On Saturday night, Shuga TV series actor Emmanuel Ikubese, was night crowned Mr Nigeria 2014 at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Ikubese, got a modelling contract, N1 million prize money and the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the “Mr World” contest in the Netherlands later this year.
 
He defeated19 other contestants to emerge winner of the annual contest, organised by the Silverbird Group. The event featured stage appearances in different outfits and performances by the 20 contestants.

Austine Igwilo and Michael Amilo clinched the first and second-runner up positions respectively.


Ikubese who studied International Relations at the United States International University, Nairobi, Kenya, hails from Kwale in Delta State.