Karibi-George arrives Vietnam to fly Nigeria’s flag at Miss World pageant
By Folashade Olorunfemi –
The newly crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, has arrived in Vietnam to continue her participation in the 73rd Miss World pageant ahead of the finals.
The competition, which goes beyond physical appearance, requires contestants to demonstrate intelligence, confidence, communication skills, purpose and commitment to social causes. The Nigerian representative is also expected to showcase aspects of the country’s culture and identity throughout the competition.
Karibi-George, a 26-year-old beauty queen from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is representing Nigeria at the international level, joining other contestants on the global platform to compete for the Blue Crown.
Her participation followed her emergence as Miss World Nigeria, where she represented Bayelsa State and defeated 19 other finalists to succeed Joy Mojisola Raimi, who represented Nigeria at the 72nd Miss World pageant in India.
Ahead of her trip to Vietnam, Karibi-George described the opportunity as more than a beauty competition. In a Facebook post on August 7, she wrote, “With purpose in my heart, I depart Nigeria to represent our great nation at the 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam”.
She added, “This journey is about more than competing for the Blue Crown. It is about representing the strength, culture, tenacity and compassion of our nation, while continuing to champion the Beyond Labels Initiative and the belief that every individual deserves to be seen for their potential. Vietnam is calling, and Nigeria is coming”.
Beyond her career and pageantry, Karibi-George is an advocate for children with special needs. She is the founder of Beyond Labels, an initiative focused on inclusion, dignity and empowerment for children with special needs.
Karibi-George, popularly known as Soye, is a trained communications professional with an interest in advocacy, public engagement and social development. She studied at Madonna University, Okija, after her secondary education at Obiye High School and Obiye Academy.
