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Stories from the crown.

Interviews, features and milestones of our queens - curated from across Nigerian and international media.

InterviewOct 25, 2024

Vanessa Edem: "Winning Miss Teen Nigeria Is a Befitting Birthday Gift to Me"

Three days after taking the crown at the Lagos Theatre, the newly crowned queen sat down to reflect on a victory that doubled as the perfect birthday gift.

Newly crowned Miss Teen Nigeria 2024, Vanessa Edem, described her win as a befitting birthday gift, coming just three days after the grand finale held in Lagos on October 5, 2024. Representing Cross River State, the 15-year-old shared how months of preparation, prayer and family support culminated in that defining night on stage. The interview also touched on her advocacy for people living with neurological disorders and her plans to use the platform to reach communities across Nigeria.

Source: Teen Trust NewsRead original

PageantOct 11, 2024

Vanessa Edem Sweeps Three Awards en Route to the Crown

Contesting as Miss Teen Cross River, the SS3 student and Head Girl of De Royal Apple School walked away with the crown - and three coveted awards.

After a keenly contested selection process over several months, ten teen finalists took the stage at the grand finale on October 5, 2024. Vanessa Edem emerged as queen, picking up Best Heritage Costume, the People's Choice Award and the Beautifully Driven Award on her way to the title. The report highlights the rigour of the selection process and the calibre of teens that the platform continues to attract across Nigeria.

Source: All WomenRead original

FeatureMay 17, 2025

Vanessa Edem Stuns at AMVCA11 Cultural Day

The reigning Miss Teen Nigeria made a striking appearance at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Cultural Day, draped in heritage.

Vanessa Edem turned heads on the AMVCA11 Cultural Day red carpet, presenting a confident, heritage-forward look that reflects the values of the Miss Teen Nigeria platform. The appearance underlined the queen's growing presence on major Nigerian cultural stages within months of her coronation.

Source: THISDAYRead original

InterviewOct 12, 2024

Vanessa Edem Featured in THISDAY Style

One of Nigeria's leading dailies sits down with the new queen days after her coronation in Lagos.

In this feature, THISDAY profiles Vanessa Edem's journey from the audition rooms to the Lagos Theatre stage, her family's pageant heritage - including her aunt, Miss Nigeria 2002 Sylvia Edem - and the advocacy work that will define her year as Miss Teen Nigeria 2024.

Source: THISDAYRead original

InternationalMar 17, 2024

Gift Ilovhogie Flies the Nigerian Flag at Miss Teen Icon International 2024

Popularly known as Modellah Gift, the Miss Teen Nigeria 2023 queen represented Nigeria at the inaugural Miss Teen Icon International in Phnom Penh.

After visa restrictions kept her from her earlier Venezuela assignment, Gift Ruth Ilovhogie went on to represent Nigeria at the first edition of Miss Teen Icon International, held at Aeon Mall Sensok in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on March 17, 2024. Competing against teens from 15 other countries, she made the Top 10, claimed the coveted Supermodel award and finished as 5th Runner-Up - a strong showing that placed Nigeria on the global teen pageantry map.

Source: Pageant Vote AsiaRead original

Announcement2025

Favour Uwa Appointed Miss Teen Nigeria 2025

Following the cancellation of the 2025 grand show, the Imo-born People's Choice and Beautifully Driven awardee steps into the crown.

Favour Uwa, who captured Nigeria's heart during the 2025 season by winning both the People's Choice (voting) Award and the Beautifully Driven Award, has been appointed Miss Teen Nigeria 2025 after the grand show was cancelled. A passionate advocate for mental health awareness and child education, she is currently pursuing admission into university and is set to use the platform to expand her advocacy nationwide.

Source: Miss Teen NigeriaRead original