The grand finale of the 2026 Little Mister and Miss Africa Nigeria pageant brought colour, confidence and culture to the Grand Ballroom of Lagos Oriental Hotel, where 14 contestants aged between six and 14 competed for the top crowns.
The young contestants impressed guests and judges with confident presentations, graceful catwalks and appearances in casual outfits, dinner gowns and traditional wear.
Kaima Ngoka emerged Toto Miss Africa Nigeria, while Treasure Sologidi was named Princess Toto Miss Africa Nigeria. Favour Okoli won the Mini Miss Africa Nigeria crown, with Talia Anyameluhor taking the Princess Mini Miss Africa Nigeria title. Serena Ngoka, who finished as second runner up, was named Top Model Mini Miss Africa Nigeria.
Adadioramma Michonne Petra was crowned Little Miss Africa Nigeria. Kikachukwu Onyeagwu emerged Princess Little Miss Africa Nigeria, while Vanessa Wesley was named Top Model Little Miss Africa Nigeria.
Mckaylah Henshaw won the Teen Miss Africa Nigeria title, while Jasmine Obaguedo, the first runner up, was crowned Princess Teen Miss Africa Nigeria.
Former Little Miss Africa Nigeria queen and international Mini Miss Africa winner, Janine Obasi, also attended the event to encourage the contestants.
Speaking at the ceremony, the founder of EIS WORLD and franchise owner of Little Mister and Miss Africa Nigeria, Queen Adakole Stephen, urged the new queens to use their crowns to inspire other children.
She said their crowns should serve as a shining light, encouraging young people to always strive to be the best version of themselves.
Guests at the event included Mr Ideal Nigeria, Victor Eko, international pageant coach Samunal Young, Coach JonnyB, Nollywood actor Aaron Sunday, OAP Kwueen Melissa, talent developer Christiana Onukwu and Nma Arua, Managing Director of Classic Kids Care, the headline sponsor.
