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.
The current title holder of Misters of Nigeria is Valentine Udemadu, representing Anambra State at the 6th edition.
In 2024 Misters of Nigeria emerged best male pageant brand of the year at the Eko Heritage awards.
Competition 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.
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.
As at 2025, the winner got a grand prize valued at 12 million naira.
History 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 Okeke Marcel Soludo from Anambra State being crowned the winner.
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.
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.
Partnerships and collaborations 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.
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.
Titleholders + Year Winner Runner(s) up Ref. 2021 Okeke Soludo Ireogbulam Christopher Julius Spencer Clinton Nnaji Kelvin Nnaji Christian Obidi 2022 Shamsudeen Idris Isinwa Senator Amaechi Stanley Olime Spencer Wisdom Otormay Inyiekwe Stanley 2023 Oluwaseyifunmi Araga Martin Osagie Henri Keyz 2024 Oluwatobi Adesanya Nwajagu Samuel Ogbuokiri Favour Prosper Ndee Samson Sunday Ukpong Bright Pepple 2025Somto NnorugaMbamara Bethel ChideraVictor Ngoka David EyoChidi UdengwuGodwin Awaji2026Valentine UdemaduAbure Ebosetale GideonKelechi Chiazor Amonu-JonesAyeloja SamuelChidi-Nweloke OscarAlex Temitope Adetuwo
International level Color keys
Mister Global YearRepresentative's NameStatePlacementSpecial AwardsRef. 2021 Emmanuel Somto Imo Top 17 Mister Popularity 2022 Isinwa Senator Imo Top 15 Mister Popularity 2023 Oluwaseyifunmi Araga Lagos Top 152024 Ogbuokiri Favour Enugu 2nd Runner-up Voice for Changes 2025 Victor Ngoka Zamfara Top 10 Mister Popularity2026Bethel MbamaraPort HarcourtTBD
Mister International YearRepresentative's NameStatePlacementSpecial AwardsRef.2022 Samuel Adebowale Okene colspan="2" 2023 Martin Osagie Abuja Unplaced 2024 Nwajagu Samuel Anambra Mister International 2024 Best in Swimwear 2025 Bethel Mbamara Port Harcourt 3rd Runner-up Mister International Africa2026Abure EbosetaleEdoTop 10Mister International AfricaBest Social Impact AwardBest ArrivalMister Social Impact Award
Manhunt International YearRepresentative's NameStatePlacementSpecial AwardsRef.2022 Iroegbulam Christopher Imo Top 152024 Henri Keyz Abuja colspan="2" 2025 Somto Nnoruga Abia 8th Runner-up Best African Model2026Ayeloja SamuelKwara3rd Runner-upManhunt AfricaBest African ModelBest Fashion Model
Mister Cosmopolitan YearRepresentative's NameStatePlacementSpecial AwardsRef. 2025 Godwin Awaji-Iroso Rivers Top 10 Mister Cosmopolitan AfricaBest PhysiqueBest in Formal Wear
Mister Universe YearRepresentative's NameStatePlacementSpecial AwardsRef. 2026 Chidi Beajamin Abuja TBD
State competition + List of Misters of Nigeria State Competitions State Debut Organizers State title Ref. Akwa Ibom State 2024 Staunch Entertainment Misters of Akwa Ibom 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
Awards and nominations Award Year Category Results Ref(s) Eko Heritage Awards 2024 Best Male Pageant Brand of the Year
See also Mr Nigeria
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