Emmanuel Somto, acclaimed Nigerian supermodel, has been appointed as the National Director of Mister International Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
His entertainment firm won the franchise to this globally reputable male pageant and Somto has vowed to bring his rich experience in the field to bear.
Somto, a trailblazer in the pageant industry, said his remarkable journey from a pageant contestant to a leader in the male pageant world has been a phenomenal journey.
He said: “Being the Mister International license holder is a dream come true. I now have the opportunity of helping talented young men who aspire to compete on the global stage to fulfill the dreams.”
Emmanuel Somto’s appointment as National Director of Mister International Nigeria signals a new era of excellence and innovation in the Nigerian pageant industry. After his success as Mister Teen Nigeria, Somto made history by becoming the first Nigerian to compete at Mister Model International, clinching the title of Mister Model Africa, a monumental achievement in his career.
The appointment of the former Mr. Teen Nigeria has excited many in the entertainment circles and Somto recalled his transitioning from competing to entrepreneurship by founding a thriving entertainment company, which holds licenses to Mister International Nigeria and some of the other most prestigious male competitions worldwide.
Somto is the first Nigerian to earn a place at the Mr. Global pageant competition and is also the first Nigerian to win the Mister Popularity award at the global competition.
So far, his company has groomed and sent remarkable young men to compete on international stages.
“Being the Mister International license holder is something I wouldn’t have believed if I was told years ago. This is a pageant I dreamt of competing in and now I have the ability to make this dream come true for some amazingly talented young men,” he stated.
The pageant schedule will be announced in due course.
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