The House of Twitch has unveiled the first 30 contestants making it into the Top 40 for Miss Ideal Nigeria 2025, setting the stage for what promises to be an extraordinary competition that goes far beyond beauty. Among the newly announced group are doctors, economists, psychologists, creatives, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the pageant’s mission to celebrate intelligence, talent, and social impact alongside poise and elegance. This year’s winner will enjoy a transformative reign that includes representing Nigeria at an international pageant, walking at major international fashion weeks, securing a modeling contract, and receiving prizes worth over ₦10 million in cash and gifts.
The organizers say they are looking for queens who are not just beautiful but accomplished and passionate about making a difference. That standard has been exemplified by the reigning Miss Ideal Nigeria, Nehita Irieme, a filmmaker representing Edo State. Since winning the 2024 edition, Nehita has walked at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, become the face of Amstel Malta, and appeared at Africa’s most prestigious red-carpet events such as the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards and the TrendUpp Awards. Her reign has also been marked by impactful social work. She won Best Beauty Queen of the Year and Best Social Project for “Know Your Art,” her social enterprise that offers skill acquisition classes to underserved communities. In February, she expanded this effort in partnership with the Harvesters Foundation of Harvesters Church, demonstrating the kind of purposeful leadership the pageant hopes to inspire.
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Miss Ideal Nigeria has become a proven platform for launching careers and causes, with past queens going on to impressive achievements. Alumni include Princess Adesile, the Cultural Ambassador of Ojude Oba and African Fashion Week London; Precious Adigwe, who won Best in Sports at Miss Global Beauty Queen in Singapore; Wendu Eze, who represented Nigeria at Top Model of the World; and Sonia Ben, who took Nigeria to Miss Tourism Worldwide. Others such as Stephanie Kingsley and Trusmudje have also left their mark, while Oyindamola met with the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly to discuss advancing education for children in the state.
This year’s first 30 contestants in the Top 40 include Chisom Ukata, Success Pepple, Christina Ihenacho, Chidera Vivian, Happiness Igwilo, Oluwaseun Felicity, Ononuju Esther, Wycliff Retnaan, Angel Favour, Omolara Roheem, Abisola Oladipo, Love Kelechi, Chidinma Brown, Vivian Mmesoma, Afolabi Victoria, Jolayemi Dada, Chukwu Gold, Kehinde Manyin, Goodness Frank, Kasa Joan, Ayomide Olumuyide, Oyediran Favour, Oguntuase Maryam, Omobolaji Samiat, Eucharia David, Sanni Solape, Daniella Okwori, Ige Moyyosioluwa, Ihenacho Christina, and Beulah Onyinyechi. The remaining 10 contestants who will complete the Top 40 are set to be revealed soon, heightening anticipation for what is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive and inspiring editions in the pageant’s history.
Beyond the prizes and glamour, Miss Ideal Nigeria is deeply committed to empowering its contestants. The program offers training in catwalk, etiquette, public speaking, and the design of social impact projects, ensuring that the crowned queen is not only a representative of Nigeria’s beauty but also its strength, talent, and compassion on the global stage.
