All eyes are on Abuja as Miss Aura Nigeria 2025, Mercy Babajide, takes center stage as the official host of the 6th edition of the Dawalk Fashion Show, set to dazzle the Musa Yar’Adua Centre on November 1st, 2025, under the theme “Aura and Essence.”
Dawalk Fashion Show
This year’s edition promises to blend artistry with advocacy, spotlighting fashion’s power to inspire inclusion and self-expression. For Babajide, recently crowned Miss Aura Peace Ambassador after finishing in the Top 12 at Miss Aura International 2025 in Turkey, it is another defining moment in a career built on intellect and influence.
Mercy Babajide is being crowned as the 2025 Miss Aura Peace Ambassador
A trained journalist with degrees from Redeemer’s University, the International Institute of Journalism, and a Master’s in Media and Communication Studies, Babajide has built a reputation as a media professional, newscaster, and corporate MC known for her eloquence and authenticity. Her commanding presence on screen and stage has made her one of Nigeria’s most admired young voices.
But beyond the glamour, Babajide’s story is one of conviction. Having grown up in a setting where women’s voices were often subdued, she has dedicated her platform to advancing gender equality (SDG 5) and women’s empowerment. Through her outreach to displaced girls in Abuja’s Durumi IDP Camp, she has reached more than 400 young women, offering mentorship, education, and encouragement.
Her appointment as host marks a significant milestone for the Dawalk Fashion Show, a platform founded by Moavers Models Management that has redefined inclusivity in the Nigerian fashion industry. Since its debut in 2020, the show has featured models of diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, affirming that beauty and creativity know no limits.
For Babajide, the opportunity to lead the event is deeply symbolic. “Who best to embody the AURA and ESSENCE edition than the ever-charismatic and dynamic Mercy Babajide, seasoned media personality and professional event host, will be gracing the stage as the official host of the 6th edition of Dawalk Fashion Show!” the organizers wrote. Her presence at Dawalk is expected to bring not only elegance but also a sense of cultural and emotional resonance.
As she prepares to take the stage, Babajide represents the convergence of all these worlds. She is the beauty queen, the sharp journalist, the compassionate advocate, and the ultimate professional. She is, in herself, the “Aura and Essence” of what modern Nigerian excellence looks like.
