AKUDO EZINNE ANYAOHA EMERGES MISS NIGERIA 2013

WINNER & IST RUNNER-UP

Gorgeous & beautiful 22 year old Akudo Ezinne Anyaoha emerged the winner of the 38th edition of the Miss Nigeria Pageant last night at the at the 2013 edition of the competition held lastnite at the InterContinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The statuesque, Law graduate of Abia State University, dismantled all the other 20 contesting against her. 

She carted home a brand new car and would receive a cash price of #3 million Naira. And also for winning, she would be embarking on a sponsored trip by MUD Cosmetics to California, USA, which is the Headquarters of the make-up company.  The 1st runner-up is the sweetly beautiful Celestine Queen,21 & 2nd runner-up is 18 years old Olive Sadiq with the beautiful low cut.

We heard it was a packed event and as usual started 2 hours behind schedule. The venue could only allow for 500 guests, so much so that even an ex-queen was 'gated' and wasn't allowed in, majorly because 2 sets of IV's were printed and some of those with the scroll like IV's weren't allowed in, while the IV card's printed by Daily Times allowed guests in without stress. 

Some of the other former queens that attended were Helen Ajayi-Miss Nigeria 1979, Binta Sukai-Miss Nigeria 1990, Nwando Okwuosa-Miss Nigeria 2003, while the incredibly gorgeous Anita Iseghohi, MBGN 2004 also attended with her husband, Tom Iseghohi. 

Some of the dignitaries that attended were the 1st lady of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Ms Sally Mbanefo, the DG of NTDC, Ex-International J.J Okocha, who was a judge, Ex-beauty queen in the 80's and now founder of Isis Model and owner of the NNSM competition, Mrs. Joan Okorodudu, talk show host & founder of EbonyLife Tv, Mo Abudu, Publisher of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor, Hon. Abike Dabiri & her husband, Olumide & Dakore Akande, top Nigerian designer, Frank Osodi and many other guests. 

There were performances by the duo of Seyi Shay and Kaycee of the Limpopo fame. The event was hosted by the comedian AY & Eku Edewor, while there was comedy skits by the duo of Bovi & the newly married Elenu. 

Congratulations to the new Miss Nigeria.

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REGIONAL CASTING ELITE MODEL LOOK 2013

The modeling contest of the Elite network has become a worldwide renowned event. Every year, EML teams travel throughout the world in search of the top models of the future. For the 30^th consecutive year, Elite is organizing the most prestigious modeling contest in the world offering thousands of girls between 14 and 22 years old the opportunity to achieve their dream and follow in the footsteps of top models such as Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour, Gisele Bundchen and Sigrid Agren.

The Nigeria Elite team will be present on June 17 at 71 Raymond Njoku off Awolowo, Ikoyi, Lagos to discover the future top models.

The Elite team is touring Nigeria with 3 castings that will take place from Friday, July 12 to Saturday, July 20 2013.

DELTA STATE

Date: Friday, July 12 2013

Time : 9am -1pm

Venue: Rivotel Hotel, Majora Quarters, Ekrejeta, Abraka

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ELITE MODEL LOOK NIGERIA CASTING 2013

DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE NEXT SUPERMODEL?

 Elite Model Look Nigeria is searching for that girl that has what it takes to become the next super model.

Elite Model Look is the most renowned international modeling contest in the world and it has discovered some of the most successful models around the globe.

It is unique in providing the opportunity for young girls to enter the fashion industry and become models by beginning a fabulous career.

The Elite Model Look contest is a prestigious event open to beginners with a professional aim: looking for and discovering the young hopefuls who will become the Top Models of the future.

Since 1983, this competition has discovered future industry luminaries such as Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour, Tatjana Patitz, Claudia Schiffer, Karen Mulder, Linda Evangelista, Denisa Dvorakova and Gisele Bundchen whom were all discovered through ELITE.

For the 6th consecutive year, the Elite model look scouts will be touring around cities near you in Nigeria in search for that girl who has what it takes to represent Nigeria on the International stage.

NATIONAL CASTING FINALS

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ELOHOR ELIZABETH AISIEN ROCKS: NOW THE NEW FACE OF THE NEW MISS NIGERIA PAGEANT

African Times Network presents MISS NIGERIA 2012: The New Era

Daily Times Nigeria and African Times Network (ATN), the franchise owner of Miss Nigeria Pageant, are proud to announce that the 38^th Annual Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant will be held this year. 

ATN is made up of a global brand of companies based in Nigeria with various other offices and operations around the world and specializes in delivering trusted and quality products and services in media and communications.

The Miss Nigeria Pageant is the premier beauty pageant in Nigeria and is a well sought after title with world-class standards. Taking part in Miss Nigeria Pageant is a life-changing experience as it is the most prestigious beauty competition in Nigeria and the oldest pageant of all time, dating back in history to 1957.

Empowering women is Miss Nigeria Pageant’s passion and opportunities arise on many different platforms within and outside Nigeria. The winner of the pageant works for the organization during her reign, undertaking special duties and attending special events pertaining to governmental and non-governmental organization projects.

As the Queen Ambassador, Miss Nigeria will portray exemplary qualities and will serve as a role model for young women around the country.

A rigorous search for potential contestants will commence in October 2012. The casting auditions will be held in Nigeria, England and America, after which the Miss Nigeria Pageant grand event will take place in December 2012.

From 2009 to 2011, Chief Mrs Adenike Oshinowo-Soloye held the position as the Creative Director of the Miss Nigeria Pageant to inject elegance and pageantry to the brand.  During her time in office she maintained an exemplary reputation for Miss Nigeria and remains an active affiliate of the pageant.

For the year 2012, ATN has assembled a brand new board of directors and a new Creative Director and team led by Beth Model Management Africa, the organisers of Elite Model Look Nigeria.

Beth Management Limited was founded in 2005 by former beauty queen (Miss Nigeria UK 2001/2002), Mrs Elohor Elizabeth Aisien.

Under the new Creative Directorship of Mrs. Elohor Elizabeth Aisien, Miss Nigeria 2012 aims to deliver a fresh and innovative direction to the pageant this year.

Further information on casting dates and venues for the 2012 Miss Nigeria pageant will be announced shortly.