{"id":96388,"date":"2025-12-02T10:57:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T10:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/?p=96388"},"modified":"2025-12-02T10:59:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T10:59:11","slug":"the-women-king-a-night-of-glamour-power-and-african-pride-at-the-9th-african-giants-award-beauty-pageant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/?p=96388","title":{"rendered":"The Women King: A night of glamour, power, and African pride at the 9th African Giants Award &#038; Beauty Pageant"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"266\"><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">By <strong>Justina Abbah<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"266\"><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">It was a night of shimmering lights, bold fashion, and unforgettable triumphs as the 9th edition of the <\/span><strong style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\" data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"459\">African Giants Award and Black Giant Signature\u2019s Face of Art Nigeria Beauty Pageant<\/strong><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"> took center stage on <\/span><strong style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\" data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"502\">November 30, 2025<\/strong><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">. And stealing the spotlight? <\/span><strong style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"550\">Precious Mawah<\/strong><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">, the 19-year-old talent from Edo State who dazzled her way to the crown.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"951\">From <strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"659\">30 registered contestants<\/strong>, only seven finalists made it to the big stage\u2014but it was Precious, representing <strong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"755\">Kogi State<\/strong>, who ultimately reigned supreme. With elegance, confidence, and undeniable poise, she clinched the prestigious title, marking her as one of Nigeria\u2019s brightest rising stars in beauty and culture.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1009\"><strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1009\">A STAR-STUDDED CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN EXCELLENCE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1344\">Hosted by the visionary CEO of Black Giant Signature, <strong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1091\">Mr. Okpe Lawrence Okpe<\/strong>, the ceremony was more than a beauty pageant\u2014it was a vibrant fusion of art, culture, philanthropy, and entertainment. The event brought together aspiring models, creative artists, and notable personalities who embody the spirit of African achievement.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-96389\" src=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0003-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0003-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0003-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0003-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0003-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0003.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-96390\" src=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0008-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0008-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0008-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0008-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0008-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0008.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-96391\" src=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0006-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0006-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0006-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0006-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0006-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0006.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1488\">The guest list sparkled with high-profile attendees, including dignitaries from the political, entertainment, and business worlds. Among them:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"2157\">\n<li data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1554\">\n<p data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1554\"><strong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1513\">Chief Seyi Tinubu<\/strong>, represented by his personal assistant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1622\">\n<p data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1622\">Nollywood stars and influential figures from across the country<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1724\">\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1724\"><strong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1654\">Chief Uzochukwu Akinedozi<\/strong> (CEO, Blake Resort Abuja) \u2013 <em data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1722\">Entertainment Personality of the Year<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1778\">\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1778\"><strong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1753\">Oba Barr. Chukwudi Oli<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1776\">Humanitarian Award<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1863\">\n<p data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1863\"><strong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1807\">Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda<\/strong> (APC National Chairman) \u2013 <em data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1861\">Political Man of the Year<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1941\">\n<p data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1941\"><strong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1894\">Sen. Anthony Siyako Yaro<\/strong> (Gombe South) \u2013 <em data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1939\">Political Icon of the Year<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2002\">\n<p data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2002\"><strong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1972\">Dr. Hajia Ramatu Ibrahim<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2000\">Arewa Woman of the Year<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2063\">\n<p data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2063\"><strong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2027\">Mr. Ali Adoyi Abah<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2061\">Media Personality of the Year<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2157\">\n<p data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2157\">Industry leaders such as <strong data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2112\">Chief David Daser<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2155\">Engr. Tony Nakale (GM, Bingham TV)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2242\">And many more who helped elevate the night into a true festival of African prowess.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-96392\" src=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0007-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0007-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0007-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0007-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0007-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0007-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0007.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-96393\" src=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0009-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0009-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0009-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0009-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0009-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0009-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0009.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-96394\" src=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0010-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0010-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0010-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0010-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0010-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0010.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-96395\" src=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0012-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0012-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0012-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0012-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0012-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0012.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-96396\" src=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0013-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0013-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0013-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0013-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0013-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0013-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/everyday.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251202-WA0013.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2303\"><strong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2303\">A HEARTFELT MOMENT: A WARRIOR OF COMPASSION HONORED<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2502\">One of the evening\u2019s most touching highlights came from <strong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2383\">Madam Aisha Kwalmi<\/strong>, founder of <strong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2420\">Nana Berry Orphanage<\/strong>. As she received her award, she left the audience moved with her emotional words:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2592\">\n<p data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2592\"><em data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2592\">\u201cI have received many national and international awards, but this means more to me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2712\">Her gratitude echoed the spirit of the night\u2014one that celebrated not just beauty, but purpose, resilience, and impact.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2759\"><strong data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2759\">THE RISE OF A NEW CULTURAL AMBASSADOR<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"3105\">As cheers filled the hall and cameras flashed, <strong data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2826\">Precious Mawah<\/strong> stepped into her new role as the crowned <strong data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2891\">Face of Art Nigeria<\/strong>. Congratulations and heartfelt messages poured in from fans, celebrities, and attendees alike. With her victory, she now joins a league of young influencers dedicated to uplifting African art, culture, and beauty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3223\">Her win stands as a powerful testament to the growing wave of talented youth reshaping Nigeria\u2019s creative landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Justina Abbah It was a night of shimmering lights, bold fashion, and unforgettable triumphs as the 9th edition of the African Giants Award and Black Giant Signature\u2019s Face of Art Nigeria Beauty Pageant took center stage on November 30, 2025. And stealing the spotlight? Precious Mawah, the 19-year-old talent from Edo State who dazzled [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":96397,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[129,5507,245,7618,479],"class_list":["post-96388","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-uncategorized","tag-award","tag-beauty","tag-king","tag-pageant","tag-women"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96388","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=96388"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96388\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/96397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=96388"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=96388"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/everyday.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=96388"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}