By Ayo Onikoyi
Tamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after emerging winner at the pageant’s grand finale held at Balmoral Hall, Lagos, on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The 26-year-old beauty queen, who represented Bayelsa State, hails from Port Harcourt. She defeated 19 other contestants in the competition themed Pride, Power and Purpose.
Karibi-George succeeds Joy Mojisola Raimi and will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival scheduled to hold in Ho Chi Minh City from August 9 to September 5, 2026.
Karibi-George is the founder of Beyond Labels, an initiative that supports children with special needs and promotes inclusion and equal opportunities.
Joining Karibi-George in the top five were Dionne Chisom Nwagbo of Anambra State, who finished as first runner-up; Shuntell Ezomo of Edo State, who emerged second runner-up; Irene Irene of Abuja; and Gold of Rivers State.
