Tamunosoye Karibi-George, representing Bayelsa State, has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026.
The 26-year-old, from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, emerged winner among 20 finalists in a competition themed “Pride, Power, and Purpose.”
She was crowned on Saturday night at a grand finale held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.
She will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival, scheduled to hold in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from August 9 to September 5, 2026.
Silverbird Group founder and former lawmaker representing Bayelsa East, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who announced and celebrated the win, described Karibi-George as “more than a queen.”
“WE HAVE A QUEEN! A new chapter begins. Please join us in celebrating TAMUNOSOYE KARIBI-GEORGE, representing Bayelsa State, as the newly crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026!” Murray-Bruce posted on X on Sunday.
