Miss Universe Nigeria Danielle Adewusi arrives in Puerto Rico ahead of global pageant
Vivian Aghanu
Miss Universe Nigeria 2026, Danielle Adewusi, has arrived in Puerto Rico ahead of the 75th edition of the Miss Universe competition, where she will represent Nigeria on the international stage.
Adewusi announced her arrival on Monday, November 9, through the Miss Universe Nigeria platform, calling on Nigerians to support her participation through the ongoing online voting.
The organisers also encouraged Nigerians to vote for her in the Fan Vote/Favourite and Beyond the Crown categories, noting that every vote counts.
The 75th Miss Universe competition is scheduled to take place on November 24 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The competition is expected to feature delegates from about 120 countries and territories.
Adewusi, who represented Lagos State, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 on September 27 at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, after emerging winner among 20 contestants.
The medical doctor studied Medicine at King’s College London and also obtained a first-class degree in Psychology. She is the founder of “Scrub the Stigma,” an advocacy initiative focused on women’s health education and reducing stigma around women’s health issues.
She is expected to showcase the initiative during her participation in the international pageant as she competes for the Miss Universe crown.
