Nigeria’s Danielle Adewusi Arrives in Puerto Rico, Sets Sights on 75th Miss Universe Crown
The medical doctor and women’s health advocate will represent Nigeria at the global pageant scheduled for November 24, as organisers call for nationwide support through online voting.
ABUJA, November 10, 2026
Nigeria’s representative at the 75th Miss Universe competition, Danielle Adewusi, has arrived in Puerto Rico ahead of the international pageant scheduled for November 24, 2026, raising expectations among Nigerians as she prepares to compete for the global crown.
Adewusi announced her arrival in a statement shared on the official Miss Universe Nigeria Facebook page, expressing enthusiasm and readiness to represent Nigeria on the international stage.
The Miss Universe Nigeria organisers have called on Nigerians to rally behind the country’s representative by participating in online voting across the Fan Vote/Favourite and Beyond the Crown categories. The voting portal has been opened to the public, providing an opportunity for Nigerians and supporters worldwide to contribute to her campaign.
The 75th edition of the international pageant will hold at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, with contestants expected from up to 120 countries and territories.
Adewusi emerged as Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 on September 27, following a keenly contested grand finale at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, where she triumphed over 19 other contestants after representing Lagos State.
Beyond pageantry, the Nigerian representative brings an impressive academic and professional background to the competition. She is a medical doctor who studied at King’s College London, earning an MBBS degree alongside a first-class degree in Psychology.
She is also the founder of Scrub the Stigma, a women’s health advocacy initiative dedicated to promoting health education and challenging the stigma surrounding women’s health issues. Her advocacy work adds a strong social impact dimension to her participation in the international competition.
Her appearance at the global event presents an opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s cultural heritage, talent and creativity while drawing international attention to women’s health advocacy and the country’s growing presence in the global entertainment industry.
As the November 24 grand finale approaches, attention will be on Adewusi as she carries Nigeria’s hopes into the competition, with calls for public support continuing to gathe,r momentum.
Edited by Rosemary Aiyenale
Source: Punch Newspaper
