Nigeria bows out as Dominican Republic wins Miss World 2026
Dominican Republic’s Joheirry Mola Dominguez crowned Miss World 2026. Nigeria’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George reached the Top 12. Get full details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-bows-out-as-dominican-republic-wins-miss-world-2026/
The 73rd edition of the Miss World pageant concluded in Nha Trang, Vietnam, with Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic crowned Miss World 2026. Mola, a literature and social studies teacher, professional model, and community advocate, succeeded Suchata "Opal" Chuangsri, who won the 2025 edition. Nigeria's Tamunosoye Karibi-George, known as Soye, reached the Top 12 but did not advance to the final Top Six.
The pageant emphasized the "Beauty with a Purpose" philosophy, highlighting social impact and community advocacy.
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