A representative of Imo State, Isinwa Chidozie Senator, has been crowned Mr Universe Nigeria 2026 and Mr Cosmo Nigeria.
Senator on Saturday emerged the overall winner at the grand finale of the pageant held on Saturday at Skyview, The Lekki Coliseum, Lagos.
In a video shared from the event by the Nigerian organisers, the anchor was seen announcing the Imo State representative as the winner of the competition, while Mr Lagos was seen holding his hand before the announcement.
“The winner for Mr Cosmo Nigeria and Mr Universe 2026 is Mr Imo,” the anchor said, prompting applause from the audience.
The victory earned him the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the Mister Cosmo International pageant in Vietnam in January.
As part of his prizes, Senator will receive a brand-new car, cash awards and other gifts valued at more than N7m.
A fashion model and sports enthusiast, Senator is an alumnus of Imo State University, where he previously served as Mr Imo State University.
He was also the first runner-up at a previous edition of Misters of Nigeria before returning to compete for the national title.
His latest achievement marks another milestone in his pageantry career and gives him the opportunity to represent Nigeria on the international stage.
Mr Lagos emerged as the first runner-up, while Mr Edo finished as the second runner-up.
Mr Benue won the Gentlemanx Top Model category, while Mr Enugu clinched the Mister Tourism Africa Nigeria title.
Mr Ogun was also crowned Man of the Year.
The Mr Universe Nigeria pageant, organised to select representatives for international male pageants, featured contestants from various states across the country.
Senator will now represent Nigeria at the Mister Cosmo International pageant, where he will compete against representatives from other countries.
Recall that in 2025, Chidi Udengwu was crowned Mister Universe Nigeria and represented Nigeria at the international Mister Universe competition in the United States.
Udengwu emerged as one of the Top six finalists at the Misters of Nigeria 2025 grand finale held on May 11 at the MUSON Centre in Lagos.
Senator’s emergence as Mr Universe Nigeria 2026 and Mr Cosmo Nigeria adds to his previous achievements in male pageantry and places him among Nigeria’s representatives at international competitions.
