Somto Nnoruga
Somto Nnoruga | |
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| Born | Somto Alexander Nnoruga |
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| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Misters of Nigeria 2025 |
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Somto Alexander Nnoruga is a Nigerian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Misters of Nigeria on 11 May 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is Nigeria’s representative at the Manhunt International 2025 competition.[1][2]
Early life and background
[edit]Nnoruga was born and raised in Isuofia in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, he is the last-born and only son in a family of five.
His modelling journey began at a young age with BETH Modelling Agency Nigeria, where he was introduced to the world of fashion and high-end visuals. He has worked with major brands, including Tecno Mobile and Octa FX. Nnoruga is also an interior designer with his own business, he founded Bougie Interiors and Apartments and is an aspiring professional footballer.[3][4]
Pageantry
[edit]Nnoruga represented Abia State at the fifth edition of the Misters of Nigeria competition, held on Sunday, 11 May 2025, at the Muson Centre in Onikan, Lagos. He competed alongside 36 other contestants representing the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT. In the end, he was crowned Mister of Nigeria 2025 by the outgoing first runner-up, Favour Ogbuokiri, and the reigning Mister International, Nwajagu Chinemerem Samuel.[5]
The win qualified him to represent Nigeria at Manhunt International 2025 in Thailand, where he will compete alongside 30 other delegates from 30 countries.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Babalola, Seyi (2025-05-12). "Somto Nnoruga to represent Nigeria at manhunt international in Thailand". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Nigerian model Somto Nnoruga emerges winner of Misters of Nigeria 2025". Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Meet Somto Nnoruga, Winner of the 2025 Misters of Nigeria - Daily Trust". https://dailytrust.com/. 2025-05-12. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "Nigerian Model, Somto Nnoruga Embarks on a New Journey at Misters of Nigeria 2025 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Somto Alexander Nnoruga Crowned Mister Nigeria 2025 in Glamorous Finale". Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News. 2025-05-14. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Babalola, Seyi (2025-05-12). "Somto Nnoruga's 'build together project' takes aim at Nigeria's housing crisis". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-05-20.