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Not to be confused with Mr Nigeria.
Mr Ideal Nigeria
Formation2010
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersLagos
Location
Pageant organiser
House of Twitch
Websitehouseoftwitch.com

Mr Ideal Nigeria which was established in 2010 is an annual pageant that empowers young men in Nigeria physically, socially and economically. The winner of Mr Ideal Nigeria automatically represents Nigeria at Mr Africa International. Mr Ideal Nigeria emerged best male pageant brand of the year at the Eko Heritage awards in 2023.[1]

The pageant was created by House of Twitch and has produced notable figures in the entertainment sector, including Mr Africa International, Emmanuel Umoh, (1st Nigerian to win Mr Africa), Yemi Cregz  (Big Brother Housemate), Alvin Abayomi, Hermes and Gedoni (Big Brother house mates), Nollywood Actor Jidekene (from living in Bondage) Zeal (Mercedes Benz Fashion week), Zander (Dubai Fashion week) and several others[2]

The current title holder is Daniel Olatunji[3]

Competition[edit]

Every year contestants are being selected from all 36 states in Nigeria and the FCT to contest for the title. Registration is done on their official website and is open to all Nigerian males. As at 2023, the winner of this pageant gets a cash prize of 5 million naira, a car, scholarship to Royal Arts Academy, becomes an ambassador to top fashion labels, and also represent Nigeria at the Mister Africa International.[4][5]

Other winners that are being crowned at the competition is Mr Ideal Nigeria-Tourism, Mr Ideal Nigeria-Earth, Mr Ideal Nigeria-ECOWAS, who stands a chance to represent Nigeria at Mr Tourism World in Brazil and Man of the World in Philippines.[6][5]

History[edit]

The maiden edition of the Mr Ideal Nigeria competition was launched in 2010 and was held in Akure and has since then become an annual event and a life changing one for its participants. A total of 15 successful editions have been held annually since 2010.[7]

The Mr Ideal Nigeria 2012 raised money for children who have been affected by the recent bombings in the country in partnership with Project Friendship Initiative.[8]

Some notable persons that emerged from Mr Ideal Nigeria are; Emmanuel Umoh (1st Nigerian to win Mister Africa), Yemi Cregz  (Big Brother Housemate), Alvin Abayomi, Hermes and Gedoni (Big Brother house mates), Jidekene (from living in Bondage) Zeal (Mercedes Benz Fashion week), Zander (Dubai Fashion week) and several others.[9]

The likes of Stan Nze, Big Brother Naija stars Boma and Yerins, Victor Okpala have all graced the pageant as judges [10]

International level[edit]

Mr Ideal Nigeria 2019, Emmanuel Umoh became the first Nigerian to win the Mr Africa International title since its inception in 2011. The 6’3 ft model from Akwa Ibom State, edged out 24 other contestants from other African countries.[11][12]

Mr Ideal Nigeria 2023, Rickie Mannie became the second Nigerian to emerge Mr Africa International beating 30 other contestants from other African countries to the title [13]

Titleholders[edit]

List of winners of Mr Ideal Nigeria from its inception
Year Titleholder Notes Ref
2010 Wale Bello Represented Nigeria at the WCOPA in Los Angeles winning the best model medal
2011 Ayotunde Ajiboye CEO of Clipse Entertainment [14]
2012 Abayomi Alvin Now a Nollywood actor and model [15]
2013 Dayo Ifepariola Modelled at Mercedez benz fashion week, Abuja
2014 Stanley Igwilo Emerged Mr West Africa. Now the CEO of Next Fitness outfit, Abuja. [16]
2015 John Iwueke Walked some of the biggest runways, appeared in commercials for Airtel Nigeria , Vodafone Uganda etc.
2016 Prince Ehirim Featured in movie Calabash. covered several magazines including Ultimate Fitness, La Mode Magazine. [17]
2017 Steve Onyeneke Emerged face of 9mobile. walked on several fashion shows including African fashion week Nigeria. [18]
2018 Chuckie Ihebuzor Emerged 2nd runner up at Mr Africa international. He is currently the face of BYC, an international underwear company. [19]
2019 Emmanuel Umoh Emerged Mr Africa international 2019 [12]
2020 Jodrey Alabi Represented Nigeria at Mr Africa International [20]
2021 Anthony Okechukwu Humanitarian and entrepreneur [21]
2022 Ronald Shakur I.T consultant
2023 Rickie Mannie Emerged Mr Africa International 2023 [13]
2024 Daniel Olatunji Represents Nigeria at Mr Africa International [3]

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Awards and nominations[edit]

Award Year Category Results Ref.
Eko Heritage Awards 2023 Best Male pageant brand of the year Won [1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Obampon, Kelvin (2023-07-17). "Eko Heritage Awards: Mr Ideal Nigeria emerges best male pageant brand". The Paradise News. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  2. ^ AsuquoE (2023-01-19). "PHOTOS: Meet the Mr Ideal Nigeria 2023 Top 100 Contestants". TalkMedia Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  3. ^ a b Adebayo, Segun (2024-06-05). "Daniel Olatunji crowned Mr Ideal Nigeria 2024". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  4. ^ jess (2013-10-16). "Mr. Ideal 2012 Returns With A Blast". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  5. ^ a b Ayanda, Tunde (2023-05-13). "Frills, cheers as Rickie Mannie wins 2023 Mr Ideal Nigeria". Tribune. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  6. ^ AsuquoE (2022-01-12). "Nigeria's biggest male pageant is back for it's 13th edition". TalkMedia Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  7. ^ Ayanda, Tunde (2024-05-25). "15 years after, celebrating the role of data analysis in Mr Ideal Competition". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  8. ^ jess (2013-10-16). "Countdown To The Mr. Ideal Nigeria Competition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  9. ^ Rubaya, Tapiwa (2024-05-30). "15 Years of Mister Ideal Nigeria: Celebrating a legacy of empowerment and growth". Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  10. ^ AsuquoE (2022-04-26). "Ronald Shakur wins 2022 Mr Ideal Nigeria". TalkMedia Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  11. ^ publishers, Vanguard (2019-11-30). "2019 Mr Ideal Nigeria sets to represent Nigeria at Mr. Africa Intl". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  12. ^ a b Nation, The (2019-12-20). "Emmanuel Umoh wins Mister Africa". The Nation. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  13. ^ a b Ayanda, Tunde (2023-10-21). "Cheers as Rickie Mannie wins the MHM". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  14. ^ "Ayotunde Ajiboye wins Mr Ideal Nigeria 2011 - AmeyawDebrah.com". 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  15. ^ Rapheal (2023-08-19). "Why I'll never date an actress again – Abayomi Alvin, actor". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  16. ^ "Meet Mr Ideal Nigeria 2014 winner, Stanley Igwilo". Gistmania. 2014-04-01. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  17. ^ BusinessDay (2016-06-16). "Fitness model, Mr Ideal 2016, IT expert Prince Ehirim bares it all". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-06-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  18. ^ "Mr. Imo wins Mr. Ideal Nigeria 2017". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  19. ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (2018-05-13). "New Mr Ideal Nigeria emerges". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  20. ^ AsuquoE (2020-09-01). "Mr. Abuja, Jodrey Alabi wins Mr Ideal Nigeria 2020". TalkMedia Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  21. ^ Austin, Anne (2022-04-29). "From the Runway to the Crown, Anthony Okechukwu's (Mr. Ideal Nigeria) Victory Secrets | Prazzle Magazine". Prazzle. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  22. ^ AsuquoE (2019-03-29). "Mr Ideal Nigeria Winners; Where are they now?". TalkMedia Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
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