Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Culture

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/

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.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at punchng.com →

More in Culture

More from Saturday 5 September →