Influence- The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
This year's annual Most Influential Pageant Personalities in Nigeria List lets us step back all the way to 2015 and measure the forces in Nigerian Pageantry that directly or indirectly moves us.
Which is more powerful? Popular? Controversial? Ambitious? Successful?
The lessons of the past or the lure of the future?. The people in which we spotlight range from rationally famous to the literally anonymous.
There are national, state and zonal producers, Choreographers, Catwalk coaches, Chaperones, Bloggers, ex and reigning beauty queens, pageant couturier and a number of persons who significantly affect the development and circle of nigerian pageantry.
One way or another, they each embody a breakthrough, breaking boundaries, breaking barriers, breaking records and setting them as well. They are seekers with fearless willingness to be surprised by what they do, what they create.
There are all sorts of iconic yardstick for measuring influence:
·A household name like Agbani Darego who made a massive comeback on the World stage by being part of the Miss World Jury.
·Or Collete Nwadike who became the first black to win the Exquisite Face of the Universe
· Or Ben Bruce who now has the most successive pageant editions (31)
·And so on...
To capture what sets these honorees apart, we reach out to people with deep, wide and resolute knowledge of Nigerian Pageantry to give us varying verdicts on each individual.
The fun of shaping this list is sharing the vision of people exploiting and exploring the true art, beauty and passion of pageantry.
The people on the list, each in their own way significant way, have lessons to teach. We can debate those lessons, we dont have to endorse them or agree with them, but the influence and statements of this year's" 20 Most Influential Pageant Personalities in Nigeria" (as reviewed from March 2015- March 2016) to my mind, is that down to the last person; they have the power to directly or indirectly make you love or hate pageantry, keep you closer or further away from it.. and thus, they are using it.
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Agbani Darego
Role: Ex Beauty Queen
No plenty introduction. First black Miss World is enough influence on its on. She's a lasting legacy, a continuous compelling influence. She embodies hope for not just Nigerians every year, but for the black community at large.
Every year, not just in 2015, many more years come, every pageant girl out there is poised to repeat Agbani's success. Its a yearly challenge.
Remarkably, in 2015, Agbani made a comeback in the Miss World stage as part of the grand finale judging panel/Jury for the 65th edition in Sanya, China.
Agbani is all about the records. Breaking and setting them.
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Ben Murray Bruce
Role: Pageant Producer
Does he need any introduction?.. Currently the senator representing Bayelsa State in the federal constituency, Ben Bruce remains the God-father and revolutionary of Nigerian Pageantry.
Through these platforms- Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria & Mr Nigeria (officially franchised to Miss World, Miss Universe& Mr World Pageants), he and his company- Silverbird Group has bettered the lives of many girls and boys in Nigeria and for many more years to come.
Top notch, star-studded and world class- The MBGN was listed No.1 on the TOP 5 pageant grand finale of 2015 rankings and looks likely to remain on that spot for some time.
With his continuous remarkable influence in the Nigerian Pageantry, and beyond, Ben remains a force to reckon with.


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Kingsley Amafibe
Role: Pageant Producer
The chief executive officer of Peace Ambassador Agency and organizer of Peace Achievers Awards & notably, Miss Ambassador for peace Nigeria beauty pageant.
In 2015, Kingsley spearheaded the most star-studded grand finale in the country, thus, earning a place in the Top 5 grand finale rankings in the same year.
Kingsley Amafibe, is a huge recipient and a giver of numerous awards and accolades. A true ambassador for peace and tranquility.
With just four edition to its pageant's name, and fifth in view,he continues to be one of the reputable household names in Nigerian Pageantry and prominent producer of hardworking and enterprising beauty queens.

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Lalah Aniemeka
Role: Chaperone
A veteran in her field. A "mother" of many made models and Queens. "Aunty Lalah" as she's popularly called has been into the game way back 2007, since then, She has been relentlessly important.
2015 wasn't any different, maybe even better, Lalah was involved in so many distinguished pageants with a record of 10+. Also, adding to her rack, an award-winning year
She's a chaperone with a difference- advising, safeguarding, protecting, commanding and teaching, to mention a few are features that make her incomparable.

Magnificent Godwin
Role: Graphics Artist
With his starring brand name- "MagDesigns", Magnificent Godwin has over a short period of time mesmerized us with sizzling artistic works and pageant branding.
His designs are epic, top notch and breathtaking. He's created something outstanding and beautiful, something extraordinary in terms of designing pageant prints, thus becoming one of Nigeria's sorted-after and powerful graphics designer.
In 2015, The "MagDesign" trademark logo was seen in over 50 pageants' posters, billboards, banners, Handbill, or flyers nationwide.
And In 2016, he's already kicked off with a remarkable pace.


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