Joy Raimi represents Nigeria at the 72nd Miss World pageant

Joy Mojisola Raimi of Osun state will be representing Nigeria at the 72nd Miss World pageant which will kick off on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

This year’s Miss World will be featuring events at multiple locations, including the Shilpakala Vedika, Hotel Trident, and Telangana in India from May 7 to May 31.

The beauty pageant will bring together over 100 contestants from different countries worldwide.

Several African countries are competing for the prestigious crown.

They include Nigeria, Uganda, Tunisia, Togo, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Namibia, Mauritius, Madagascar, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Botswana.

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The pageant also marks the return of nations such as Albania, Armenia, Equatorial Guinea, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, North Macedonia, Suriname, and Zambia.

The participants are expected to take part in various competitions and charitable initiatives as they compete for the prestigious crown.

The grand finale will be held at the Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Centre (HITEX) on Saturday, May 31.

At the end of the competition, current titleholder, Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic will crown her successor, passing on the Miss World title.

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Raimi, who was crowned ‘Miss World Nigeria 2025' during the grand finale held on Friday, April 4, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, has once shared her story of growing up without a mother and facing harassment from her caregiver.

In her words, “I was intimidated and harassed by my caregiver who was supposed to stand in as my mother.”

“She told me I would never amount to anything. But I am here today on this world stage doing what I know how to do best. Whatever God has destined you to be, nobody can say otherwise.”

Well-wishers and fans have since trooped to the beauty queen's Instagram page to overwhelm her with love and support.

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