All is set for the grand finale of the 2026 Miss World Festival in the tourist city of Nha Trang, Vietnam, with strong support for Nigeria’s representative, Queen Tamunosoye Karibi George.
A high-powered Nigerian delegation is in Vietnam to support the Rivers State-born beauty queen as she competes for the coveted Miss World crown.
The Federal Government delegation is led by the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Representing the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, is the Permanent Secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr. Honor Sirawoo, mni, who is leading a state delegation.
Also present are Prof. Steve Azaiki, Chairman of Miss World Nigeria and former member of the House of Representatives, as well as Udengs Eradiri, an activist and politician from Bayelsa State.
The Silverbird Group, led by the National Director of Miss World Nigeria, Mr. Guy Murray-Bruce, is also represented by a team supporting the Nigerian contestant.
Queen Soye’s immediate and extended family are equally present, including her parents, Barrister Karibi and Mrs. Ebitari George, her uncle, Dr. Dawari George, a former member of the House of Representatives, alongside other family members and representatives of communities from Rivers and Bayelsa States.
Team Soye lead, Prince Iwefa Aganaba, described the grand finale as a “coronation ceremony” celebrating and rewarding beauty with a purpose.
There is growing excitement among the Nigerian delegation in Vietnam, following Queen Soye’s impressive performance throughout the competition. Support from across Africa has also been described as unprecedented, with Nigerians and Africans rallying behind her as she bids for the Miss World crown.
