Ten-year-old Ambassador Virtuosa Ihechiziterem Ikemezuo-Chintuo of Abia State has emerged as first runner-up and winner of the Photogenic title at the 2026 Little Miss Nigeria Pageant.
Virtuosa finished behind Aisha Salau Audu, who was crowned the overall winner at the national finale featuring contestants from across Nigeria.
The Abia representative also received a N300,000 cash prize and was named the pageant’s Photogenic winner for her poise, confidence and stage presence.
The finale featured cultural presentations, intellectual tests and creative performances designed to showcase Nigeria’s diversity while promoting leadership values among young girls.
The organisers said the Little Miss Nigeria initiative was designed to go beyond conventional beauty pageantry by creating a platform for intellectual development, self-confidence, national consciousness and positive character.
They said participants were also exposed to values and skills intended to support their personal development and future roles in society.
The organisers commended the judges, corporate partners, parents and guardians for their support in making the 2026 edition successful.
Virtuosa’s performance at the national finale adds to the growing recognition of young contestants using pageantry as a platform to showcase confidence, creativity and intellectual ability.
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