tribune Online. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
6. ^ "Finalists For 2024 Misters Of Nigeria Pageant Revealed – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 31 May 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
7. ^ a b "Anambra law graduate, Okeke Soludo wins Mister Model Nigeria 2021". Vanguard. 11 July 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
8. ^ "Misters of Nigeria Pageant acquires new international franchise, Mister Global". Vanguard. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
9. ^ "Favour Ogbuokiri makes history, emerges 2nd runner-up at Mister Global 2024". Vanguard. 6 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
10. ^ Sponsored (23 June 2023). "Misters Of Nigeria 2023 Winner Received 150,000 Nairas From 1xBet!". Retrieved 7 June 2024.
11. ^ "Fashion outfit partners Misters Of Nigeria 2023 Pageant". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
12. ^ "Misters of Nigeria deepens partnership with 1XBET, unveils bonus packages for gamesters". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
13. ^ "Misters of Nigeria winner to get plot of land". The Sun Nigeria. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
14. ^ a b c "Misters of Nigeria expands with two new franchises". Vanguard. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
15. ^ "Shamsudeen Idris Emerges winner Misters of Nigeria Pageant 2022 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
16. ^ Vanguard, Newspapers (29 May 2023). "Fashion model, Araga wins Misters of Nigeria Pageant 2023". Vanguard. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
17. ^ Online, Tribune (17 June 2024). "Ogbuokiri Favour crowned Mister Global Nigeria 2024". Tribune Online. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
18. ^ "MISTERS OF NIGERIA 2025 HOLDS IN LAGOS WITH SOMTO NNORUGA CROWNED WINNER – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
19. ^ Oyemolade, Eniola (2 April 2022). "Nigerian to make top 17 since inception of Mister Global". Tribune. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
20. ^ "Araga shines at Mister Global competition, continuing Nigeria's success". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
21. ^ Ayodele, Racheal (15 December 2024). "Nigerian Samuel Nwajagu makes history as first African to win Mister International pageant". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
22. ^ Johnson, Hannah (14 December 2024). "PICTORIAL: Nigerian Nwajagu Samuel crowned Mister International 2024". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
23. ^ "Nigerian Embassy in Thailand Hosts Favour Ogbuokiri Following Historic Mister Global Achievement – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 11 October 2024.