Nigeria’s representative at the 75th Miss Universe pageant, Dr Danielle Adewusi, has arrived in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to begin pre-pageant activities ahead of the grand finale scheduled for November 24, 2026.
Nigeria’s quest for the Miss Universe 2026 crown has officially gathered momentum following the arrival of the country’s representative, Dr Danielle Adewusi, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Adewusi arrived on Monday, November 9, joining nearly 120 contestants from different countries for preliminary competitions, national costume presentations, rehearsals and other activities leading up to the international beauty pageant.
Her participation marks another significant moment for Nigeria on the global beauty and entertainment stage as she prepares to compete for the prestigious Miss Universe crown at the 75th edition of the competition.
The 29-year-old medical doctor was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 on September 27 at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, where she competed as Miss Lagos State against 19 other contestants.
Her victory carries a remarkable family connection. Her mother previously won the Miss Universe Nigeria title in 1991, making Danielle’s achievement a full-circle moment for the family, 35 years after her mother’s triumph.
Beyond pageantry, Adewusi has an impressive academic and professional background. She is an alumnus of King’s College London, where she obtained a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), alongside a first-class honours degree in Psychology.
She also leads Scrub the Stigma, an initiative dedicated to improving access to healthcare and raising awareness about women’s health issues in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Her international pageant experience includes a Top 5 finish at Miss Universe Great Britain in 2023 and professional runway coaching in Thailand, experiences expected to contribute to her preparation for the global competition.
At 29, Adewusi is also competing under the expanded eligibility rules introduced by the Miss Universe Organisation, which removed the previous maximum age restrictions for contestants.
The grand finale of the 75th Miss Universe pageant is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan.
As the competition progresses, attention will be on Adewusi’s performances, confidence, cultural presentation and ability to represent Nigeria among contestants from across the world.
Her journey also provides an opportunity to showcase Nigerian talent, culture, healthcare advocacy and women’s empowerment on one of the world’s most recognised beauty pageant platforms.
