Nigeria's TROUBLING history at Miss Universe. 🚩

[@Lifedisabledd]

Sorry to laugh but Edna was so dramatic. 😂

[@RinaHendriks]

She had the level of self-belief that I can only aspire to. ✨

[@youme1414]

She was a drama queen more like modern Karen.

[@SAMUELBELA]

@sheilan6959 it was said that she was really celebrated as a beauty goddess in Nigeria and she thought she had everything to win.. That's a self-belief I wish to aspire too

[@kenlau457]

@@SAMUELBELA personally I think it was because she was from a non sash country and black contestants had a hard time making the cut even if they were popular with the media and the fans, the judges often thought otherwise. Miss Universe is criminally guilty of sash factor since it began. Some countries maintain their sash power, while other waned, still there are new ones to take their place.

[@SAMUELBELA]

@kenlau457 you are right. Take Miss South Africa for example. It took them years to select a black person

[@giuseppeditrolio]

Nigerian queens have both beauty and personality but they deserve a better training for MU.I remember reading that Edna Park was celebrated like a goddess in Nigeria and had high expectations of winning MU.That's why she had an emotional breakdown.

[@thatotlhowe]

You are very good at pronunciation of Nigerian names😊😊

[@abbeykrystal6840]

Hy Rina❤,I must commend you for bringing out the history of Nigeria pageantry, you did a good job👏👏👏

[@Elante0808]

As in… very detailed history I wonder how she got the info!! Laudable

[@yandiswalouw6906]

Truly appreciate the time and effort you put in making these videos.... As a die hard pageant fan/follower I truly appreciate such videos... I learn alot and it's soo fun to watch❤

[@chidiebereamadi3662]

In 2002 Nigeria won miss Africa at the miss world pageant

[@ellenekanem]

Chinenye!

[@Millenialhermit]

@@chidiebereamadi3662 and in 2004

[@savannah115]

The fact that someone at UC Berkeley got a doctorate by studying Nigerian beauty pageants is both delightful and maybe lends weight to the argument that there is such a thing as overeducated lol

[@UltraMella]

😂😂😂

[@kenlau457]

Honestly most other subjects had been studied to death already. This is a unique and niche subject.

[@davidDavid-ri3wx]

Hello Rina, it hasn't taken anything from you to put out a quality of substantiated commentary about the history of Nigerian pageantry. As far as you don't make your comments personal and negative then you will be recognised as a good blogger- well done👏👏👏👏👏

[@Iqandatheegg]

Zimbabwe for Africa this year miss universe 😭❤such a gorgeous woman. Wuuuuu. But what I've observed i put my bet on Peru and Venezuela

[@kenlau457]

Toyin in 1995 not only won Miss Congeniality but she placed 11th preliminary. She almost became Nigeria’s first placement.

[@Elante0808]

She was also miss personality at miss world the same year, mbgn 1990 Sabina umeh was miss personality at miss world 1990 also

[@kenlau457]

@@Elante0808 yes... South Africa was able to send a candidate that year and she took the 10th spot that could've belong to Toyin.

[@youme1414]

@@kenlau457 Yes, the usual politic. The world plays on who has the best infrastructure to rate things in Africa. If not South Africa is overrated.

[@ellenekanem]

She wasn't. In those days, there was no Top 20, only a top ten.

[@tami8458]

That black-and-white photo of Lynda Chuba is actually Agbani Darego. I have genuine photos of Lynda on my pageant page... You should have asked!

[@NK-uf1ek]

I’m subscribing cause you’re content is proper. Now I look through and you’ve been doing this since 2020. At least now I know where to go to keep up with these miss universe pageants

[@Rebel_Leader7]

They are brothers and two different people; older brother Ben Murray Bruce and younger brother Guy Murray Bruce.

[@ellenekanem]

I thought it was the other way round?

[@Rebel_Leader7]

@@ellenekanem you are correct. Thank you for pointing out my error, will edit right away.

[@ellenekanem]

@@Rebel_Leader7 No problem.

[@itsjemmabond]

Actually, MBGN 2002 and 2004 DID place at Miss World; both were named Continental Queens of Beauty.

[@Millenialhermit]

Im not sure if I will believe everything that you said here when you said that Nigeria didnt place in both Miss Universe and Miss world from 2002-2004. Actually , Nigeria was finalist in Miss World 2002 ( they partially hosted it too) and the ONLY African in Miss World 2004 to make it in semis since that year all the semifinalists were chosen thru votes ( and fast track events). Anita saved Africa from being zero that year in Miss World.

[@juriebalie3382]

How will Miss Universe react that the Crowned miss Supranational at the Miss Nigeria Universe coronation stage.

[@chukwunonsonwaezeigwe2647]

This was a very thorough research you did on this video. I must commend your dedication, but a little thing you missed out is that Nigeria placed at Miss World 2002 and 2004.

[@ObedNgwenya]

Nigerian women tend to be beautiful and have beautiful walks, but they don't interview well.

[@RinaHendriks]

Thanks 🙆🏻‍♀️ I try.

[@aarongunnz9513]

Chidima will do it perfectly

[@sanmak3283]

Because everyone focused on facial beauty & walk before, but it has started to change even in Nigeria with all the pageants. Nigeria’s previous Miss Supra, for instance, was very sharp, did well in the debate round over SA’s Bryoni Govender.

[@pelomk9022]

​@@aarongunnz9513thanks to her South African upbringing

[@aarongunnz9513]

@@pelomk9022 they raised her well

[@itsjemmabond]

Actually, Yemi Fawaz was a supermodel BEFORE Miss Universe Nigeria. She was 27 when she competed.

[@juriebalie3382]

So it is Only 2001 winner that won Miss World and the was also the ONLY top 10 for Nigeria in Miss Universe.

[@ItsZandrabyGrace]

I hope it's wasn't polically driven and the other ladies had a fare shot. I wonder if the organisers are going to allow Chidimma to take parti n the competition since she wasn't part of the normal process and request the first Pricess, just wondering.

[@Victormashishi-t7t]

Can Mr Bruse stop forcing Miss Nigerian pageants to bleach their skin

[@zinhle_dladla]

Yes I wanted to say this. It was disgusting seeing a pageant let the girls do skin bleaching advertisements or whatever that was. The organization should be an empowerment for ladies and for others but it’s the opposite. Like I don’t even have words to describe what I saw

[@ellenekanem]

Really? Who?

[@Millenialhermit]

@@Victormashishi-t7t was gonna say this. Almost all the miss nigerian miss earth are almost fair colored but its obvious that theyre bleached.they are beautiful regardless of skin color

[@youme1414]

@@Millenialhermit Liar!

[@matrix0085]

Haibo😂😂😂😂😂😂😂They hate wyt people/ but bleach to look like them. Ai shame, just non stop nonsensical stuff from green,white & green.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Feroxx65]

Which countries entered at top 5 miss universe pageant? Is south Africa included?

[@ellenekanem]

I know that college thesis you're talking about. That's where I got info for my own pageant page

[@SAMUELBELA]

Congratulations to Miss Nigeria 1964 for being the first black contestant from Africa

[@RinaHendriks]

The first black contestant from Africa at Miss Universe was actually Gilette Hazoume from Dahomey (now Benin) at Miss Universe 1962.

[@SAMUELBELA]

@RinaHendriks wow! You're a paegent nerd and I love it... I am sure if you've done it before. Please, analyse Catriona Gray's performances at miss universe

[@emekaugah8641]

What’s the red flag there?

[@ThabisaPenze]

Runner-ups are always more beautiful than the crowned

[@SusanaLiebenberg]

Very interesting history!

[@johnarries790]

Jys 'n vibe Rina, can you imagine Mia and Chichi the final 2 at Miss Universe😂 probs won't happen cos of Mexico, maar ek sien uit wat die Jaar in Pageantry voorhou..

[@Tikklerr1]

It's high time 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@samuelm_studio]

Forget, it won't happen.

[@Kassie637]

Africa should have far more Miss Universe winners. But the problem with African countries is three fold. 1. Not checking what qualities are guaranteed a placement at least at Miss Universe. South Africa always places because they always think Miss Universe when they are looking for a winner. 2. Not really being that invested in the international competitions but still sending a representative. What's the point? 3. Just like Europe, They refuse to go with what Miss Universe is lokking for. They just choose who they like.. Part of the reson Miss SA stopped doing well at Miss Universe and relinquished the license was because they made a decision one way or the other,. Same way Miss Americagoes to iss World and Miss USA goes to Miss Universe, Two natinal competions that look for different qualities.

[@youme1414]

So let threaten Miss Universe to give Nigeria Miss Universe crown. That is what this lady is telling us. Where are all the boys to say this out loud to the organisers? Go Nigeria! Hehehe... Thank you, ma'am.

[@UgwuokeChiomaEsther]

Good job ❤

[@mogauledwaba9629]

Chichi second isabella of nigeria

[@NzemkwisPam]

Beautiful nigerian Girsl

[@itsjemmabond]

Guy and Ben are two different Murray-Bruces.

[@RuthMadumo]

This pageants needs to be cancelled they've become very scandalous lately shem

[@chijiokeuzoma8989]

Nigerian won miss world in 2001.She won it in South Africa and South Africans cried for one full year.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ZAR_72]

Congratulations

[@NM1583-q5s]

You can't open your mouth without mentioning southa frica...obsession goes with jelousy, nd it's not okay for your health honey 😅

[@luciasuter4142]

What ever empty vessel 😂

[@chijiokeuzoma8989]

@@luciasuter4142You just can’t face the truth.Another Sad Africow.Hahahaha

[@chijiokeuzoma8989]

@@NM1583-q5s You mean Sad Africow(South Africa)?Hahahaha

[@iheny8407]

Guy is different from Ben. They are brothers though. The picture you have up is Ben

[@xstreamhd7082]

Chidimma was in the Top 11 not Top 10 my lady.

[@RinaHendriks]

She was in the Top 10. And between Kebalepile and Kirsten the public was supposed to vote for who got into the Top 10. Chidimma would have been on that Miss SA stage had she not withdrawn - hence she was in the Top 10.

[@sandilesangoni8172]

I'm here to just look at your pretty face!!!

[@chinyereukandu7527]

Onyekachi was actually TOP 3

[@agadagauyodhu3421]

Nope she was top 5

[@_kris4301]

Rest please!!! Enough

[@sanmak3283]

But it’s all factual, isn’t it? And she mentioned that it’s time for Nigeria

[@mtkgee6381]

CHICHI is going to SUPRA

[@sanmak3283]

She can easily take that!

[@itsjemmabond]

You're both WRONG!

[@samuelm_studio]

The arrogance from that nation, they can learn a thing or two from other countries.

[@animalfunfacts247]

We are not going to act timid just because of you. We are just being real. If you have a problem with that, sorry there's nothing we can do to help you.

[@annabelkeisha1157]

Learn what how to be miserable like SA,God forbid bad thing

[@samuelm_studio]

@@animalfunfacts247 Okay. Continue

[@samuelm_studio]

@@annabelkeisha1157 Hahaha continue

[@esiamawarripikin1951]

My friend please go and talk about China history

[@luciasuter4142]

The truth always 😭

[@sherifffolarin701]

Good research. This is your first good video that has no bile against Chidinma. Lol. But your conclusion that Nigeria is not decorated enough at Miss Universe isn’t correct. All those awards you mentioned are enough for one country. Nigeria isn’t the only country in the world. She won Miss World, which I think is more prestigious than Miss Universe. That last line from you sounded like an attempt to shade Nigeria and you don’t need it. Almost destroyed your beautiful content. Just remove bile from your analysis and you will have a great channel. Let me help you with this information: Ben and Guy are two different people. Ben Murray-Bruce is the elder brother of Guy Murray-Bruce. Ben owns the Silverbird Group. Guy Murray-Bruce is the younger one, who controls the pageantry of Silverbird. You used the photo of Ben instead of that of Guy and you kept calling the two names together as one person: “Guy Ben Murray-Bruce”. Wrong!

[@sanmak3283]

You’re misunderstanding her way of delivery. She has nothing against Chichi. She may sound shady at times, but she does that on other clips - it’s not that deep, definitely not hatred, not personal . She tries hard to do a proper research. She might have gotten the wrong picture of the organiser but that doesn’t invalidate the great lengths she went into to find the stories of each queen! All die hard fans & bloggers of pageantry love all the beauty queens, her included. You’ll see, if Chichi goes to MU or MS & fans feel she deserves a placing, Rina & all of us in SA & the world will voice that out. We do that all over the world when we feel somebody has been robbed. Not every SAn (or Namibian (Rina)) is represented by the bile you read on Twitter. Most people had never even watched a Miss Universe but they were commenting out of hate & xenophobia & those social platforms are toxic, to say the least.

[@sherifffolarin701]

@@sanmak3283 Thank you for your decent engagement.

[@ElaineVermeulen-s7x]

Miss world is definitely NOT more coveted than Miss Universe. It’s just the oldest. Please come correct.

[@sherifffolarin701]

@@ElaineVermeulen-s7x “the oldest” makes it more prestigious. Have you heard of the older the wine, the stronger? People know MW more than MU. MU may be higher in hierarchy, but MW has more fame. It is arguable.