PHOTOS: Meet the Mr Ideal Nigeria 2023 Top 100 Contestants

When the first season of the Mr Ideal Nigeria competition launched in 2010, little did many know the show would become a major factor in many spheres of the Nigerian and indeed African entertainment industry.

Not only has the event won male pageant of the year from 2019 to 2022 non-stop, participants have become celebrities, influencers, brand representatives, government ambassadors and multi-millionaires . This is owing to a unique combination of the title holders making use of the platform and the significant attention the competition has gathered over the years. 

Some of the popular faces from Mr Ideal Nigeria include; Emmanuel Umoh (1st Nigerian to win Mister Africa), Yemi Cregz  (Big Brother Housemate) ,Alvin Abayomi, Hermes and Gedoni (Big Brother house mates), Jidekene (from living in Bondage) Zeal (Mercedes Benz Fashion week), Zander (Dubai Fashion week) amongst others. 

The Mr Ideal Nigeria committee has released a list of 52 contestants who have made the top 100. They include a chemical engineer, multiple entrepreneurs, reigning Mr Flex Nigeria, musical artists amongst others.

Check out the guys that are vying to represent Nigeria at Mister Africa International in London.

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