In a remarkable achievement for the Nigerian beauty pageant industry, Face of Nigeria has become the first beauty pageant to receive the prestigious blue verification badge on Instagram. This monumental milestone not only recognizes the exceptional impact and influence of Face of Nigeria but also marks a significant step forward for the Nigerian pageant industry on social media.
Instagram's verification badge signifies an elevated level of authenticity, credibility, and prominence for individuals and organizations. By gaining this recognition, Face of Nigeria has solidified its position as a leading force within the beauty pageant sphere, garnering respect and admiration from followers both in Nigeria and around the world.
As the first beauty pageant in Nigeria to receive the sought-after blue verification badge, the platform sets a precedent for other pageants to strive for excellence in their online presence. Owned by Ozoya Salami, a Nigerian-born creative entrepreneur who has been in the entertainment industry for over a decade, the pageant crowned it's first winner, Queen Mimi Orjiekwe who has gone on to become a screen diva in the Nollywood industry.
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| Founder Face of Nigeria beauty pageant Ozoya Salami |
This achievement reinforces the pageant's prominence in the industry and its determination to stay at the forefront of innovation, embracing digital platforms to connect, inspire, and empower individuals.
The platform has also seen winners who are now leaders in several spheres, this include Yetunde Savage, Blessing Gold, Linda Onuora, DJ Barbie, Omolabake Ndako, Courage Ugoaja, Chichi Francisca, Peace Micheal, Precious Daniel, Queen Benson, Tracy Solomon, Nnenna Okorie, Nancy Igwe, Chelsea Obiakalusi, Bello Precious, Precious Imafidon and Blessing George.
This milestone reinforces Face of Nigeria's commitment to promoting beauty, diversity, and inclusivity, amplifying the voices of participants, and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria. With its verified status on Instagram, Face of Nigeria is equipped to reach an even broader audience, furthering its mission to empower young women and redefine beauty standards.