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How to Vote for Soye Karibi-George at Miss World 2026

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2 months ago

August 25, 2026

Learn how to vote for Soye Karibi-George as Nigeria’s representative at Miss World 2026 in Vietnam and support her bid for the Blue Crown

Nigeria’s Miss World 2026 representative, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, popularly known as Soye, is seeking Nigerians’ support as she competes at the 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam, with voting now open for the international pageant.

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Karibi-George, who was crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026, has urged Nigerians at home and abroad to participate in the voting process as she pursues the coveted Miss World Blue Crown.

“The journey continues, and every vote brings us one step closer to the Blue Crown,” Karibi-George said in a message to supporters.

“I am honoured to carry the Nigerian flag on the Miss World stage, and I want to know that Nigerians everywhere are standing with me.”

Supporters can vote for Nigeria’s representative through the official Miss World voting platform.

Voters should visit the official Miss World voting platform, locate Nigeria’s candidate page for Tamunosoye Karibi-George and follow the instructions provided to complete the voting process.

Karibi-George has encouraged Nigerians to treat the campaign as a collective effort, stressing the importance of public support during the competition.

“Your support matters. Your vote matters. Nigeria matters,” she said.

She later added: “If you believe in this journey, stand with me and cast your vote for Queen Soye Karibi-George.”

The 26-year-old beauty queen from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, arrived in Vietnam to represent Nigeria at the ongoing Miss World Festival.

Karibi-George won the Miss World Nigeria 2026 title at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, after emerging ahead of 19 other finalists.

Although she represented Bayelsa State at the national competition, she is originally from Port Harcourt.

Beyond pageantry, Karibi-George is a trained communications professional and an associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.

Her work also extends to advocacy. She founded Beyond Labels, an initiative focused on inclusion, dignity and empowerment for children with special needs, making social impact an important part of her pageant platform.

Karibi-George previously won the Miss Africa International 2024 title in Accra, Ghana, before taking the national Miss World Nigeria crown.

Her campaign at the global festival therefore extends beyond the competition itself, with the Nigerian representative using the international platform to highlight her advocacy work while showcasing Nigerian culture and values.

The 73rd Miss World Festival is taking place in Vietnam, where contestants are participating in various activities and challenges ahead of the final.

Nigeria will be hoping for another strong performance after Joy Mojisola Raimi finished among the Top 20 at the 72nd Miss World pageant in India.

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For Karibi-George, the immediate focus is on making a strong impression in Vietnam and securing enough public support to advance her campaign for the prestigious Blue Crown.

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Culture

Crowds Gather for Rare Sunrise at Egypt’s Abu Simbel Temple

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4 days ago

October 23, 2026

David Ogunjobi

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple to witness the twice-yearly sunrise ceremony illuminating Pharaoh Ramses II’s statue

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple on Thursday to witness a spectacular sunrise phenomenon in which sunlight illuminated the face of the statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, an event that occurs only twice a year.

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The ancient astronomical ceremony drew visitors from different parts of the world to the archaeological site in southern Egypt on October 22, one of two dates associated with the phenomenon.

The second occurrence takes place on February 22, when the rising sun illuminates the temple’s interior.

Egyptian tour guide Yasser Fouad described the occasion as extraordinary, saying some visitors had stayed overnight to secure the opportunity to witness the event.

“Today is an extraordinary day, everyone is keen, there are people who stayed over the night, foreigners who actually spent the night in Abu Simbel to see this phenomenon,” Fouad said.

The Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel dates back to the 13th century BC and is among Egypt’s most prominent archaeological attractions.

Built during the reign of Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, the temple is renowned for its monumental statues and sophisticated architectural design.

The twice-yearly sunrise phenomenon is a major attraction, drawing visitors eager to witness the interaction between sunlight and the temple’s ancient structure.

The dates have traditionally been associated with significant moments in Ramses II’s life.

October 22 is commonly linked to his birthday, while February 22 is associated with his accession to the throne.

However, the precise historical reasons behind the dates remain debated.

Some archaeologists have proposed alternative explanations, including that they may have marked the pharaoh’s coronation and birthday.

Abu Simbel underwent a major international rescue operation in the 1960s, when archaeologists and engineers relocated the temples to protect them from flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

The monumental structures were cut into large blocks and reassembled at a higher location, preserving the site for future generations.

The relocation was one of the most significant archaeological preservation projects of the 20th century.

Despite the move, the temple continues to attract visitors for its ancient Egyptian art, monumental architecture and remarkable alignment with the rising sun.

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The annual gatherings highlight the enduring appeal of Egypt’s archaeological heritage and the continuing fascination with the astronomical knowledge and engineering achievements of its ancient civilisation.