5 African Beauty Queens Making Headlines in 2026, Including Nigeria’s Danielle Adewusi
Five reigning beauty queens from Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda are drawing attention for their pageant achievements and advocacy work in 2026. Nigeria’s Osele Iruomachukwu won the inaugural Miss Continental World title in Thailand. Dr Danielle Adewusi, Miss Universe Nigeria, is preparing to represent the country internationally while promoting women’s health. Tamunosoye Karibi-George, Miss World Nigeria, focuses her advocacy on inclusion and support for children with special needs. Tanzania’s Jihan Mohin Dimack won Miss Grand International, while Uganda’s Mitchelle Daka was crowned Miss Universe Uganda. Both queens are using their platforms to promote humanitarian causes, mental-health awareness and youth empowerment.
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