The recently concluded Miss Universe 2024 will go down in history as one with many ‘firsts’ and records. The 73rd edition which saw Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig emerge as winner was held on November 16 in Mexico with 125 contestants in total, 41 more contestants than in 2023. From many countries making their debuts to others returning after a...
Chidinma Adetshina has made history as the first Nigerian to secure the Miss Universe pageant’s first-runner-up position. The finale, held last night at the Arena CDMX in Mexico, saw Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, emerge as the crown winner, with Adetshina finishing second. The 21-year-old also made history as the first Miss Denmark to win the coveted crown. Adetshina...
Mia le Roux has pulled out of the Miss Universe finals this weekend organisers have announced, citing health concerns. The nature of the health issue was however undisclosed. The 28-year-old made history as the first-ever deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa in August, following a controversy-hit competition which saw one finalist withdraw after being trolled over her Nigerian...
128 contestants worldwide are set to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 competition, the 73rd edition. The Miss Universe finale will be held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, on 16 November 2024. At the end of the event, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua will crown her successor. About 19 beauty queens including Nigeria’s Chidinma Adetshina will compete for...
Following his victory in the 2024 presidential election, US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his campaign manager, Susie Wiles as his Chief of Staff. Her history-making appointment makes her the first woman to ever hold the position at the White House. The Chief of Staff, a pivotal role, acts as the president’s gatekeeper, managing White House staff, organizing the...
Perpetual Ukadike is set to represent Nigeria at the Miss International Beauty Pageant 2024 in Japan. Since October 29, the pageant has brought together 73 contestants worldwide, including representatives from African countries and major nations. In a build-up to the finale, contestants are engaging in various competitions. Perpetual is joined by contestants from Cote D’Ivoire, Cape Verde, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia,...
Several celebrities openly supported Kamala Harris on her road to becoming the United States’ first-ever female president including Cardi B. However, she lost the election on Wednesday to Donald Trump. The rapper who was vocal about her support for Harris penned an open letter shortly after Trump was declared winner. She wrote: “To Vice President Kamala, no matter what they’ve...
Mide, one of the daughters of veteran actress Sola Sobowale, has gotten married to her man, Francis Osinloye. The couple tied the knot in a private wedding in the United Kingdom. Here are photos from the wedding as shared by the mother of the bride via her Instagram page. She wrote: Signed and Sealed! Glory be to God. Congratulations my...
Meet Naomi Whitehead who is believed to be the oldest living person in North America. Born September 1910, Whitehead attained the status following the passing of Elizabeth Francis on October 22, at the age of 115. The 114-year-old who has never smoked or drank alcohol attributes her longevity to ‘good genes’ and enjoying various activities such as cooking, baking, drawing...
British-Nigerian, Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the UK’s new Conservative Party Leader after defeating Robert Jenrick. With her win, the former Trade Secretary has made history as the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK. The 44-year-old succeeds Rishi Sunak after winning 53,806 votes against Jenrick’s 41,388 votes in the final voting announced on...