Tamunosoye Karibi-George, Nigeria's 26-year-old Miss World representative, has arrived in Vietnam to compete at the 73rd Miss World Festival. The beauty queen is representing Nigeria alongside contestants from across the world.
Miss World Nigeria 2026 Crowned After National Competition in Lagos
Tamunosoye Karibi-George, a 26-year-old from Port Harcourt, was crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after emerging winner among 20 finalists in Lagos. Karibi-George, who is originally from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, represented Bayelsa State during the competition.
Before leaving for Vietnam, she said, "Vietnam is calling, and Nigeria is coming," while stressing that her mission is bigger than winning a crown. Karibi-George is the founder of Beyond Labels, an initiative supporting children with special needs. She hopes to improve on Nigeria's Top 20 finish at the last Miss World competition.
Beyond Labels: Karibi-George's Advocacy for Children with Special Needs
Karibi-George is passionate about advocacy, especially for children living with special needs. She founded Beyond Labels, an initiative that promotes inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunities for children with disabilities. Through the project, she encourages society to focus on people's abilities rather than their limitations. The advocacy forms a major part of her Miss World campaign, as the pageant places strong emphasis on contestants using their platforms to create positive social impact.
A Nigerian Beauty Queen on the Global Stage
This isn't Karibi-George's first time representing Nigeria on the global stage. In 2024, she won Miss Africa International in Accra, Ghana, a victory that gave her international exposure before eventually clinching the Miss World Nigeria title. With that impressive record, many Nigerians will be hoping Karibi-George can go even further and possibly bring home the famous Blue Crown.
As activities continue in Vietnam ahead of the grand finale, Nigerians will be watching closely to see just how far Soye can go. One thing is certain: whether she returns with the crown or not, she's already using the global stage to tell a bigger story about purpose, inclusion, and representing Nigeria with pride.
Source: Pulse.ng
