There comes a time in the story of every nation when silence is no longer golden, when hope demands action and unity must rise louder than division. That time is now. That moment is here. Her name is Paula Ezendu. And her mission is Nigeria.
As the curtains rise on the 2025 Miss Supranational pageant in Nowy Sacz, Poland, a young queen from Anambra stands tall as a fierce embodiment of everything we are and everything we could become.
Paula Ezendu
Paula, walking a national dream, a dream that began months ago when she was crowned Miss Supranational Nigeria after a breathtaking run at the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. That night, with stars in her eyes and Naija in her soul, she vowed to carry us all on her shoulders, and she hasn’t looked back since.
“A special thank Miss Supranational Nigeria for finding me worthy of this incredible title. I can’t wait to carry our flag high in Poland next year and make Nigeria proud! This crown is a testament that a resilient heart will always win. Let’s make history together!”
She continues in another post, “From Anambra to the stars, this journey is more than just a dream-it’s a destiny. I stand on the cusp of greatness, ready to illuminate the cosmos with my unwavering spirit and Nigerian pride. Together, we ascend, with each step a testament to resilience and hope. The universe is calling, and I am here to answer.”
She has dazzled in every appearance with style that speaks Yoruba, grace that echoes Igbo, charm that flows like Benue, and strength that humbles even the Sahara.
Her arrival in Poland was a cultural earthquake. Draped in a fusion of Chanel-inspired tweed and Nigeria’s homegrown aso-oke by Smart Courage, that moment, Paula announced that Nigeria had landed.
Paula Ezendu
Her words still echo across timelines: “Touchdown, Poland! Representing Nigeria at Miss Supranational 2025 is more than a dream—it’s a celebration of who we are. From Lagos to Nowy Sacz, I carry the spirit of Naija in every step, every smile, every moment.”
And indeed it is. A declaration that Nigerian women are excellence personified. That no matter how they’ve tried to write us off, underestimate us, mock us—we remain unshaken. Like the Iroko, we bend, but we do not break.
Miss Nigeria Paula Ezendu and Miss Curaçao
From media runs to sashing ceremonies, breakfast charm in bold Adire to tight sisterhood with Curaçao’s queen, Paula has exuded poise, power and pan-African pride. She reminds us, like the queens before her; Agbani Darego (Miss World 2001), Omowunmi Akinnifesi, Anita Ukah, Adaeze Igwe, and Ugochi Ihezue—that when Nigerian women step out, history listens.
But my people, hear me now, this is not just her journey. This is OUR crusade. We can no longer be passive watchers in the theatre of our destiny. We must troop out in our numbers, from Toronto to Dubai, from Ilorin to Sydney, from Abuja to Houston. Tweet, post, vote, rally, chant her name. Because in Paula’s stride is our reputation. In her crown is our credibility. And in her voice is the anthem of a people tired of being called what they are not.
Paula Ezendu
This is not pageantry. This is pure and realtime protest. A silent protest against every stereotype that has ever tried to bury the Nigerian spirit.
We call on the diaspora. We call on entertainers. We call on politicians. We call on students. We call on mothers, fathers, and children. Let us group up, gear up, and lift her up. Let the world see how Nigerians stand behind their own. We’ve trended for scandal, for chaos, for drama—but today, let us trend for pride, for support, for triumph.
Let Poland know that this is the year of the Naija Queen. Let the world witness how the Giant of Africa moves. Because when Paula wins, Nigeria wins. And when Nigeria wins, Africa roars.
We are not the country they mock. We are the country that shocks. We are Nigeria—bold, brilliant, and back on track. So today, we don’t just root for a girl, we rise for a symbol. For a queen who represents us all.
Paula Ezendu
To Paula Ezendu, we say: May your feet never falter. May your smile disarm doubters. May your voice echo beyond the stage. You are Nigeria’s sunrise. Shine on.
And to every Nigerian across borders: “Ija o dun, bi ija ile” — no battle is sweeter than the one fought for your own. Let us fight with unity. Let us conquer with love. Because Paula is not walking alone. 300 million of us worldwide are walking with her.
One Queen. One Country. One Crown. Let’s bring it home. WE LOVE YOU Paula!
Paula Ezendu
