The Little Mr. & Miss Africa Nigeria 2025 pageant concluded with the crowning of young winners who will represent Nigeria at the continental finals in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2026.
The event celebrated intelligence, talent, and heritage, highlighting cultural diversity and confidence among participants. It produced standout winners who will carry Nigeria’s banner on the continental stage.
Queen Ene Adakole, CEO of EIS World and producer of the pageant, noted that this year’s competition not only produced official category winners but also talented runner-ups who have been specially selected to compete in the Top Model category at the continental finals.
Winners in the Toto category are Oladele Teniola (Toto Miss Africa Nigeria) and Jason Ogazie (Toto Mr. Africa Nigeria). In the Mini category, Janine Nneoma Obasi (Mini Miss Africa Nigeria) and Gbolahan Afolabi (Mini Mr. Africa Nigeria) emerged victorious. The Little category saw Praise Okeychukwu crowned Little Miss Africa Nigeria, while Ezeh Christabel Somtochukwu (Teen Miss Africa Nigeria) and Goodluck Akpevweoghene Ogboru (Teen Mr. Africa Nigeria) won the Teen category.
In addition to the winners, runner-ups will also represent Nigeria in Kenya 2026, competing for the prestigious Top Model titles. They include Anita Aigbudu (Toto Top Model), Christable Sunny Joseph (Mini Top Model), Emmanuella Samuel Young (Top Model), Treasure Metsese (Top Model), Onuchukwu Obianujunwa Saviour (Teen Top Model), and Eyarebe Jovita Ogheneruno (Top Model).
Queen Ene, who also serves as the National Director for Little Mr. & Miss Africa Nigeria, emphasised that the heart of the programme lies in celebrating cultural diversity, bringing together children from across Africa on one stage to share traditions, showcase talent, and compete with confidence.
