Nollywood-adjacent beauty queen and model Damilola Bolarinde popularly known as Queen Dammy has been officially crowned Miss International Nigeria 2026 on Monday, April 20, 2026, after winning the Face of Hope 2026 pageant as Miss Lagos.
She will represent Nigeria at the Miss International 2026 competition in Japan later this year.
Born on June 29, 1997, in Lagos, the 28-year-old fashion and commercial model comes from a supportive Christian family of seven. She is also an actress and entrepreneur who uses her platform to empower young women.
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Bolarinde first gained national attention in 2022 when she was crowned the 14th Nigeria Queen (Miss Grand Nigeria) and represented the country at Miss Grand International in Indonesia, placing in the Top 20, the highest placement by any African delegate that year.
She was also a finalist in both Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) and Miss Nigeria pageants.
In 2025, she placed as 1st Runner-Up at Miss Universe Nigeria before returning to the pageant circuit for Face of Hope 2026.
On Instagram (@_queendammy), she describes herself as “a queen with purpose” and “a beacon of hope and light,” often sharing her journey of resilience, including overcoming early-life challenges in Lagos.
Known for her elegance, strong stage presence, and advocacy work, Bolarinde’s crowning has been widely celebrated on social media as a proud moment for Nigerian pageantry.
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