And the Winner is…Anambra’s Chioma Obiadi Stephanie crowned the 40th Miss Nigeria!

Last night the 40th edition of the Miss Nigeria pageant was held at the Eko Hotel Convention & Suites in Lagos and the show wrapped up a couple of hours ago with a newly crowned queen.

Representing Anambra, Chioma Obiadi Stephanie was crowned Miss Nigeria 2016 replacing the outgoing Leesi Peter.

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Meet CHIOMA representing Anambra ?. She is proud of her heritage are you? #anticipate the Crowning of the 40th Miss Nigeria Queen?!!! Guess what? You have the opportunity to choose who wears the crown as you vote for your favourite contestants!!! #iamproudofmyheritage #MissNigeria2016 #RubyEdition #pageant #empoweringwomenbeyondbeauty

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Chioma recently represented Nigeria at the 2016 Miss Earth beauty pageant.

Apart from the title, Chioma also won an all-expense paid trip to France.

See photos from the winning moment below.