Before I introduce the contestants,

I'd like to give a rundown of the prize which these beautiful ladies are vying for.

[size=13pt]Proudly Sponsored by the Founder of Nairaland, Seun,[/size]


The Winner of this contest will go home with 50,000 Naira.

The 1st Runner Up wins 30,000 Naira and

The 2nd Runner Up will win 20,000 Naira

And a whole lot of consolation prizes.

All sponsored by Nairaland

Isn't this a different contest from what we've always had? Bigger and Better right?

Now, meet our contestants...


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Contestant 1


Mimzy


Mimzy is in her early twenties currently running a part-time H.N.D programme (Business Administration and Management) in Yaba College of Technology. She also works as an Account Executive & Administrative Officer in a Law Firm in Lagos State. She hails from Lagos Island in Lagos State, Offin area.
She enjoys any meal of bread and her hobbies are reading, swimming and experimenting in the kitchen (she even follows several food blogs, Dooney's kitchen being her favourite). Her role models are God and her mum.
When asked what friends and family will describe her as, she said, "I had to ask two friends and one relative to describe me bluntly so I could get an unbiased description of me and here is what they said.
Friend 1 - "Aramide, I think you're considerate, loyal, trusting and sensitive with a balanced sense of judgement"
Friend 2 -
"Ermmm..okk. I would like to describe you as a very straight forward person who likes to take things in her stride in a very level headed manner. Life is quite exciting to you as it has galores of opportunities and experiences to offer and you feel one should always make the right use of it. You are adventurous by nature for you like to take up new challenges. It gives you the zeal and impetus to work towards excellence. One thing you firmly believe in is that one should always strive towards individual betterment, in whichever form it may be. Therefore you are never tired of beginning where others end".
My sister - "You are one very troublesome girl with a good sense of humour, fun to be with and very emotional at the same time"
On the thing that makes her different, she said, "I will refer to my favorite quote in response to this question... I will not say I am different from the others but I will say that I have constantly tried to be myself even amidst pressures to be who I am not and that makes me outstanding"
Her favourite quoteis that of Ralph Waldo Emerson who said: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
She believes she deserves to be crowned Miss Nairaland, because,
"I believe in teamwork and that everyone, no matter how seemingly detached from the ongoings are, brings something unique to the table and hence, they should be consulted. This is one of the reasons why I opined during the campaign that EVERYONE IS MIMZY'S CAMPAIGN MANAGER. To Mimzy, everyone is important. I see values in people and how they can be harnessed. I see rich values In Nigeria's diversity and how we can use them to positively turn around the current animosity that exist.
I'm daring as well as adventurous and I can boldly represent this forum when service calls. My persona wouldn't change even when I win the competition. I'd always be the open, friendly, rational yet opinionated Mimzy everyone knows. I am confident in my own skin and I believe in the dignity of female folks.
I am as real as can be. I am for One Nigeria, One Nairaland".

Contestant 3


MissGdope


MissGdope is an 18 year old A-level student at Gower College Swansea. She hails from Edo state, Esan tribe from Irrua and she grew up in Benin City. Her favorite meal is Jollof rice and chicken and her hobbies are playing tennis, cooking (trying out new recipes) and singing.
Her role model is her mum, "She's been through a lot in life and is such a strong and beautiful woman. I wish I could be like her someday"
"My siblings would probably describe me as a nice, caring sister but also strict as I want them to become the best they can be".
She thinks what makes her different is that she likes to put herself in other people's shoes. She tries to see from their perspective and understand their reasons for their actions.
Her favorite quote is from the Bible. "All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them". In her own words, "i love this quote because it forces me to think twice before I do or say anything to anyone. It makes me think about how I would feel if someone said or did the same to me".
She wants to be crowned Miss Nairaland because, "I'm passionate about Nigeria. I'm incredibly Nigerian and I hope that one day we will have good leaders who will lead Nigeria to the greatness it deserves. Also, I want to add that I'm so happy about Nairaland. It's one of the few things that have kept me in touch with all things Nigeria.

Contestant 4


Lanicky


Lanicky is an undergraduate at Adeyemi University of education, Ondo state. She is a native of Ondo west local government of Ondo state. Her favourite food is hot Pounded yam with melon soup. Her hobbies are writing poems and long stories. I also love dancing and composing songs and her mum happens to be her only and most respected role model.
“A friend will describe me as a cheerful and generous lady, while a relative will describe me as hardworking and easy going lady.
I do not give up easily, no matter the trials that I encounter on my way to success..I stay focused. And also I do not do things that I don't like or enjoy just to be accepted by anyone. I remain who I am, because artificiality never earns people either love or lasting respect. *smiles* This is what makes me different from others.”
Her favourite quote is, “Do not give up when you fall once, rise up again, continue your journey to success with your head up high and a victorious smile on your face.” A quote by her.
“Well, to be crowned MISS NAIRALAND beauty and intelligence are of utmost importance and I believe I was marvellously made by God and I am beautiful in every sense. I know this because I feel confident with myself and those around me do not fail to mention it.
Aside from that I believe myself to be intelligent, self-conscious and friendly. All of which are characteristics a Miss Nairaland should have. She must be able to reply comments wittily, act properly, postively and in accordance with Nairaland rules and so be able to relate with every person she comes in contact with on Nairaland as amicably and as diplomatic as possible. I have all these attributes.
I also participated in the 2014 edition but couldn't make it to the finals. I have learned from my mistakes, I do not give up in my quest and for these reasons, I believe this is why I deserve to be Miss Nairaland 2016.”

Contestant 6


Mysticgal


Mystic gal is a law student in her penultimate year at the Enugu state University of Science and Technology, Agbani, and also a business lady/blogger. She hails from Enugu state, Oji River Local Government Area to be precise.
She says she is a foodie so she has no particular favourite. She mostly eats attractive foods which completely rules out the possibility of a favourite but if fruits were food that would have been her favourite.
Her hobbies include reading, singing, talking and mostly cooking.
Her role models are her mum and sister. In her words, "My mum mostly trained and molded me to be what I am now and she played the role of an elder sister and mother. And my bestie/sister is also my role mode as she played a part of enlightening and polishing me to become the refined person I am right now".
When asked what family and friends will describe her as, she said, "Woah ,close relatives and friends would describe me without stress, as an annoying person and truthfully I don't know why I do such, which also makes me wonder why they still stick around.(where are all those smileys), I may not know about other character traits, but I know that I am loyal to a fault, forgiving and I am an intellectual".
She believes she is different because she is enterprising and love challenges, she says she is the kind that wants to know all, a purpose driven /designed lady, a person of many words who believes in singularity.
Her favorite quote is "WE LIVE IN THE BLACK AND WHITE WORLD, WHY NOT ADD A BIT OF COLOUR TO IT."
She thinks she deserve to be crowned Miss Nairaland because she possess the following attributes; Intelligence, Beauty, Charisma, Enterprising qualities and Singularity.

Contestant 8


Refiner

Refiner is an 18 year aspiring undergraduate into the Nnamdi Azikiwe University but due to some constrains financially, have taken up special courses as she looks forward to being an Entrepreneur someday.
She hails from Ezinihitte local government area in IMO state and her favourite food which she says she can risk helping the military fight Boko Haram in Sambisa forest just to be served is a plate of hot jollof rice prepared with smoked fish and garnished with vegetables like carrot.

Her hobbies are reading interesting novels,traveling to beautiful places,playing around with kids,making great friends, helping people and researching.

Her role model is none other than her dad. In her words, "He is a man that everyone will love to associate with. He taught me how to be determined to get whatever I want. He inculcated in me the spirit of *never say never*. He's very humble,generous, kindhearted, responsible and cheerful which I'm looking up to grab from him".

Her close relatives will describe her. as a stubborn lady that never gives up till she achieve her aim. A close relative will also describe her as a young lady with great dream, hardworking, humble, cheerful and always willing to help.

On what makes her different, she has this to say, "Most girls are considered beautiful, Intelligent, Humble but one thing I know is that the ability to put myself in people's shoes, feel what people feel, try as much as possible to help people or give out ideas which I feel can be beneficiary, cases where direct help can't be necessary makes me totally different".

She believes she deserve to be crowned miss Nairaland because, "As a brand ambassador of one of the greatest online forum in Nigeria and Africa, I'm willing to portray the forum in good light to the public with an already established platform, I'll help through my own medium to generate more traffic to the site giving to my own marketing acumen.
People come to seek for advice on a platform like Nairaland and as an ambassador I will be ever willing to help people who are in need of it, regardless of tribe or political affiliation.

Contestant 10


Ivyy

Ivyy is a 25 year old graduate of Communication Arts from the University of Ibadan. She hails from Imo state and was brought up by Yoruba/Igbo parents. She currently works as a Program Officer with a Media Non-Governmental Organization in Lagos. Her hobbies are writing, reading, cycling, listening to good music, hanging out with friends and seeing movies. You will definitely win her heart with a meal of efo riro/oha soup with pounded yam and fried yam with tomato eggs. She tags herself a.
Her role model is Barbara Ehrenreich who is a journalist, social activist, renowned author of 21 books and a cancer survivor. Ivyy says "She has inspired me to be resilient, to be an achiever and a goal-getter. I believe I can achieve a similar feat by following her footsteps".
When asked how her family and friends will describe her, she says, “My family and friends would say I'm a positive thinker, one with a problem solving mindset and an ever-ready listener. They would say I'm amiable, very warm and approachable. That I have I've got a good sense of humour. I'm tolerant, intelligent, expressive and yet reserved. Also, many think I'm a little uptight but principled and independent".
Her best quote in her own words "I am not the only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do".― Edward Everett Hale
She believes her magnetic personality is part of what makes her unique. She says, "I have got a calm, poised, gracious, reserved and likeable nature. Hence, I can naturally communicate with everyone and anyone. Also, i have been given the gift of contentment. I live a grudge free, contented and happy life".
On why she thinks she deserves to be crowned the next miss Nairaland, she said, "I'm full of laughter, I've got a beautiful heart, I'm friendly, intelligent, articulate, opinionated but not rude. In short, I'm that diva next door with no sass. And if you vote me queen, I'd be that queen you'd want to take home to everyone. The Queen you'd be proud of".

Contestant 11


Diasyluv


Diasyluv is in her late teens and is a 200Level student of School of nursing teaching hospital Nnewi. She hails from Njikoka LGA, Anambra.
Her favorite food is oha soup and Eba with of course enough okporoko. She finds delight in singing, dancing, writing and playing games, especially chess. Her role model is the first man in her life, her dad.
When asked what a close friend or relative would describe her as, she said, "A close friend would describe me as a girl who always smiles despite any situation she finds herself, an outspoken type, never considering quitting as an option and always striving to be the best amongst equals".
She feels she is unique because, "No one got my kind of smile. My generosity even when I don't have enough, my never failing instincts and my dedication to responsibilities is what differentiates me from others".
Her favorite quote is, "Great heights by great men were not achieved by mere flight, but while men slept, they toiled day and night".
She believes she should be crowned Miss Nairaland because:
"Bearing in mind that a book is not judged by its cover, these are the few reasons why I know I deserve to be crowned Miss Nairaland, Discipline, Confidence and the fact that I know I am beautiful.

Contestant 12


Optional1


Optional1 is a final year student of the great Federal College of Education Okene, Kogi state. She is from Enugu state, Igbo Eze South LGA. Her favourite food are garri and groundnut which is called student power, eba and egusi soup and jollof rice with fresh fish (she has a healthy appetite).
Her hobbies are dancing, singing in the bathroom, watching nollywood movies (AfricaMagic) and bollywood (zeeworld) and most importantly she loves playing and watching soccer, she is a defender in her school team. Her roloe models are her mum and Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.
When asked what friends and family will describe her as, she said, "My Close relatives that is my family member and my friend. They describe me as a decent and well-dressed lady, they describe me as a beautiful pretty cute angel who doesn't apply make-ups as other ladies of my age does. They describe me as a role model in the society they describe me as funny person a fun to be with even though am not a clown, they describe me as a sincere and humble person who respect others opinion, they describe me as a well behaved and cultured person, they say am a kind hearted person who is ready to sacrifice her happiness in other to make her loved ones happy. They describe me as a person who light up a room of sadness with my big pretty smile, they say am a God sent angel, they call me princess".
Her favourite quotes are: 1)"When you have opportunity to help someone or save a life do it without thinking twice”.
2)"Smile because you never know who that smile will help or make them to have hope for the future".
She believes she deserves to be crown Miss Nairaland because of the following reasons, in her own words,
“Crowns are meant for princesses, and who are princesses, they are ladies with noble and virtues characters, ladies that make those around them proud, a lady like me. People see me as a role model and a decent lady in the society where I live. I’m intelligent by God's doing. I like to help and uplift others around me with a big smile on my face. I’m a lady who God bless as a beautiful angel without applying make-ups. I listen to the voice of others. I work based on instructions given to me by the elders. I’m hardworking, sincere, humble, God fearing, intelligent, well-cultured, honest and above all a trust worthy lady. I’m a wife material to them guys and super great mother and sister in law to them ladies. I am the right princess for the crown, I deserve this crown so that the young generation shall know it’s not all about making-up and wearing indecent dresses but about being virtue, being yourself and showing the world the real you, having a good character and showing respect to the elders around. Thank you for giving me this big opportunity in showing the world my real self, my natural beauty, my natural cute smile, my lady like self and not my fake self.

RULES

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- Remember that votes would be subtracted and depending on the enormity of the offence, a contestant risks outright disqualification if at any point during the course of the competition, it is discovered that a Contestant breaks any of the rules or derogates, insults or bullies another contestant.


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- There will be no campaigning of any sorts on the voting thread. Failure to comply with this results in an outright ban till the end of the contest with no option of parole.

I do hope we all have a wonderful voting experience.[/b]

Only Mimzy rocks.

I vote mimzy

Cc NlJega