BIG SISTER MAGAZINE...(Health & Lifestyle Magazine for the curvy women): THE 2011 MISS BIG WORLD NIGERIA BEAUTY PAGEANT

One of the biggest and most anticipated show in 2011 in Nigeria's federal capital city, Abuja, was held recently on the 6th of November 2011 . It was the 5th edition of the Miss Big World Nigeria Beauty Pageant Show. The event which was organized by SKIESVISION COMMUNICATION LIMITED took place in Sheraton Hotel, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. It was one that witnessed a turn out of people from all works of life, among the special guest of honor was Her Excellency, the wife of the president of the Federal republic of Nigeria Dame Patience Jonathan, who was represented. Other dignitaries in attendance were ministers and senators of the federal republic of Nigeria, business tycoons, celebrities and media personalities including Elsie-Coco the founder/publisher BIG SISTER Magazine.
According to the President/coordinator of MBW, Dr. Olubunmi Usim-Wilson, the pageant is designed exclusively to identify the fuller figure ladies with some thing extra. The show is also a display of great skills, cultural values, intelligence and couple with great boldness of the big ladies.
Prior to the event proper, the contestants who were twelve in number were camped, these enabled the contestants to undergo some fitness, poise and elegance training to get them set for the event proper. Seminars sessions was also organized for the contestants while in camp and among the guest speaker was Elsie-Coco who took the contestants on the importance of having a good self esteem as a plus size sisters, it was one interactive and inspiring session that gave room for the contestants to bear out their minds on the challenges they go through in the society as a plus sized women.

HIGH LIGHTS OF THE EVENTS:

1. Arrival of the guests

2.The BTV Red Carpet session

3.National Anthem

4.Comedy Performance

5. Introduction of the MC(Barry J.Black)

6. Judges take their seats (some of the judges were On-Air Personality Matilda Duncan and 2010 MBW, Jenifer Okoli)

7. Contestants opening dance led by singer Peelola

8. Opening speech by the President/coordinator of MBW, Dr. Olubunmi Usim-Wilson

9. There were music performances by some Abuja acts like Peelola, Victoriouz Superstar, Big Daddy as well as comedy by MC Wahala and his likes.

10. The contestants also made their way back to stage in the traditional, casuals and evening gown.

11. Last catwalk by the outgoing queen

12. The best 5 contestants was announced

13.BEHOLD! MISS BIG WORLD, NIGERIA 2011, MISS SHELLY OGBISE

The event also witnessed award presentations to people, corporate bodies and brands.Among some recipients were:
Imoni Amarere of AIT (MISS BIG OUTSTANDING BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR)
Sheraton Hotel & Towers(HOTEL OF THE YEAR)
Usman Magawata (MEDIA MAN OF THE YEAR)
Malvina Kwanjap BB AMPLIFIER (AWARD OF EXCELLENCE)
Indomie Instant Noodle (BEST PRODUCT OF THE YEAR)
Lukeman Oni AKA MC WAHALA (COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR)

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