Samuel Nwajagu has put Nigeria and Africa on the map in the Mister International 2024 competition for winning as the first African to grasp the prestigious crown. Shining among stunning contestants competing, Nwajagu won Mister International 2024, with the pageant being conducted on December 14 at Bangkok, Thailand.
The contest’s first runner-up was Mr Vietnam, while Mr Indonesia won the second runner-up. As he was announced the winner, an overwhelmed Nwajagu hugged Mr Vietnam and looked out to the cheering audience. The reigning titleholder, Kim Thitisan of Thailand, sashed him as the 16th Mister International.
Fans have celebrated Nwajagu’s historic win, clapping for his emotional reaction and noting it was perfectly okay to shed a tear. Nigerians have flooded Mister International 2024 social media pages with congratulatory messages, oozing pride in his groundbreaking feat.
This victory not only lifts Nwajagu himself but also marks an important milestone for African representation in global pageantry.