Samuel Nwajagu Makes History as First African to Win Mister International

Nigerian model Samuel Nwajagu has made history as the first African to win the prestigious Mister International title. The groundbreaking victory occurred at the 16th edition of the competition held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

This year's event saw 47 contestants from across the globe vying for the coveted title. Nwajagu's journey to international glory began in July when he was crowned Mister International Nigeria, earning him a spot at the global competition in Thailand.

In the grand finale, Nwajagu emerged as one of the top three finalists alongside Nguyễn Mạnh Lân of Vietnam and Glenn Victor Sutanto of Indonesia. His triumph marks a significant milestone for African representation in the global modeling and pageantry industry.

Nwajagu's win has been celebrated across Nigeria and Africa, symbolizing the potential and talent the continent continues to offer on the world stage.