In a dazzling ceremony held on Saturday evening in Lagos, Onyinyechi Basil, representing Anambra State, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025, outshining 21 other contestants in the highly anticipated finale.
At 25 years old, Basil’s victory marks a new era in Nigerian pageantry, as she succeeds Chidimma Adetishina, the 2024 titleholder.
During her acceptance speech, Basil emphasized the importance of confidence, cultural pride, and resilience for the younger generation of Nigerian women.
“I want young girls to know they can achieve great things while proudly celebrating their culture,” she said, earning a resounding round of applause from the audience.
As the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Basil is now poised to represent Nigeria at the prestigious Miss Universe 2025 international competition.
She will go up against beauty queens from around the world, bringing with her the hopes and pride of her nation.
The grand finale of Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 was a night filled with glamour and emotional moments.
Damilola Bolarinde from Lagos claimed the title of first runner-up, while Fortune Kurobo from Bayelsa took the second runner-up spot. Irene Ikediashi of Ogun rounded off the top four as the third runner-up.
The event was filled with breathtaking runway walks, stunning performances, and inspiring speeches that made it a truly memorable night in Nigeria’s pageantry history.
Since her victory, Onyinyechi Basil has been receiving an outpouring of support on social media. Fans have expressed their excitement for her journey to Miss Universe and their hopes for her to represent Nigeria with grace and pride on the global stage.
