Miss Cultural Nigeria

The Miss Cultural Nigeria beauty pageant is annual pageant which basically deals with showcasing the Cultural ethics of the Nigerian people. MCN which is the acronym for the Miss Cultural NIgeria pageant focuses majorly on promoting the Culture of Nigeria through various platforms which includes the promoting of the Nigerian Languages, the Nigerian Clothing as well the food we eat. These are all embedded in the pageant as contestants are exposed to various cultural activities such as showcasing traditional and cultural attires of various cultures, showcasing Nigerian made wears as well cultural cooking competitions which are all EXCITING platforms for Cultural ethics. The current title holder is Queen Tombara Luciana Owei-Sweet, a final year student of Niger delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa state Nigeria

History

The Miss Cultural Nigeria beauty pageant started in the year 2013 as a photocontest which was organized by Silverdowed Entertainment. it involved girls from various parts of Nigeria sending pictures of them in traditional attires to the organizers and this pictures were uploaded on Facebook as a contest. The first real EDition was however held in 2014 at Casa DE Pedro Hotels, Refinery Road, Warri, Delta state. The pageant which turned out successful was graced with the likes of the General manager, Rufus Intl, Nig and the CEO of Debanj Global services. This contest was however won by Gold Kakeyere, a then student of Delta state University Abraka.

The pageant had a slight delay of events during the year 2015 therefore stopping the event from kicking off until October 2016 when the second edition was held. The second edition was however held at Ibari Ogwa Entertainment world, Owerri, Imo state Nigeria. At this point, Silverdowed Entertainment worked hand in hand with Black n Proud nation, a UK based organization which are keen on promoting the culture of Africa GeneRally. The second edition of MCN however produced eight (8) beauty queens which included ambassadors for Black N Proud nation as well. At the second edition, after interesting activities and a hectic five(5) days camping culled with various events, Luciana Tombara Owei-Sweet, a student of Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa emerged winner of the contest. Alongside were the likes of Rachael Unutame,the Miss Cultural Nigeria grand model, Titi Akinpelu, the face of MCN 2016, Udeze Kourtcy, Runner up,MCN 2016, Esther Aaron-Kune, 2nd Runner Up MCN 2016, Iheanatu Christabel, Face of Silverdowed Entertainment, Deinduomo Jacklyn, Face of Black n Proud nation, William Onome, MCN Delta, Mmirikwe Prudence, MCN IMO.

Title holders

Year	Title Holder	Region/state of Origin*	Notes
2013	Gold Kakeyere	Southern Region	Had to contest in 2014 after winning the photo contest.
2014	Gold Kakeyere †	Southern Region
2016	Luciana Tombara Owei-Sweet	Southern Region

Denotes Region/state of origin during time of coronation

Contest

Contestants are required to be single, above a specific age depending on the annual criteria and must be able to speak at least one Nigerian Language. Miss Cultural Nigeria, MCN involves the showcasing of a culturally designed casual wear, a Cultural attire, traditional attire as well as an evening gown. Prizes for winners in the past included an official car, cash prizes, consolation prizes and a modelling contract with Silver Models Management.

Difference between Miss Cultural Nigeria pageant and Miss Culture Nigeria pageant

The Miss Cultural Nigeria beauty pageant is being organized though under the supervision of the Nigeria constitutional activities but by Silverdowed Entertainment to promote cultural values and ethics of the Nigerian people through various interesting platforms, however, Miss Culture Nigeria is being not a property of the above said organization. The Miss Cultural Nigeria beauty pageant is still being organized by Silverdowed Entertainment though partnership with other Cultural lovers are always welcome within the body and should not be mistaken for the previous. However the aims and objectives are likely to be similar.