In a historic fusion of high-octane sport, high fashion, and humanitarian purpose, a delegation of the world’s most prominent beauty queens has arrived in Nigeria for the E1 Lagos GP.
The event, coinciding with Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations, marks the first time the UIM E1 World Championship — the premier all-electric powerboat racing series — is being held in Africa.
The queens, including Miss Universe Continental Queens, Miss Universe Americas & Miss Universe Europe and the Middle East, alongside the reigning Miss Earth and Miss Earth Water, will be among the high-profile participants at the Lagos leg of the second season of the UIM E1 World Championship.
The E1 Lagos GP and its associated events will run from October 2 to 7, with the electric powerboat races electrifying the Lagos Lagoon on October 4 and 5.
The E1 Championship Fashion Show — an initiative of Maryam Elisha, a doctor, and Tomi Salami, an ambassador — will take centre stage at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island.
Speaking about the event, Maryam said the E1 Championship Grand Prix is a “landmark fusion of sports, style, culture and social impact”.
According to the designer and sustainability advocate, “fashion will meet beauty and beauty would collide with purpose, as leading fashion brand, Rikaoto by Me, spotlights the world’s biggest queens and its brand exceptional craftsmanship on a global stage”.
Elisha added: “At the event, guests will experience an immersive runway, Afro-cosmopolitan glamour and a celebration of humanitourism, raising awareness and support for environmental advocacy and community initiatives”.
“This is more than fashion and beauty; it is an experience where glamour meets purpose, legacy inspires impact and queens unite for change. A fashion showcase at the all-electric international powerboat racing competition will see the oceans electrified as we celebrate our culture.”
The international beauty queens expected in Nigeria include Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Universe 2023; Olivia Yacé, reigning Miss Universe Côte d’Ivoire 2025 and tourism ambassador for Cote D’Ivoire; Jessica Lane, reigning Miss Earth; Beatrice Millan-Windorski, Miss Earth Water; Onyinyechi Basil, Miss Universe Nigeria 2025; Damilola Bolarinde, Miss Universe Lagos and 1st runner-up, Miss Universe Nigeria 2025, as well as Divine Ekemini Nelson, Miss Earth Nigeria 2025.
Major highlights of the event include an exclusive runway show whereby Rikaoto by Me will stage a showcase of different fashionable made-to-measure clothes.
There will also be VIP humanitourism experience, a curated cultural activation, and philanthropy with purpose, a strategic support for Aurora International Charity Foundation’s advocacy and community impact initiatives.
Equally on display is a strategic collaboration of celebrity makeup artists like Bibiyoncé, Bimpe Onokoya and various stylists, who will showcase the state’s styling, artistry and production excellence.
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