Nelson Enwerem, has emerged as the new Mr Nigeria, after beating nineteen other contestants to clinch the coveted prize at the finale held at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos on Sunday.
The 23-year-old also won the award for the “Most Talented contestant”, and will represent Nigeria at the Mr World contest, which holds in January in Manila, Philippines.
The live show also attracted a huge turnout of fans and celebrity guests who were treated to several activities ranging from fashion exhibition, dance, musical performances and comedy stints by Bash and Koffi.
While addressing the media at the finale of the contest, which was tagged “The Ideal Man”, the promoter of the pageant, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, said the contest was out to discover one ideal man. “Over the years, the contest has developed into a unique global brand touching lives and making positive impacts on the lives of young Nigerians and African youths.”
A former senator, Florence Ita-Giwa was the head of the panel of judges, which included top fashion designer, Mudi; security expert, Kunle Komolafe; PR practitioner, Kufre Ekanem; blogger, Ono Bello and Temi Osin, among others.
Past winners of the Mr Nigeria title include Bryan Okwara in 2007, Kenneth Okolie in 2010, Deji Bakare in 2012 and Emmanuel Ikubese in 2014. Ikubese was the first runner-up at the 2014 Mr World contest.
I googled Deji Bakare. That guy is not looking hot anymore o. His looks these days are so unspectacular. Melvin Oduah should’ve won Mr Nigeria that year.
Anyway, congrats to Nelson.
23 yrs old? I don’t believe it ?