Tamunosoye Karibi-George, fondly called “Soye,” is a Nigerian model, communications professional, and beauty queen who captured national attention when she was crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026. At 26, she’s representing Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam, championing a cause close to her heart: the inclusion and empowerment of children with special needs through her Beyond Labels initiative.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Tamunosoye Karibi-George |
| Date of Birth | 1999/2000, based on age 26 in 2026 |
| Place of Birth | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Rivers State |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | None |
| Occupations | Model, Beauty Queen, Communications Professional, Voice-Over Artist, Humanitarian Advocate |
| Net Worth | 100,000 – 300,000 USD |
Early Life and Education
Born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Tamunosoye is an indigene of Rivers State and proudly Ijaw, a heritage she’s woven into her pageant journey.
She attended Obiye High School and Obiye Academy for her secondary education before heading to Madonna University, Okija, where she studied communications. She’s also an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (ANIPR), grounding her advocacy and public presence in solid professional training.
Career
Pageantry
Tamunosoye’s pageant career took off on the international stage. In December 2024, she won the Miss Africa International 2024 title in Accra, Ghana, representing Nigeria, a victory that put her on the map as one of the country’s most promising beauty queens.
On June 6, 2026, she was crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos, beating 19 other finalists. Though she’s from Rivers State, she chose to represent Bayelsa State during the competition, a nod to the shared Ijaw ancestry between the two states.
The competition’s theme, “Pride, Power, and Purpose,” mirrored her own focus on leadership and impact. She succeeded Joy Mojisola Raimi, who represented Nigeria at Miss World 2023 and finished in the Top 20.
Advocacy: Beyond Labels Initiative
At the core of Tamunosoye’s work is her Beyond Labels initiative, which she founded to advocate for the inclusion, education, and empowerment of children with special needs and disabilities.
The initiative pushes for a society where children aren’t defined by their limitations but are given real opportunities to grow and chase their dreams.
Her passion for this cause was sparked by time she spent volunteering at a special-needs school, and it’s become the heartbeat of her pageant journey. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has shown interest in collaborating with Beyond Labels to support underserved communities in the region.
In July 2026, she partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to expand her empowerment project to Nigerian youth.
Drawing on her own experience as a former corps member who went through the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program in 2021, she now runs a fashion design center in Port Harcourt where she trains young people and equips them with start-up kits.
Communications and Media
Beyond the spotlight of pageantry, Tamunosoye works as a communications professional and voice-over artist. Her training in public relations and her role as an ANIPR associate shape how she engages with the public, advocates for her causes, and presents herself in the media.
Personal Life
Tamunosoye keeps her personal life private. She hasn’t reveal details about her parents, siblings, marital status, partner, or children. She maintains a professional presence focused on her advocacy, pageantry, and communications work.
Net Worth
As of 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George’s net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $300,000 (approximately ₦150 million to ₦450 million at current exchange rates).
This estimate takes into account her earnings from pageantry, including prize money, appearance fees, and endorsements, her work as a communications professional and voice-over artist, as well as income from her fashion design training center in Port Harcourt.
Awards and Recognition
- Miss Africa International 2024 – Won in Accra, Ghana, representing Nigeria.
- Miss World Nigeria 2026 – Crowned on June 6, 2026, in Lagos; earned the right to represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam.
- Recognition for advocacy work through the Beyond Labels initiative, with interest from government agencies such as the NDDC and partnerships with NYSC.
