Marking the first time in Nigeria’s history, this year’s Miss Nigeria USA pageant features something very different.

An all-female group of judges storms the stage to choose for Nigerians in the United States of America the Miss Nigeria USA 2019.

Miss Nigeria USA 2019 all-female panel of judges – (L-R) Ezinne Kwubiri, Makho Ndlovu, Dr. Yetunde Omede, Bayleigh Dayton, Chinyenum Amadi

This will be the first time that the organization had an all-female panel of judges sit on the panel for both the preliminary and final competitions. The gorgeous ladies determine the winner among 16 contestants in New York.

In an exclusive interview with the creative director of BEING NIGERIAN, Miss Nigerian USA founder/CEO, Joy Fakhoury says is to empower women across the globe.

The women on the panel comprised of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry experts. These women are;

Bayleigh Dayton – Miss Missouri USA 2017
Ezinne Kwubiri – Head Inclusion and Diversity, H&M
Chinyenum Amadi @chicamastyle – Brand/Style Influencer
Makho Ndlovu – TV Host
Dr. Yetunde Omede – Professor of Global Affairs and Politics

Watch the video below.

The 2019 edition of the Miss Nigeria USA pageant has produced a new reigning queen among the contestants from 16 states of Nigeria.

Funmike Lagoke repressing Oyo State was crowned Miss Nigeria USA 2019 in New York over the weekend.

Watch the crowning moment below.