From Bayelsa to Vietnam: Meet Nigeria’s Miss World 2026 Representative Tamunosoye Karibi-George

All eyes are on Vietnam as the 73rd Miss World competition gets underway, and Nigeria’s very own Tamunosoye Karibi–George is officially in the building.

If you followed the thrilling Miss World Nigeria pageant back in June 2026, her name will definitely sound familiar. Representing Bayelsa State, the 26-year-old mass communication graduate and Port Harcourt native clinched the national crown at Balmoral Hall in Lagos, earning the honour to carry the green-white-green flag on the international stage. Now, she has landed in Vietnam alongside contestants from over 120 countries for nearly a month of cultural showcases, fast-track challenges, and community outreach events.

Tamunosoye Karibi-George steps out for the 73rd Miss World opening ceremony in Vietnam wearing a long-sleeved white gown with a ruffled skirt. Photo Credit: Tamunosoye Karibi-George/Instagram 

The global festival kicked off on 8 August 2026 and runs through to 5 September 2026, taking delegates through iconic destinations like Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Khanh Hoa, before culminating at the grand finale in Ho Chi Minh City.

Beyond the glamorous sashes and spotlight, Tamunosoye brings serious credentials to the contest. She holds a degree from Madonna University, Okija, is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, and previously won the Miss Africa International title in Accra, Ghana, in 2024.

Miss World Nigeria Tamunosoye Karibi-George dressed in a brown tailored ensemble for her visit to the Thiên Thái workshop for people with disabilities in Vietnam. Photo Credit: Tamunosoye Karibi-George/Instagram 

Alongside her creative work as an event host, voice-over artist, and actress, her main mission centres around her social impact campaign, the Beyond Labels Initiative, which advocates for the dignity, inclusion, and empowerment of children living with special needs. As the competition unfolds, she is giving standard-setting performances that keep Nigerian pageantry fans cheering every step of the way.

Tamunosoye Karibi-George poses in her official portrait as Miss World Nigeria 2026 following her coronation in Lagos. Photo Credit: Tamunosoye Karibi-George/Instagram