How 25-year-old Chidinma Aaron emerged 42nd Miss Nigeria

25 year old Anambra- born Chidinma Aaron,  representing the South-East zone and a graduate of Business Administration from Lead City University, Ibadan has emerged winner of the 42nd edition of the prestigious Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant held last Sunday at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Chidinma emerged first, beating 17 other beautiful contestants to clinch the ultimate prize of N3 million, a luxury apartment and an automobile, while the duo of Chisom Dunu and Ameh Munirah emerged first and second runner up respectively.

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The event, which attracted the cream of the society, kicked off with the red carpet, hosted by 2018 Big Brother contestant, Tobi Bakre.

Speaking on this year’s edition of the pageant, chairman Folio Media group, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, stressed the need that the pageant had, over the years, improved and impact ed the lives of its participants.

He said, “Yearly, the Miss Nigeria theme has remained empowering women beyond beauty as organisers seek to consider applicants beyond their physical look alone but their intellect which matters a lot’.

Speaking further on this year’s edition, Miss Nigeria 1979, Helen Prest, noted that in selecting the ultimate winner six core targets would be crucial which includes education, environment, arts and culture, health, financial management and technology.

Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Kaylah Oniwo, this year’s edition recorded a massive turnout of over a thousand applicants with 40 contestants making it to Lagos for auditions which entailed coming up with a campaign against child molestation, a stride no other beauty pageant has recorded.

However, one of the unique features of this year’s edition was the fact that, unlike other pageants that had 36 contestants battling for the ultimate prize, the Miss Nigeria organisers made a final selection of 18 contestants drawn from the six geo-political zones with three contestants representing each zones.

The event saw contestants showcasing their Nigerian traditional attires and evening wear as designed by Maryam Elisha, CEO, Rikaotobyme.

The contestants were, however, judged by Rita Dominic, Tatiana Moussalli, Konye Nwabogor, Fade Ogunro, Uredi Grace, Jasmine Tukur, David Wej, Lessi Peter Vigboro and Osepiribon Ben-Willie, amongst others

Twelve contestants made it to the question and answer stage asked by the audience. The audience were also thrilled with musical performances by Dede Mabiaku, Johnny Drille and comedian, Bovi, amongst others.

Recalling her moments as a former queen and 41st Miss Nigeria, Mildred Ehiguese advised the new queen to be hardworking and represent the brand well as it has become an eye opener toward achieving her core dreams.