Nigeria’s fitness royalty is officially on the move. Ekekwe Chikaodinaka and Miss Fitness Supermodel Nigeria 2026, Chidimma Uvere, departed Lagos on September 7, 2026, for the Mister & Miss Fitness Supermodel World 2026 competition in Vietnam.
The duo is en route to Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat, where the international competition runs from September 9 to September 21. Chikaodi, who was appointed by the Misters of Nigeria Pageant organisation under National Director Miss Sophia Eze, takes over the mantle from previous representative Credo Chiewenitem Ekpunobi—with aims to improve upon Nigeria’s previous 3rd runner-up placement.
At 23, Chikaodi is a professional fashion model, criminologist, and clothing designer. His background blends behavioural science with creative entrepreneurship. He graduated with a degree in Criminology and operates as an emerging fashion designer alongside his modelling career.
On the local circuit, Chikaodi built a reputation for strict physical conditioning and purposeful presentation. He utilises his platform to advocate for holistic self-development.
Uvere has already secured a 1st-place ranking in the preliminary voting for the “Best Fitness Star” category—a strong start for Team Nigeria.
