once the date for the 9th edition of the Mr Ideal Nigeria Pageant.



The Mr Ideal Nigeria is one of the big 3 male pageants in West Africa together with Mr Ghana and Mr Nigeria but has differentiated itself from the other 2 by being the most consistent, holding every year since inception (2010) and churning out some of the most handsome men in the country hence becoming the most anticipated male pageant in Nigeria.
It has also inspired other male pageants in Africa to launch e.g. Mr Ideal Uganda , Mr Ideal Botswana and Mr Ideal Zambia amongst others
As we anticipate, we take a look at the states that always perform greatly at the Mr Ideal Nigeria. The ones we call the POWER HOUSES.
1) ABUJA
Since 2010 inception, the Abuja rep has always placed top 12 in the contest, never missing a year. In 2016, Prince Ehirim of Abuja won the pageant. In 2012 and 2017 they placed in top 5.
2) OYO
Oyo has had an outstanding success at the Mr Ideal Nigeria and just like its Abuja counterpart , has always placed in top 12. However they have never won the pageant.
3) IMO
They haven’t always placed in the top 12, but from 2013 – 2015 consistently placed in the top 5 and winning the pageant in 2017.
MR IDEAL NIGERIA AND IT'S POWER HOUSES
4) LAGOS
Of Course ! Lagos is a power house, with their rep getting the support of half the audience in the hall. They have not won the pageant before, but Lagos has placed top 5 in 2010 , 2012 and 2016.
5) BAYELSA
John Iwueke of Bayelsa won in 2015 and the following year Alex Gede placed 2nd and represented the country at Mister Africa International in London were he was the first runner up. In 2017 Bayelsa placed at the top 20.
6) AKWA IBOM
Nnamnid Azuide , brought alot of attention to the state in 2012 and since then they have constantly placed in top 20. In 2013 they placed top 3 and 2nd place in 2015 with Kenny Ike who eventually became Mr Grand Sea.
7) CROSS RIVER
Top 5 in 2010 , 2011 and 2017.
MR IDEAL NIGERIA AND IT'S POWER HOUSES
TARABA
Stanley Igwilo of Taraba won the pageant in 2014 and Stanley Iwezulu of 2016 placed in the top 5. They have had 4 top 12 placements in the history of the pageant
9) KWARA
With 2 back to back wins in 2010, 2011 and 5 top 20 placements, Kwara is definitely a state to look out for this year.
10) RIVERS
Rivers has never failed to place in the top 20 since inception of the pageant except in 2014 when the rep stepped out of the pageant at the last minute. They have never won the pageant.
The event is slated for April, 2018. Stay tuned to TLM as we bring you the predictions of who we think might win and also the best outfits on the red carpet at the grand finale.

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