Miss Universe Nigeria 2022 is Miss Edo, Montana Onose Felix


Montana Onose Felix was named Miss Universe Nigeria 2022 after placing first runner-up during the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2022 pageant on Friday, October 21 at Eko Hotels & Suites in Lagos.

The 21-year-old model and actress, currently based in Texas, represented the Nigerian State of Edo in the 34th MBGN edition. She succeeds last year's titleholder Maristella Okpala and will now prepare to represent Nigeria at the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA this January.

A total of 37 women took part in the glittering national competition. The main title of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria and Miss World Nigeria 2022 went to Miss Abia, Ada Eme.

Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were Miss Anambra, Genevieve Ukatu; Miss Abuja, Ifeoma Uzogheli; and Miss Lagos, Lydia Balogun. They were named Miss Supranational Nigeria, Miss Ecowas Ecowas and Miss Tourism Nigeria, respectively.

Meet the new Miss Universe Nigeria:

Photos: Studio24 Photography / MBGN Silverbird

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