Nigeria's representative for the 75th Miss Universe pageant, Dr Danielle Adewusi, has arrived in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to begin her pre-pageant activities. The 29-year-old was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 on September 27 at the Balmoral Hall inside the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos, where she defeated 19 other delegates representing various Nigerian states. Her victory marked a full-circle moment: her mother, Adesola Adewusi, had won the national title in 1991, making this the first time a daughter of that era would reclaim the crown.
An alumna of King's College London, Danielle holds an MBBS degree alongside a first-class honours in Psychology. She also leads Scrub the Stigma, an initiative dedicated to expanding healthcare access and raising awareness about women's health across both Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Before claiming the national title, she placed in the Top 5 at Miss Universe Great Britain in 2023 and completed international runway coaching in Thailand.
With recent updates from the Miss Universe Organisation removing maximum age limits, Danielle is now among the delegates competing under the expanded eligibility rules. She arrived in San Juan on Monday, November 9, joining nearly 120 delegates from across the globe for preliminary rounds, national costume presentations, and rehearsals leading up to the grand finale.
The 75th Miss Universe pageant will conclude on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.