Rita Dominic has shared a video of Sylvia Edem, the 33rd Miss Nigeria, reflecting on her understanding of the Miss Nigeria campaign theme “She’s Made of More” ahead of the 2026 edition of the pageant.
Rita, who chairs the Miss Nigeria Board, posted the clip on Instagram on Monday, in which Edem spoke about her personal journey and values.
Edem said, “It is my personal journey and my life experiences that has totally shaped my understanding of what it means to be made of more. The value of always believing in myself instead of seeking external validation or desperately trying to find dopamine in external circumstances when the true dopamine is generated from deep within, pure happiness within. I recently completed a lifestyle and wellness coaching course at the Harvard Medical School and I remember my professor saying that we must strive to be a charismatic adult in the lives of others. And, you know, that lecture really resonated with me because today we live in a world of copycats and comparisons, but I am made of more when I am authentically myself and unapologetically so. And just by being myself, I’m able to empower others to do the same, to be themselves rather than copy others. I am made of more when I can stay true to my being, able to harness my own gifts and my own talents and live a life that is full of purpose. I am made of more when I can show empathy and compassion towards my fellow human beings.”
Edem is a company director at 3TOP Aviation Services, according to information shared by the organisers.
The 46th Miss Nigeria competition is scheduled for 2026, with the search for a new queen already underway. The organisers say this year’s theme, “She’s Made of More,” focuses on female empowerment.
Applications opened in April and are expected to close on June 26.
Activities for the new edition began with the Miss Nigeria Beauty and Fashion Fair held on March 22 and 23, 2026 at Eko Hotel and Suites.
Miss Nigeria is one of the country’s longest running pageants and places emphasis on education, advocacy and social impact, with winners often leading projects in areas such as health, education and community development.
