Danielle Adewusi: 7 Facts About Lady Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026

Danielle Adewusi has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 after emerging as the winner of the national pageant on Sunday in Lagos.

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Representing Lagos State, Adewusi defeated 19 other contestants at the grand finale held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. She will now represent Nigeria at the 75th Miss Universe Festival in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in November.

Here are 7 facts about Danielle Adewusi:

1. She is a medical doctor

Adewusi is a physician and advocate with a particular interest in women’s health. She describes herself as an aspiring obstetrician and gynaecologist.

2. She has a strong academic background

She studied at King’s College London, earning an MBBS alongside a first-class BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Her official biography also notes that she has published research in international scientific journals.

3. She founded Scrub The Stigma

In 2023, Adewusi founded Scrub The Stigma, an organisation focused on tackling stigma around women’s health and helping women access information and resources to advocate for themselves.

4. Women’s health is central to her advocacy

Her work extends beyond awareness campaigns. Through Scrub The Stigma, Adewusi established women’s health funding aimed at helping patients with medical bills at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Edo State.

5. Her creativity beyond medicine and advocacy

Medicine and advocacy are not her only interests. Adewusi is a classically trained pianist and cellist. Her official biography states that she studied at the Guildhall School of Music and holds a DipABRSM in piano.

6. She already had pageanty experience prior to Miss Universe Nigeria

Her Miss Universe Nigeria victory is not her first major pageant experience. Before returning to compete in Nigeria, Adewusi placed in the top five of Miss Universe Great Britain.

7. She has an international advocacy background

Adewusi’s profile also identifies her as a speaker and a former UN Women UK delegate to the Commission on the Status of Women, adding an international dimension to her women’s health advocacy.

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