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#BNxMBGN2017: It’s a Wrap! Get ALL the Updates from the 2017 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Pageant + the Winning Moment

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The 30th Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria is going to be crowned tonight at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Ik Osakioduwa and Victoria Pepple have been announced as the hosts of this prestigious event. It’s set to be a night of glitz, glam, and of course beauty!

36 beautiful contestants are vying for the coveted MBGN crown and a chance to represent Nigeria at the Miss World pageant.

The live show is happening right now and you can catch it on DStv on Channel 252.

If not, enjoy all the live updates here

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07:47pm

The stage is set, the judges’ places have been set and the elegant guests are arriving.

The Judges for tonight’s pageant! #bellanaija #MBGN2017 Video via @mediaroomhub

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08:o7pm

Bridget and Anthony take the red carpet interviewing guests, everyone is looking forward to a fun event.

08:21pm

Interesting people on the red carpet, great personalities, and great vibes. The theme for this year’s pageant is Gender Based Violence. We’ve also spotted the beautiful Sola Sobowale and MBGN 2013 Anna Banner!

@valisimofashions with @solasobowale #mbgn2017 #BNxMBGN2017

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08:33pm

Wale Ojo steps on the red carpet looking extra dapper in a blue tux!

08:45pm

Backstage selfie! Miss Tourism UN World 2015/2016, Ebele Enemchukwu takes a quick selfie with some of the contestants.

08:47 pm

Rich cultural drum and dance performance by the Atunda Band.

Opening Performance by ATUNDA Band Video via @mediaroomhub #mbgn2017 #BNxMBGN2017

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08:57pm

The show is about to begin in full, now the National Anthem beautifully sung by Sandra Osamor ??

09:00pm

Quick break! Here are some nice red carpet photos from Instagram while we wait.

@ronketiamiyu for #MBGN2017 #BNxMBGN2017

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@mayikeora for #MBGN2017 #BNxMBGN2017

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09:04pm 

The contestants are dancing to Samankwe HarrySong by Timaya ????

More traditional attire moments #mbgn2017 #BNxMBGN2017 Video via @mediaroomhub

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09:09pm

No blues around here, HarrySong is on stage!

09:14pm

Let’s go back out to the red carpet. IK Ogbonna, Stephanie Linus spotted and they didn’t come to play!! Stephanie looks trés chic in her pink dress.

Love @stephanielinus’ dress! #mbgn2017 #BNxMBGN2017 Video via @mediaroomhub

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@ikogbonna at the #mbgn2017 #BNxMBGN2017 Video via @mediaroomhub

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09:15pm

Well, hello Alex Ekubo.

@alexxekubo on the red carpet at #mbgn2017 #BNxMBGN2017 Video via: @mediaroomhub

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09:17pm 

First look at the fabulous hosts Ik and Victoria! Both looking fabulous, as expected.

09:20pm

Announcing the judges Lanre Tejuoso, Her Excellency Olufunsho Amosun, Producer of Banana Ghost Biola Alabi, Gozie Ochuba, Ogechukwu Ochaba and renowned actress Stephanie Linus.

09:23pm

A trip down memory lane. We see the journey of different queens from the inception of MBGN in 1983 till date narrated by Jaj Da Meccadon.

09:35pm

We see what the girls got up to. From the beach day, kayaking activities, talent night, to daily dance and catwalk sessions.

09:40pm

Performance on Gender Based Violence.

09:43pm

Welcoming the contestants dressed in traditional wear starting with Miss Abia!

Our beauties showcasing their Traditional Attire #mbgn2017 #BNxMBGN2017 Video via @mediaroomhub

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09:47pm

The ladies are gorgeously dressed in their traditional attire rocking to traditional beats.

09:52PM

An energetic performance from Miss Enugu.

10:02pm

Presenting world renowned gan gan player Ara (Thunder) with an electrifying performance.

10:11pm

Red carpet roundup while they go on a commercial break.

Adaeze Yobo and Carolyna H

@st_lilybeth x @chiefadaezeyobo at #mbgn2017 #BNxMBGN2017 Video via @mediaroomhub

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The outgoing queen Unoaku Anyadike

The outgoing queen @unoaku.anyadike #mbgn2017 #BNxMBGN2017 Video via @mediaroomhub

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10:16PM

Time for everybody’s favourite category Swimwear showcase ?

10:2opm

The black swimwear showcase is over, its now time for the white, pink and blue swimwear.

Did you catch the Swimwear Segment #mbgn2017 #BNxMBGN2017 Via @mediaroomhub

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10:23pm

Presenting the 36 contestants as they look radiant in their bikinis and scarfs.

10:27pm

Melanin popping on the runway through all the colourful bikinis!!

Who is your current favourite contestant?

10:39pm

Just for fun, some beauties in the audience walk the runway representing Benue, Bauchi and Imo.

10:43pm 

Host Ik is keeping the audience entertained with his witty comments and hilarious jokes.

10:45pm

Who else caught this moment?!

10:51pm

The contestants are back in evening wear. They’re dressed like royalty!

10:54pm

Wow, Miss Bayelsa‘s dress is breathtaking!

11:04pm

Lovely dresses, beautiful ladies walking down with regal gait. Miss Niger tripped but regained her stance and waltzed out.

11:09pm

One final look at all the contestants in their beautiful evening wear.

11:12pm

The tension is building up. Who will be crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2017?

11:15pm

Cake time! Happy 30th birthday MBGN!!

11:20pm

A vote of thanks by Guy Murray Bruce representing Ben Murray Bruce.

11:26pm

Miss Amity nominated by all the contestants; Miss Yobe!

11:27pm

Miss Photogenic award goes to Miss Anambra!

11:28pm

The award for the Model of the Year – Miss Kebbi

11:29pm

Miss Sokoto wins the Best Traditional Costume of the night

11:30pm

The Best Evening Wear award goes to Miss Bayelsa, yes!

11:32pm

Tension is in the air, here are the Top 15 contestants!!

Miss Abuja, Miss Bayelsa, Miss Oyo, Miss Imo, Miss Plateau, Miss Anambra, Miss Kebbi, Miss Ondo, Miss Lagos, Miss Nassarawa, Miss Edo, Miss Abia, Miss Sokoto, Miss Kwara and Miss Niger.

11:43pm

Time to turn up! Olamide is here!!

11:50pm

The audience is having a great time, we see Denrele throwing some hot steps to Shakiti Bobo ??

11:58pm

We welcome back the beauty queens!

12:00pm

It’s a tough decision that must be made. Who will wear the crown?

The judges are busy deliberating.

12:10am

Here are the Top 5!

Miss Bayelsa, Miss Sokoto, Miss Plateau, Miss Kebbi, Miss Oyo!

12:15am

Questions rounds!!

12:16am

Miss Bayelsa reveals her dress is actually heavy and made from pipes.

Her question: What natural disaster occurred recently?

Her answer: The Benue flood

12:19am

Miss Sokoto steps forward

Her question: What is to say you are not here just for fame?

Her answer: I’m here because I want to serve. It’s a form of duty to your country at a national and at an international level.

12:22am

Miss Kebbi, Miss Oyo and Miss Plateau answer their own questions.

12:31am

“It was an honour to wear the crown” the outgoing Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Unoaku Anyadike presenting her outgoing address.

12:40am

Musical interlude by DJ Smooth 

12:44am

All the ladies come back out in preparation for the big announcement!

12:47am

The moment is here, Guy Murray Bruce here to announce who will be crowned the Most Beautiful Girl in  Nigeria 2017.

12:48am

Fourth Runner-Up – Miss Bayelsa

Third Runner-Up/Miss ECOWAS – Miss Oyo

Second Runner-Up/Miss Tourism – Miss Plateau

First Runner-Up/MBGN Universe – Miss Sokoto

Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2017 – Miss Kebbi!!

12:58am

And it’s a wrap. Congrats to the winners!!

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