The much-anticipated Most Beautiful Girl in Lagos (MBGLAGOS) beauty pageant, an event that seamlessly blends beauty, culture, and a strong commitment to climate action, concluded on August 26, 2023, at the prestigious Terra Kulture venue. The pageant showcased not only the exquisite charm and elegance of Lagos women but also their dedication to promoting tourism and environmental awareness.
The grand event saw the crowning of the MBGLAGOS Queen 2023, the captivating Abimbolu Adebolawa, who brilliantly represented the Egbeda region. Accompanying her on this remarkable journey are the titleholders of MBGLAGOS Enterprise and MBGLAGOS Hospitality, namely Nkiruka Comfort representing Ajah and Alagbe Bisola representing Idumota, respectively.
Distinguished guests were graced with the presence of the honourable First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwoolu, who served as the Guest of Honour. The event also welcomed a constellation of notable personalities, including fashion icon Yomi Casual, entrepreneur Adetoun Onajobi, musical sensation Sexy Steel, talented actor Kazeem of Gangs of Lagos fame, Olarotimi Fakunle, and the renowned travel enthusiast, Martins Olanigan
In addition, the Queen and titleholders were awarded scholarships of 100% and 80% respectively, courtesy UNICAF, setting them on a path of continuous growth and empowerment. The prizes also included substantial cash rewards, further highlighting the commitment of MBGLAGOS to the advancement of young women.
Abiodun Ayorinde, the visionary convener of MBGL, underscored the pageant’s 2023 theme. He reiterated the importance of raising awareness about climate change and showcasing the incredible tourism potential of Lagos.
