By Benjamin Njoku
The Grand Ballroom of Lagos Oriental Hotel was transformed into a runway of confidence and culture on the night of the 2026 Little Mister and Miss Africa Nigeria grand finale.
14 contestants between ages 6 and 14 thrilled guests with bold presentations, elegant catwalks, and zero stage fright as they competed for four major titles.
After walking in casual wear, dinner gowns, and traditional attire, the judges announced the winners of the 2026 edition:
Kaima Ngoka was crowned Toto Miss Africa Nigeria, while Treasure Sologidi, first runner-up, became Princess Toto Miss Africa Nigeria. Also, little Favour Okoli was crowned winner of Mini Miss Africa Nigeria, while Talia Anyameluhor became Princess Mini Miss Africa Nigeria. Second runner-up, Serena Ngoka, got the title of Top Model, Mini Miss Africa Nigeria.
Adadioramma Michonne-Petra was crowned winner of Little Miss Africa Nigeria. First runner-up Kikachukwu Onyeagwu got the Princess Little Miss Africa Nigeria title, while Vanessa Wesley became Top Model Little Miss Africa Nigeria.
Mckaylah Henshaw was crowned winner of Teen Miss Africa Nigeria, while the first runner-up, Jasmine Obaguedo, became Princess Teen Miss Africa Nigeria. There were other side attractions at the event, which saw former Little Miss Africa Nigeria, Queen Janine Obasi, who had won the international pageant, Mini Miss Africa, make a formal appearance at the event to encourage the contestants.
The pageant, aimed at grooming confident young Africans proud of their identity, talent, and heritage, also featured special appearances. Former international winner Queen Janine Obasi was on hand to encourage the contestants.
Speaking at the event,Queen Adakole Stephen, founder of EIS WORLD and franchise owner of Little Mister and Miss Africa Nigeria, urged the winners to wear their crowns with purpose.
“Let your crown be a shining light that inspires other young children to always be the best version of themselves,” she said.
Dignitaries at the event included Victor Eko, Mr Ideal Nigeria; international pageant coach Samunal Young and Coach JonnyB; Nollywood actor Aaron Sunday; OAP *Kwueen Melissa; talent developer Christiana Onukwu; and Nma Arua, Managing Director of Classic Kids Care, headline sponsors of the event.
