Nigeria is celebrating another big moment on the global pageant stage. Gift Eno Ndah impressed the world by finishing as Third Runner-Up at the 17th Miss Supranational competition.
The grand finale took place on 31 July 2026 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland. She competed against 66 contestants from different countries and proudly represented Nigeria until the very end.
The Philippines’ Katrina Llegado won the Miss Supranational 2026 crown. France’s Eve Gilles finished as First Runner-Up, while Brazil’s Lara Marina claimed the Second Runner-Up position.
Gift Eno Ndah secured Third Runner-Up, making Nigeria one of the competition’s biggest highlights. Karolina Gorylova of the Czech Republic completed the Top 5 as Fourth Runner-Up. As a result, Gift’s achievement has added another proud chapter to Nigeria’s growing success in international beauty pageants.
Beyond the crown, Gift Eno Ndah has an inspiring story. The Akwa Ibom State indigene grew up in Orile Iganmu, Lagos. She is a model, actress, entrepreneur, and the founder of the Bloom Within project, which supports and empowers young women. She won the Miss Supranational Nigeria title in August 2025 before earning the chance to represent Nigeria in Poland.
Speaking about her background, she said,
“Growing up in Orile Iganmu gave me a very real understanding of life, community and acceptance.”
That experience has continued to shape her confidence and leadership journey.
Her road to the international stage was filled with dedication and hard work. Before the competition, she revealed,
“It’s been amazing and it’s been very exciting. It’s been so many sleepless nights, and learning and unlearning, but I’m certain that my team and I, we are working together to ensure that we put Nigeria on the map.”
She also added,
“At this point, it’s beyond just the physical aspect; it is mental, emotional, and purposeful preparation as well.”
Explaining why she loves pageantry, Gift said,
“Beauty pageant has always been a dream. I have seen it transform the lives of other women, turn them into leaders that have made impact in our society today.”
Her impressive finish proves that dream is becoming a reality while placing Nigeria firmly on the Miss Supranational map.
