I AM FABULOUS: WHO WILL WEAR THE NIGERIAN CROWN? ..the search is on

In the last two decades , male pageants have evolved and have received alot of attention in the world. With the advent of various male pageant, the most popular ones being Mister World , Mister International, Manhunt International , Mister Earth and Mister Universe model, there has been the birth of male pageants in Africa , especially in South Africa, Angola and Tanzania as these countries bid to send representatives to these pageants. Other male pageants in the world not as popular as those above are Mister Globe , Mister Tourism International , Mister Tourism Planet , Mr Tourism World , Mr Tourism Quest , Top Model of colour , Mr United Nations, and Miser Handsome world. In 2007 , Nigeria saw its first Male pageant hosted by Silver Bird Entertainment, Mr Nigeria 2007.

Bryan Okwara , Mr Nigeria 2007.

The Mr Nigeria pageant selects Nigeria’s representative to the Mister World pageant and the maiden edition of the pageant was won by Bryan Okwara. This action by Silver birth saw the birth of other male pageants in the country which have differentiated themselves in their objectives and affiliated themselves with other male pageants. The ‘big three’ male national pageants in the country are Mr Ideal Nigeria, Mr Nigeria and the Model of Africa.

Mr Ideal Nigeria 2011, Ayotunde Ajiboye of Kwara State, Nigeria's delegate to Mr United Nations 2012

Mr Ideal Nigeria, which google tags Nigeria’s most anticipated male pageant is geared towards not only finding a sexy man but also helping them start their own business hence it has been regarded as a business pageant since its inception in 2010 since its winners become CEOs of their own companies before their reign is over. The pageant selects Nigeria’s representative to Mister Earth, and Mr United Nations and is produced by Twitch & Stiles Events owned by Ayotunde Fabamwo. The winner of this pageant receives major endorsements including cover model of Ultimate fitness magazine, Africa’s number 1 fitness magazine. The current winner of the pageant is Ayotunde Ajiboye.

Kenneth Nwadike of Imo , Model Of Africa 2011, Nigeria's delegate to Mister International 2011

Model of Africa- Nigeria is another male pageant that received massive press attention at their maiden edition in 2011 and selects Nigeria’s representative to Mister International, a franchise formally owned by the Duke of Nigeria pageant which also started in 2007. The pageant is produced by Ovo ogufere of XA models and the current winner is Kenneth Nwadike

The Mr Tourism Nigeria is another addition to the male pageant industry, its the only path to the Mister Tourism Planet international pageant held in Greece every year.

Now, it isn’t the other male pageants that are looking for attention now but the Mr Nigeria , the oldest male pageant in the country. Kenneth Okoli , who is the reigning Mr Nigeria will take his final walk on the 29^th of October at Silver bird Galleria, and now Nigeria is wondering who wil take over from him and represent Nigeria at the Mister World in the summer of 2012, who knows maybe this time , Mr Nigeria will take over from the current Mr World Ibrahim Kamal who is half Nigerian as well. Our selections of the 3 who are likely to clutch the crown include:

Oscar Okwachi , Mr Nigeria 2011?

Oscar Okwachi: He stands at 6 ft and attends University of Calabar. He was 2^nd runner- up at the Mr Ideal Nigeria 2011 and the reigning Mister Naijatrek. His personality and looks stand out. His Stamina , talent and charitable works which is what the judges will be looking out for makes him one of the favourites to win Mr Nigeria title.

Chris Obia .... Mr World Nigeria 2011?

Chris Obia: He has an infectious personality and he gets along well with other people. He won the Mr Macho Nysc contest and also appeared on a billboard avert for MTN. He has a passion to succeed and this hottie makes the list of our favourites.

Joseph , Mr Nigeria World 2011?

Joseph Agossa: He was face of guiness in 2010 , and was a semi finalists at this year’s Gulder ultimate search. He has star quality and has what it take to represent Nigeria globally.

Let the best man win and let a new hottie be revealed.