igeria’s representative at the Miss World 2026 competition, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, has earned another major international achievement after advancing to the Top 12 at the global pageant held in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Karibi-George’s performance has placed Nigeria among the countries that made it through to the final stages of the competition, following her earlier victory in the Africa Top Model category.
The achievement has drawn praise from Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, who congratulated the Nigerian representative for her performance on the global stage.
In a message celebrating the achievement, the minister described Karibi-George’s performance as a source of pride for Nigeria and encouraged her to continue representing the country positively.
The Miss World competition, one of the world’s most prominent international beauty and cultural events, brings together representatives from countries across the globe and places significant emphasis not only on beauty but also on purpose, advocacy, leadership and cultural representation.
Karibi-George’s success in the Africa Top Model category was particularly significant, as it highlighted Nigeria’s representation within the wider African fashion and creative industry. Her subsequent qualification for the Top 12 further extended her run at the competition.
Her performance also provides an opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s creative talent, fashion, culture and young people to an international audience at a time when the country’s creative economy continues to receive increased attention.
The 2026 Miss World competition concluded on September 5 in Nha Trang, Vietnam, with Karibi-George finishing among the Top 12 contestants.
For Nigeria’s fashion and entertainment ecosystem, her achievement represents another example of Nigerian talent gaining visibility on a global platform.
