Miss Universe Nigeria 2026, Danielle Adewusi, has arrived in Puerto Rico ahead of the 75th edition of the Miss Universe competition, where she will represent Nigeria against contestants from around the world.

The beauty queen’s arrival was announced on Monday, November 9, through the official Miss Universe Nigeria social media platforms, as preparations began for the international competition scheduled to be held on November 24.

“We have arrived in Puerto Rico!” the organisation announced, adding that Adewusi was ready to represent Nigeria on the global stage.

Following her arrival, the organisers called on Nigerians to support her participation through the competition’s online voting platform, particularly in the Fan Vote/Favourite and Beyond the Crown categories.

The public voting exercise offers supporters an opportunity to contribute to their preferred contestants’ progress in the competition, with the highest-voted delegate securing an automatic place among the Top 30 semifinalists.

According to the Miss Universe Organisation, the 2026 edition will feature 121 delegates, making the anniversary celebration a major gathering of contestants from different countries and territories.

The official programme began on November 8, with delegates scheduled to participate in cultural activities, tourism experiences, official engagements and rehearsals during their stay in Puerto Rico.

The competition will feature three major events, beginning with the National Costume Competition on November 21, followed by the Preliminary Competition on November 22. The grand finale and crowning ceremony will take place on November 24 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan.

Adewusi secured the Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 crown on September 27 at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Resort, Victoria Island, Lagos, where she represented Lagos State and emerged as the winner ahead of 19 other contestants.

A medical doctor, Adewusi studied Medicine at King’s College London, where she obtained a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree alongside a first-class degree in Psychology.

Beyond her medical career, she is the founder of Scrub the Stigma, an advocacy initiative focused on women’s health education and addressing the stigma surrounding women’s health issues.

Her participation in the international competition will also provide an opportunity to bring the initiative to a wider audience, particularly as contestants use the Miss Universe platform to highlight causes and social issues important to them.

The 75th edition marks a significant milestone for the Miss Universe Organisation, which was established in 1952. The anniversary celebration returns the international competition to Puerto Rico, bringing together contestants, fans and international audiences.

As the countdown to the November 24 finale continues, Adewusi will join other delegates in the preliminary activities, hoping to secure Nigeria’s first Miss Universe crown. Nigeria previously came close to the title when Chidimma Adetshina finished as first runner-up at Miss Universe 2024.