Nike Osinowo

Adenike Asabi Oshinowo, widely known as Nike Oshinowo, is a Nigerian businesswoman, beauty pageant titleholder, and media personality who achieved prominence after being crowned the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) in 1991. She is recognized for her ventures in the beauty industry and her advocacy regarding health issues. Early Life and Education Born Adenike Asabi Oshinowo, she spent the majority of her formative years abroad. She was educated in England, attending boarding school from a young age. After returning to Nigeria, she later pursued higher education, though specific details regarding her university education are not highlighted in major public records other than her focus on the beauty industry. Career Progression and Major Achievements Oshinowo gained national recognition in 1991 when she won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant. Despite initial public skepticism about a Yoruba woman representing Nigeria in international pageants, she successfully represented the country at the Miss World 1991 competition. Following her reign, Oshinowo launched several entrepreneurial and media ventures. She produced and hosted the television show "Late Night with Nike Oshinowo" and entered the beauty pageant business by acquiring and running the Miss Nigeria pageant for a period of three years under the parent company, Folio Communications. Notable Works and Personal Life In 2013, Nike Oshinowo openly discussed her long-standing battle with endometriosis, a struggle she had faced since the age of 13. Her disclosure served to raise awareness about the condition. At the age of 47, she became a mother to twins via surrogacy in America. Current Status Nike Oshinowo is known to commute frequently between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, where her twins attend school. She continues to be involved in the Nigerian social and business landscape.