All is set for the grand finale of the Miss Teen Nigeria 2024 pageant, scheduled for Saturday, October 5, at the Lagos State Arts Theater.
The winner will succeed Queen Modellah Gift Ilovhogie, the 2023 titleholder, who represented Nigeria at the Miss Teen Icon International 2024 in Cambodia, where she won the Supermodel title and placed as the 5th runner-up.
The contestants, who arrived at camp on October 1, have participated in various activities, including photoshoots, interviews, and the sashing ceremony, symbolizing their roles as ambassadors of their states, culture, and talents.
The reigning queen, Ilovhogie Gift, adorned them with their sashes.
The eight finalists competing for the crown are:
Blossom Obuna – 16 years old, representing FCT Abuja
Vanessa Edem – 15 years old, representing Cross River
Blessing Benjamin – 20 years old, representing Akwa Ibom
Chidubem Asadu – 19 years old, representing Enugu
Eunice Bamiteko – 19 years old, representing Ekiti
Stephanie Chukwuemeka – 17 years old, representing Lagos
Blessing-Sarah Paul – 19 years old, representing Benue
Tehila Tarison – 19 years old, representing Bayelsa
The winner of this year’s pageant will represent Nigeria at Miss Teen International 2025 in India, Miss Teen Icon International 2025 in Cambodia, and Miss Teen Charm 2024 in Colombia.
Report by Safeeya Mohammed