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Ugochi Ihezue Wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2023
Ugochi Ihezue Wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2023
In a historic moment for Nigerian beauty pageants, Ugochi Mitchel Ihezue, the former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2017 hailing from Imo State, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2023. This remarkable achievement has etched her name in the annals of Nigerian pageantry as the first woman to claim both prestigious beauty titles.
Ihezue faced stiff competition, triumphing over 36 other talented contestants to secure the coveted Miss Universe crown. The event took place at the opulent Convention Center of Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos on Sunday, September 10th.
During the ceremony, Miss Nasarawa earned the Miss Photogenic award, Miss Taraba dazzled in the Best Traditional Costume category, and Miss Borno claimed the Miss Amity award.
Beyond the glitz and glamour, Ihezue advocates for women to break free from societal constraints to embrace limitless possibilities. Her commitment to this cause led her to undertake a rigorous MBA program at the prestigious Lagos Business School, equipping her with the knowledge and skills needed to champion women’s empowerment.
As the reigning Miss Universe Nigeria, Ihezue is set to represent her country on the global stage at the Miss Universe 2023 competition scheduled to take place in El Salvador on November 18th, 2023.
In 2023, Silverbird Productions breathed new life into Miss Universe Nigeria, differentiating it from MBGN. Guy Murray-Bruce, brother of the renowned Nigerian politician Ben Murray-Bruce, revealed that MUN has embraced a fresh format, emphasizing inclusivity regardless of marital status, body type, skin shade, height, or weight, thus distinguishing it from its Westernised predecessor.
Ugochi Mitchel Ihezue’s double crowning inspires women nationwide, demonstrating that beauty and intellect are a powerful combination capable of breaking barriers and forging paths to success.
Serie A: Oliseh advises Osimhen to quit Napoli over TikTok video
Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has advised Victor Osimhen to leave Serie A champions Napoli.
Napoli mocked Osimhen in a TikTok video posted earlier this week after he missed a penalty in the 0-0 draw at Bologna.
The forward reacted by deleting all of Napoli’s pictures and videos from his social media handles, with his agent threatening to take legal action against the club.
The 24-year-old snubbed a number of his teammates on his arrival at the team hotel ahead of Napoli’s Serie A clash with Udinese on Wednesday.
Commenting on the issue, Oliseh wrote on his X handle:” Forever proud to be Nigerian; One must show personality, work hard & refuse to be intimidated. let Racists and ingrates talk! That’s why they are eternal losers who secretly wish they were created like you! Osimhen needs to leave Napoli as soon as yesterday!!.“
The forward has scored four goals in six league appearances for Rudi Garcia’s side this season.
Top Gospel Singer, Mama Soni Set To Release Super Single, Sowaji
kemi Adeniyi-Babalola (KAB), popularly known as “Mama Sioni” or Segan mi D’ogo was born into the family of Elder and Deaconess Augustine and Lucia Adeniyi at Lawanson, Surulere – Lagos on May 1st, 1967.
As a Lagos-born Nigerian Soul, Highlife Gospel Singer, and Song Writer, she attended Municipal Primary School, Obele-Odan, Surulere, Doherty Memorial Grammar School, Ijero Ekiti, Lagos State Polytechnic, and University of Lagos respectively.
Her first debut DANSAKI RE, IN 1990 was a Hit, which got her signed into a EMI Record aka Ivory Music and Remdel Music for Ten Years, where she released DANSAKI RE, I HAVE JOY(another super hit), ROSE OF SHARON AND SHOUT IT LOUD. Shortly after completing her 10-year contract, she released another Great Hit titled Segan mi D’ogo which earned her that stage name. Another album followed in 2006 Sioni Npe Mi which was yet another super hit that changed her stage name once again to Mama Sioni.
Her other Albums include Ilekun Ayo, Eri Nla, Iwe Orin I & ll, Dara Funmi, My Halleluyah, and Sowaji ( heartbeat and Prayer for our dear Motherland).
KAB worked at different corporate offices before resigning to Music., but aside from music, she is an Evangelist of the Word and Marriage Counsellor.
She is happily married to Engr and Pastor Adeolu Babalola. She has three lovely children: Oluwanifemi, Oluwadabira, and ObabiOlorunkosi! (In case you find the names tongue-twisting, simply call them Precious, Promise & Praise😇)
KAB is a spirit-filled Gospel Maestro dedicated to song evangelism and pure Gospel music.
Kemi Adeniyi Babalola is set to release a single on the 1st of October 2023, Titled SOWAJI on Audiomac, Spotify, Boomplay and Youtube
Sam Larry Reveals Why He Attacked Mohbad
One of the most wanted men in connection with the death of the late Nigerian artist Mohbad, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in police custody. According to the Nigerian Police, they said: “He is currently assisting with the ongoing investigation.”
He released the press statement earlier today.
‘2 years ago, I gave Ileri N2m to perform at my mother’s annual remembrance concert at Ikorodu, he boy never turned up, so I called him to ask why?, He then said he was not feeling well and when I asked for a refund, he said he lost his phone and money recently when the NDLEA raided his place in the process and since he was leaving Marlian Records, he is now broke, with no commitment to repay, then left, all for me to later hear that this same boy was having a musical video shoot the next door, practically next street to my house, so I went there to ask for my money again, we had an argument that lasted 5mins, even one of his friends insisted he was going pay the money, up till today one kobo they have not paid me, this was early last year. I have since then moved.
I traveled to Kenya to find a new African act that can be performed at my mother’s concert this year. I have been away since August 20!, till now I don’t know anything other than what was written in the blogs and press. I don’t even know where he lives, I only know his former label boss and their house. I don’t know any nurse or doctor or hospital, I don’t know anything about his movement, I don’t have that time, I have lost a lot more money than that before, you win some you lose some.
That is my story case close. I came here willingly and happily. I know nothing about how the musician died ‘”
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