And This Year's Mr Nigeria Is DEJI BAKARE

The third edition of Silverbird’s Mr Nigeria took place on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos. The night of manly show-offs, muscles, six-packs abs and cute faces ended with Deji Bakare being crowned the new Mr Nigeria by Keneth Okoli, the outgoing Mr Nigeria.

Deji, a rapper/singer got the grand prize of One million Naira, a brand new car, a trip to Sao Tome and Principe (including 5 nights at the Pestana Hotels), an Ipad 2 and Blackberry Bold 9900. He will also compete in the Mister World 2011 pageant.

Fourth runner up went to Joseph Agossa, third runner up to Bandele Adebule, Second runner up to Chucks Obichukwu and second position went to Melvin Oduah. Awards for Mr Photogenic, Mr Sports, Mr Amenity, Strongest Man, Mr Smart, Mr Talented, Mr Physique, and Mr Personality went to Henry Ojini, Chidi Onuike, Alex Uriesi, Oluwagbemiga Adetuberu, Ikorishor Ajabi, Deji Bakare, Ugochukwu Uzowuihe and Ayomikun Odunwole respectively.

The event was anchored by ex-beauty queen turned rapper, Munachi Abii, while JJC, Eva and Chidinma entertained the guests with their beautiful performances. See pictures and profile of the other contestants HERE.