The Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 pageant is heating up, and two standout candidates—Miss Lagos, Damilola Bolarinde, and Miss Oyo, Lagoke Funmike—are stirring passionate conversations across social media with their inspiring journeys and powerful advocacy work.
Damilola, representing Lagos, is more than a striking beauty. A professional model, trained cosmetologist, actress, and youth advocate, she is known for merging glamour with purpose. Through her initiative, The Unconventional Quest, she champions young people to embrace non-traditional careers, build transferable skills, and believe in themselves no matter the odds. Her outreach programs, including Becca and the Girls, have touched lives by helping schoolgirls find their voice and chart strong futures.
Meanwhile, Funmike, the Oyo State representative, carries a global résumé that blends fashion, music, and philanthropy. From winning Miss Nigeria USA (2019–2023) to strutting for Adidas at LA Fashion Week, she has combined creativity with impact. Currently the host of Sisterhood in America on Amazon Prime, Funmike leverages her platform to champion special education and stroke awareness—two causes deeply personal to her journey.
On Instagram, the official Miss Universe Nigeria page is flooded with reactions as fans rally behind their favorites. @tola_vibes: “Damilola is giving us brains, beauty, and boldness! Lagos, stand up!”
@naijaqueenlover: “Funmike is an international star. She’s bringing the global stage right back home. Oyo to the world!”
@beauty4impact: “Honestly, both queens are unstoppable. This is more than pageantry—it’s influence.”
@lagosgirlsslay: “Damilola’s story inspires every young woman who has ever been underestimated. She’s proof that greatness has no deadline.”
@oyopride: “Funmike’s advocacy for special education hits home. Representation that truly matters.”
With each profile sparking admiration and fierce fan debates, the Lagos vs. Oyo buzz is one of the pageant’s hottest talking points. Supporters are already predicting that either queen could clinch the national crown and make Nigeria proud on the global Miss Universe stage.
As the competition intensifies, one thing is clear: whether it’s Damilola’s bold storytelling or Funmike’s heartfelt advocacy, both women embody the new face of pageantry—where beauty, purpose, and impact share the crown.
