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In recent years, the entertainment sub-sector in the country has witnessed the increasing introduction of beauty pageants in various forms and shades. From Miss  Nigeria, which started in 1957, to Silverbird Group’s Most Beautiful Girl in  Nigeria, MBGN, others such as Queen  Nigeria, Miss Teen Nigeria, Miss  Nigeria  in  America, Miss Earth  Nigeria, Sisi Oge, Miss Heritage  Nigeria  and so on, have sprung up. Most remarkable is the new trend trailing these pageants and that’s the fact that more than ever before, they all claim to promote African heritage above Western values and ideas. Practices at some of these pageants have however forced this claim to be questioned at different times.

Beauty pageantry Beauty queens, promiscuity, scandals
Perhaps due to the sexy dress patterns of contestants and the  daring manner in which they strut the runway, a large chunk of the society have found it almost difficult to separate pageantry from immorality. In fact, pageantry, to these ones, is a major breeding ground for promiscuity and all sorts of immoralities such as lesbianism, prostitution (i.e with judges and organisers for favour), etc.   This is regardless of the fact that many beauty queens have gone the extra mile to prove beyond reasonable doubt that pageantry isn’t all about promiscuity or immorality. Unfortunately though, several beauty queens have been associated with some very scandalous stories that shook, at different times, the media landscape, further bastardising the entire concept of pageantry. One of the most recent was the case of Chidinma Okeke, Miss Anambra 2015, in a leaked sex video in which the beauty queen was caught in an enthralling act of lesbianism with another beauty queen sometime between September and October, 2016. A second video surfaced, showing the queen and her partner, playing with cucumber, and using it as a intimacy gadget. The queen however claimed she was pressured to do the video by the organisers of the Miss Anambra Pageant, Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, a claim the organisers swiftly denied. That scandal further cast a shadow of gloom and almost doom on pageants in the country.

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In spite of such ugly tales however, beauty pageants cannot be said to be entirely bad—at least not with scores of positive stories that have emerged concerning many beauty queens in the past. Not to mention the impact these women have had on communities and society at large, even up to making global impact. Like Alex Nwankwo, CEO, Amity Global Network/Organiser, Most Beautiful Model in Nigeria, Most Beautiful Girl in Abuja recollected in a chat with Woman’s Own, Nigeria was recognized as the first African country to win ‘Miss World’ courtesy of the ex-Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, MBGN, Agbani Darego, where she was not only given money and prizes but gained world recognition. “The role of pageants in  Nigeria  and beyond cannot be quantified as several beauty queens have gone ahead to hit headlines in politics. The wife of late Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Bianca Ojukwu, was appointed Nigerian Ambassador to Spain during the Goodluck Jonathan administration; former beauty queen Regina Askia went ahead to become a super actress; former Miss Tourism Nigeria and current Face Of Exquisite Universe was made Special Assistant to Anambra State Governor on Tourism; same as ex- Miss Heritage Africa, Benedicta Akpana, who was appointed Executive Protocol Officer to Cross Rivers State governor, Ben Ayade,” he reeled out. Nwankwo who is Secretary-General of the Association of Beauty Pageant and Fashion Exhibition Organizers of Nigeria, ABPFEON, a body which has the Chairman of the Nigeria Police Commission, Mike Okiro, as Grand Patron, further explained that the relevance and benefits of pageantry far outweigh the scandals that have rocked some pageants in the country. According to him, it was actually to checkmate and streamline the activities of beauty pageants that ABPFEON was established. “The body is at advanced stage of correcting the negative activities in the industry just as the wind of change is blowing in all the sectors inNigeria,” he told Woman’s Own with pride. Gains for winners: For winners, the immediate gains of pageantry have also been enormous. From winning mouth-watering cash prizes to becoming instant car owners, getting   sponsored by several prestigious organisations, landing endorsement deals, representing Nigeria at international pageants, working with associated charities and using their status to promote their platforms (also known as ‘pet projects’), they are in fact fruitfully engaged throughout their reign. The winner of  Miss Nigeria 2016/2017 Pageant, Chioma Obiadi, for example, received a brand new Hyundai Grand Accent from Studio 24, an all-expense paid trip to France, courtesy Air France, one year free accommodation, complete style and beauty make over and N3 million. Winner of Queen Nigeria 2015 pageant, Diamond Okoh, also walked home with a brand new Renault Logan, N1.5 million cash, an ambassadorial role and a chance to represent  Nigeria  at international events among other fantastic prizes.   For Miss Ijeoma Okafor, Miss Tourism from Face of Nigeria Beauty Pageant 2015, who spoke with Woman’s Own, participating in a beauty pageant has also impacted her life positively. “If you compare now and back then when I wasn’t a beauty queen, there’s a lot difference. It has given me the privilege to reach out and be outspoken because I used to be a shy person. I had my first car as a beauty queen from my first contest. It has expanded my network, business opportunities and has changed my status quo, both socially and economically. The reigning Most Beautiful Model In Nigeria, Queen Yvette Meurer was gifted a plot of Land at the Numatville Megacity in Abuja when she won in 2016

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Apart from being an integral part of their reign as queens, the pet projects of most beauty queens have in no mean way impacted lives in many societies.  Throughout her reign as Winner of the Sisi Oge  Pride of Africa 2015/2016 Pageant for example, Caroline Oyesanya told Woman’s Own, she was devotedly involved in various economic empowerment projects. “Sisi Oge has a strong partnership with the Lagos State Government and I partnered the state government as well on my projects. I also worked heavily with children with Down Syndrome,” Oyesanya said. As Queen  Nigeria 2015/16, Diamond Okoh also told Woman’s Own, “I was involved in a series of humanitarian projects.  My pet project titled ‘Go the Extra Mile with Diamond – Queen  Nigeria’ revolved around making a difference in the lives of people especially children, youths and women living in Internally Displaced Camps. I am pleased I was opportune to touch lives,” she said. Recently crowned Miss Nigeria,  Chioma Obiadi, has also commenced work on the “Green-Girl” Project, a Miss Nigeria Initiative, preparatory to representing the country at the Miss Intercontinental pageant next year. The Green-Girl Project, according to the organisers of the pageant, Daily Times of Nigeria, is a community development initiative aimed at empowering young women to become agents of sustainable environment in  Nigeria. With the Green-Girl Project, Obiadi will be engaging young people and girls in schools/communities across  Nigeria.

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Strangely also, contrary to popular belief that these pageants might distract contestants academically since most of them are usually students of higher institutions due to the eligibility clause which requires a contestant to be between 18 and 25 years of age, beauty pageants have also fostered academic excellence. The numerous academic exploits of beauty queens who stayed focused and true to their life pursuits,   prove this. A handy example is  Dr. May Ikeora, first runner up of Most Beautiful Girl in  Nigeria, 2003, and former Miss ECOWAS, who is now a well-known academic researcher and entrepreneur. Emerging a queen actually helped fast-track Ikeora’s dream of having a PhD far before the age of 40 which she had pegged for that goal prior to participating in the contest. It is on record also that Nigerian born british beauty queen, Face Of Unity Nigeria - Chichi Mbagwu bagged first class Honours from UK university despite her reschedules from London to Nigeria bi-monthly.

Less attention to male pageants Remarkably, there have been more pageants focusing on women than on men, except for Mr  Nigeria  and a few others. Why women have remained the main focus for organisers of beauty pageants has therefore been a topic of controversy, especially as many argue that men are also very much open to such life-changing opportunities. In reaction to this argument however, Idris Aregbe, Organiser, Sisi Oge Pride of Africa Pageant, says, “Women are the agents of change in our society. The duties of a woman in the home are also entwined with the promotion of values in the society. That is why we’re using them in a dignified manner. Train a woman, train a nation. I’m a man playing my part and I have several men working with me who are also playing theirs.”

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Selebobo, Mr Raw, Faze Dazzle As Mrs Accolade Nigeria Winner Is Crowned


The Maiden Edition of Mrs Accolade Nigeria event and awards was grandly staged in style at the prestigious Sheraton Hotels and Tower recently with high profile celebrities in attendance. The fully packed hall witnessed the crowning of the first and historical Mrs Accolade winner Mrs Onyinye Obiora-Okoye who was born on the 1st of October 1988 in Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria.

Married to Pastor David Obiora Okoye with three lovely children, the young entrepreneur and astute business woman was indeed the cynosure of all eyes as she dazzled on stage impressively to the excitement of both the judges and the overwhelming audience. The event which had Mrs feoma Monye, Mrs kama Chiwe and a host of credibly notable personalities as judges rated her performance as eye -catching and commendably arresting.
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The Accolade excellence award had several selected dignitaries and‎ distinguished awardees like Dr. Mike Omotosho, Comr. Isaac Balama, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, Amb. Sheni Nampon, Dr. Raymond Dokpesi‎, Sen. Osita Izunaso, Mr Linus Okorie, Mrs Sally William Chinebu, Dr. Princess Rabi Ibrahim, Amb. Utchay Odims, Engr. Markus Gundiri, Mrs Binta Pearl Ojoma, Rex Idaminabo, Ukeje Okechukwu ( Mr. Raw), Oku Udoka Chigozie (Selebobo), Fred Onwe, Doofan Abulamali, Hon. Jonathan Daniel, Hillary Emoh, twins Chidinma & Chidiebere Aneke, Alex Nwankwo (alexreports) and others were honoured for outstanding their performances in their individual fields of endearour. 
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Mrs Onyinye Obiora-Okoye who carted away with a brand new car ‎and cash prize believes that women need to be more productively involved in contributing to sustainable development. With loads of academic qualification ranging from Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Advanced Diploma in Personnel Management, Master\\'s degree in History and currently a PhD student in Benue state University, the pretty lady is indeed a young intellectual giant whose height is yet to be determined.  

The lucky winner is not greenhorned in the industry of beauty pageant as she formerly emerged Miss LAWSAN 2004, Benue State University,‎ 1st Runner- up - Miss Benue 2006, ‎Queen Nassarawa 2008, ‎1st Runner up Queen Nigeria 2008 and1st Runner up Nwa Ada Igbo 2012‎. The soft spoken ex- beauty queen was also crowned the‎highly prestigious Oriflame Face of Nigeria in 2015 before finally emerging the star winner of‎ Mrs Accolade Nigeria 2016. The mother of three has also won several awards including‎ Iconic Queen Mother 2014, ‎Woman on Fire 2015‎ etc. Mrs Okoye used her education, titles, businesses and privileges to Inspire and support people all over the world and in her community with her life long passion to 'REACH' out to the less privileged.... in her definition, R.E.A.C.H simply means Remember that Every Action Can Help.

The CEO and Project director Amb. Ginika Tor Williams congratulated the winners for their feat and promised to support them in whatever capacity to ensure they reign supreme. The award winning media practitioner also commended the partners and invited guests whose presence added colour to the event.‎

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It was indeed an emotionally laden scenario few days ago as  Face Of Nigeria World,Queen Ijeoma Okafor had a charity Visit To ESUT (ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY ) Teaching Hospital Parkland Enugu.

The soft spoken beauty queen and her team initiated the visit as they prepare to officially launch her project in January. The Visit to the helpless Children In distress and Pain was necessary to support and alleviate their suffering. The young Emotional Queen couldn't help but Broke Down in tears sighting the excruciating situations of the Little Kids in their hospital beds. She was moved to give them monetry assistance and hospital necessities. 

It could be recalled that the Face Of Nigeria World contest was held 30th October in Lagos, which attracted several high profile personalities and the high and mighty in the corridors of showbiz industry.

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‎‎It\'s another festive December, memorable period and celebration for the world, a moment to celebrate with friends, family and loved ones.‎ Today Most Beautiful Model In Nigeria International, Queen Christy Daniel joins the rest of the world to mark the season but not without releasing stunning photos to excite her friends and fans.

The Akwa Ibom state born graduate of University of Abuja who recently released a book - BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE\' was in the news few days ago when she stormed the less privileged school camp to share a 5- year guaranteed sandals for the school kids.  She is expected to stage a press briefing In January with National orientation Agency to unveil the book.
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Speaking to cross sections of press men after today\'s church service, the pretty beauty queen said there was a need to keep today holy and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. According her\' I wish my family, friends, partners, sponsors and my manager Alex Nwankwo a blissful xmas carnival and prosperous new year\'‎


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It was indeed an epoch - making history for one of Abuja's most celebrated Non Government organisations owned by a beauty queen - Chigolden Foundation, ‎as the Face of The NGO emerged winner of Miss Charity Ambassador Tourism 2016 /2017. The event held in Abuja for the first time on the 17th of December 2016.

The Imo state born model and now Charity Ambassador Tourism  Chidera Ebere ‎was indeed a beauty to behold and a centre of attraction at the event as a lot of people celebrated her performance with applause and excitement. The graduate of University polytechnique International du Benin (upib) Republic and model of Chigolden Foundation truly represented the brand at the prestigious night, even when you came out as Miss Charity Ambassador Tourism, she was able to walk with a head held high. She was crowded by the red carpet media while her CEO Grace Chioma Egboh was been congratulated for the remarkable feat.

Ex - Beauty Queen and video vixen who headlined the Oga Titus song produced by Don Jazzy in a scintillating music video was an former Miss Ambassador For Peace ‎Diaspora who championed so many charity projects in Abuja and beyond including offering scholarships for the IDP pupils and supply of food and academic materials. The Enugu state model turned actress has made impressions in her field as an young entrepreneur . Her foundation which has been nominated for an award is at an advanced stage of partnering with national orientation agency and Tonto Dikeh Foundation in some charity projects.

The project director of Chigolden Foundation, ‎Chioma Egboh Grace wishes her family, friends, fans and partners merry xmas and a prosperous new year.
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It was indeed a historical event at the 40th edition of Miss Nigeria beauty pageant held over the weekend at Eko Hotels, Lagos with the high and Mighty in the corridors of Showbiz industry in ‎attendance. The very colourful and well attended event saw the emergence of Miss Anambra Chioma Obiadi Stephanie as the 2016 winner of one of Africa's oldest pageant - Miss Nigeria

The pageant content which had about 37 contestants on stage representing the 36 states and FCT was keenly contested with side attractions of comedy, musical performances and arresting dance displays from the contestants. The contestants who had top notched stars and pageant professionals as part of their judges also had nollywood diva Rita Dominic as part of the headline judges. Also one of those who entertained the crowd to arrest their attention was star art Tekno.

The high point of the event is the presentation of official confirmation letter to represent Nigeria at the 2017 Miss Intercontinental World featuring over 90 Countries across the world. ‎The CEO of Miss Intercontinental Africa and African Director of World Beauty Organisation Chief Prince Donatus Okonkwo gave the Miss Nigeria the exclusive franchise for the international contest with a resolution of part ownership of the Nation's brand contest.

Presenting the letter to Miss.Chioma Obiadi  he said" We congratulate you on this feat and officially confirm you as the country's representative at the world contest come next year...we hope and pray that you fly the nation's flag with pride and return eventually with a head held high". Prince Donatus Okonkwo who is also the Managing director of Zzini Media, assured the management and the winner of his unalloyed support to ensure the queen reigns supreme to attract national honours and international recognition.

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When you hear the name Big Church Foundation, what comes to mind is a Ministry...a Church. This is not a Church. It is a philantropic organisation which reaches out to people of all sects and religion who have needs requiring support. 
Mr Olakunle Churchill has been impacting alot through his Big Church Foundation which is an independent organization that is focused on alleviating ‎poverty and lending assistance to the needy. The focus is to help the needy,
especially orphaned children and nursing mothers making it possible for local communities to access the funding, tools, training and support they need to become more effective and make our world a better place.

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Big Church Foundation is addressing issues of universality, equity, quality education
and supporting infrastructural development. Working at providing Quality Education for underprivileged children, providing Financial Assistance to needy families, sponsoring Local Organizations with funding, tools and training and so much more.

Mr Olakunle Churchill possesses a heart of gold . A heart and zeal to impact on the less privileged in Society

The Big Church Foundation organised an event which brought smiles on the faces of the less privileged. The WALK OF LOVE held on the 3rd of December 2016 bringing together dignitaries and celebrities from all around Nigeria to share, interact and give to the handicapped in Society. This Act of kindness and love had Eagles Square as the meeting point from where the walk began to the Millennium park where it all climaxed with Food, gifts, medical support, exhibition and so much more for the handicapped in Society. 


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Day1: Visitation to homes of people living with disabilities on 29th,November 2016,
Day2: 3rd Dec. 2016- Walk for Love,
Exhibition was held at the Millennium Park, Abuja on the 3rd of December 
Day 3:Novelty football Match at the SOHO 24 Sport centre Gwarimpa express, Kado Abuja, Nigeria..on Sunday 4th December 
Day 4: 8th Dec. 2016- free Eye test & Glasses during which over 400 glasses were donated and over 50 people will enjoy free cataract operation
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The CEO, Big Church Foundation, Dr Olakunle Churchill decide to roll out the drums for this exciting event at this time of the year with the major objectives which includes assessing the current status of the Convention on the Rights of persons with disabilities and mobilize support from his friends and notable people in the society‎ to lay the foundation for a future of greater inclusion and equity for persons with disabilities. It seeks to increase awareness on how to implement measures to improve lives of disabled people all over the world.The global blueprint for action summons us to “leave no one behind”.
The event was proudly supported by Tonto Dikeh Foundation. ‎The event was also to commemorate the United Nations World Disability Day. 

Present at the event to share love and gifts to the Handicapped were celebrities like: the chairman CEO Big Church Foundation and his wife,Sensational Musician Praiz, The Aneke Twins, Halima Abubakar, Helen Paul, Rugged Man, Emma Nyra, Lyrical Bez, KaySwitch,Victor Ancrum, Vibrant Media Personality Rachel Bakam aka the Piper, Charles Awurum, Jaywon, Mamuzee twins,uti, swanky jerry and so many others. Also present was the female Coach who led the Nigerian team to victory at the Para-Olympics held recently. 
The very next day, a Celebrity football match was held for Charity and on Thursday 8th December 2016 is significant as free eye care will be provided for 400 people. 

The WALK FOR LOVE and this entire initiative by THE BIG CHURCH FOUNDATION was indeed a true illustration of how Society should be and the spirit of the season. The Haves give to the Have-nots and the Celebrity reaching out to the Isolated in Society.Thumbs up to big hearted Dr Olakunle Churchill and his humble wife who both served the handicaps by themselves. Thumbs up to the Big Church Foundation and members of the Big Church Groups.

Long live love and kindness in our Society. http://www.alexreports.info/2016/12/the-big-church-foundation-fiercely.html?m=0

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It was indeed a moment of excitement and overwhelming fulfilment for nollywood pretty diva Rosaline Meurer as bags an award over the weekend at the Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador Award as the Nollywood Top Next Rated actress in Abuja.

‎The Oasis star actress and Ebonyi hair ambassador has featured in several movies including The Incredible Father, Broken Bond, Open Marriage, My Sister & I, Red Card, Pebbles Of Love, and award winning Blockbuster movie; The Get Away, by Emem Isong. Meurer, the light skinned screen goddess whose role interpretations on movies sets reflects on originality dedicated the award to her teaming fans with a special acknowledgement to her management Big Church Group ‎on stage and instagram.

‎The award winning actress who is the elder sister of the reigning Most Beautiful Model in Nigeria has been listed for another honour at the South South Progressive Award holding In Rivers State on 16th of December 2016 as she is also from Delta state.
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