“Beyond the Crown”; that is the theme for this year’s edition of the trending home-made beauty pageantry: the Miss Edo International 2026. The grand finale is billed for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Benin City.
According to the organizer, Debby Benson, “Miss Edo International goes beyond physical beauty by providing a platform for young women to showcase intelligence, creativity, and social impact initiatives. The winner is expected to serve as an ambassador for cultural promotion and youth empowerment. The event is designed to celebrate elegance, cultural heritage, and purposeful leadership among young women while promoting Edo State’s rich traditions on a global stage.
She said, “The program will feature world-class pageantry, fashion exhibitions, cultural displays, entertainment, and awards, alongside networking opportunities for industry stakeholders and guests. The red carpet segment begins at 3:00 p.m., followed by the main event at 4:00 p.m.
This event is brought to you by Starworld potential theater, powered by Edo jobs under the Edo State Government, and proudly supported by The Nigerian Observer Newspapers as media partner.

