Mr And Miss Nigeria Int’l Pageant 2016 Beckons

Mr and Miss Nigeria
International is one event that has taken over the internet space for the past month, as count down to the grand finale has begun. It is no news that the event in its 5th edition has created a niche for itself. A lot of buzz surrounds such a great annual event as many people are anticipating what this year’s event might have to offer.
Mr and Miss Nigeria Intl (MMNI) started in 2012, produced by Brendance and Crusader Limited which is a fully integrated event management company privately owned by Ambassador Bredan Nsikak. It is ranked among the top 10 projects in the list of projects that the company which was formed in 2005 in handling. Its focus is to capitalize on the emerging growth opportunities with poise and pageantry, artist management and even planning/management industry by developing and operating a portfolio of high impact unique events with state of the art stage sets and lighting in all projects handled, to promote Nigeria’s rich culture to the world.
Speaking to the CEO of the pageant, Ambassador Brendan Nsikak about how far the event has come he said, “It has been fruitful. There is still much to be achieved, and with our partners like Africa ways airline, Rwanda airline, Jodela Integrated Service Ltd and so many others we can say we are the biggest mixed pageant in Africa in general, God has been merciful”.
Ambassador Brendan, who is the CEO of Brendance and Crusaders Limited, owners of Mr and Miss Nigeria International is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Uyo and drama from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, he later studied poise and etiquette in South Africa, modeling and catwalk in France and the U.K Event planning and Management in UK.
He is a talent manager, life and modeling coach and an event producer. He has led, or have been a major team player of some major events to include Mr and Miss Nigeria International Miss Nigeria (2003 – 2010), Miss Tourism (2004 – 2010), Prettiest girl in Nigeria 2006, Sisi Oge Pride of Africa 2005 – 2013, Mr and Miss Glo Rock and Rule 2008 – 2009, Naija at 50 national fashion show, Abuja Carnival 2009, Miss Lagos Carnival 2010. Miss FCT 2010 – 2013, Glo Pageant festival 2010 till date F.A.M.E concert 2014. The younger judge ever in Abuja National Carnival 2007 – 2013 just to mention a few.
When asked what the achievements of the pageant have been, Ambassador Brendan said: “To God be the glory, the success so far has been through the help of the Almighty God. For four years we have produced entrepreneurs , role models, fashion designers starting from our first King, Mr James Idowu, who is a bespoke designer and the most sought after compere in Nigeria. The first runner up, Mr Michael Anaga has gone from a top model from Glo Adverts to logistic manager, Nigeria Ports Authority. Miss Mso Verishma has become the most sought after top model, ambassador for fair and white gold product.
She currently runs as NGO for female education. 2013 winner Adebiyi Adetola has become one of the ruling faces in Nigeria soap Operas, he is also a body fitness instructor.
“Miss Saadat Bibire, the first ever Muslim queen in Nigeria, founder SAAB foundation, brand ambassador lady soft, leading top model for a lot of blogs and fashion, Pope Henry, fashion stylist of repute. Queenmercy Atang, face of Kanu Heart Foundation. She has been rated the most proactive queen in Nigeria because of her humanitarian service in Nigeria and beyond.
Mr Monday Matthew, the first national king from Kogi State, he is a youth ambassador for Dangote group and youth ambassador of Kogi State. Mr Abraham Ibang, director 084TV program and a presenter, Gerald, Mr East International who is a popular blogger to mention a few.