Danielle Adewusi
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| Born | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Education | King's College London |
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Danielle Adewusi is a Nigerian medical doctor and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Nigeria 2026. She will represent Nigeria at Miss Universe 2026.
Early life and career
[edit]Danielle Adewusi was born in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] She is the daughter of Tonia Okogbenin, who represented Nigeria at Miss Universe 1991.[2] She graduated in medicine from King's College London, where she earned an MBBS and a first-class BSc in Psychology.[3][4]
She is the founder of the Scrub the Stigma initiative, a women's health organization focused on education and advocacy in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.[5][6]
Pageantry
[edit]In 2023, Adewusi competed at Miss Universe Great Britain 2023, where she placed in the top five.[7]
In 2026, she represented Lagos State and won Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.[8] She will represent Nigeria at Miss Universe 2026 in Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ "2026 Miss Universe Nigeria: Adewusi Takes Women's Health Advocacy to Global Stage With 'Scrub the Stigma'". Silverbird TV. 28 September 2026. Archived from the original on 29 September 2026. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ↑ Zimé, Rita (28 September 2026). "Nigeria: Danielle Adewusi crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, 35 years after her mother". Benin Web TV. Archived from the original on 30 September 2026. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ↑ Ige, Tofarati (8 August 2026). "I want to win Miss Universe Nigeria like my mum — Dr Danielle Adewusi". The Punch. Archived from the original on 8 August 2026. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ↑ Ndoeche, Christabel (28 September 2026). "Meet Danielle Adewusi, the doctor crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026". The Punch. Archived from the original on 28 September 2026. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ↑ "Medical doctor Danielle Adewusi crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026". Stream Line Feed. 28 September 2026. Archived from the original on 30 September 2026. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ↑ Anu (28 September 2026). "Danielle Adewusi Wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 + 4 Facts About Her". FabWoman. Archived from the original on 30 September 2026. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ↑ Amahiri, Adama (30 July 2026). "Miss Universe Great Britain finalist Danielle Adewusi enters Miss Universe Nigeria competition". QED.NG. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ↑ Kolo, Felicia (30 September 2026). "Danielle Adewusi crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026". Voice of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 30 September 2026. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ↑ Adeleye, Adegboyega (28 September 2026). "10 things to know about Danielle Adewusi, doctor crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 30 September 2026.