# Misters of Nigeria

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 Oluwatobi Emmanuel Adesanya, a fashion model who represented Ogun State in the competition.
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.

## 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 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.

## Titleholders

| Year | Winner | Runner(s) up | Runner(s) up | Runner(s) up | Runner(s) up | Runner(s) up |
| 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 | Ogbuokiri Favour | Nwajagu Samuel | Prosper Ndee | Samson Sunday Ukpong | Bright Pepple |

## International level
### Color keys

* : 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 |
| 2021 | Emmanuel Somto | Imo | Mister Global | Top 15 | Mister Popularity Top 5 - Best in National Costume Top 5 - The Most Inspirational Videos |
| 2022 | Isinwa Senator | Imo | Mister Global | Top 15 | Mister Popularity |
| 2022 | Iroegbulam Christopher | Abuja | Manhunt International | Top 17 | |
| 2023 | Oluwaseyifunmi Araga | Lagos | Mister Global | Top 15 | 1st Runner-up - Smart Chinese Guy Mahasarakham 3rd Runner-up - Mister Popular of Mahasarakham |
| 2023 | Martin Osagie | Abuja | Mister International | Unplaced | |
| 2024 | Nwajagu Samuel | Anambra | Mister International | Winner | Best in Swimwear |
| 2024 | Ogbuokiri Favour | Enugu | Mister Global | 2nd runner-up | Voice for Changes |

## State competition

List of Misters of Nigeria State Competitions :
| State | Debut | Organizers | State title |
| 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 | Won | |