Mr Ideal Nigeria Explained

Mr Ideal Nigeria should not be confused with Mr Nigeria.

Formation:2010
Type:Beauty pageant
Headquarters:Lagos
Leader Title:Pageant organiser
Leader Name:House of Twitch
Mr Ideal Nigeria
Size:100px
Location:Nigeria

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

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]

History

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

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

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

Awards and nominations

!Award !Year !Category!Results!Ref.
Eko Heritage Awards2023Best Male pageant brand of the year

References

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

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