Somto Nnoruga

Somto Alexander Nnoruga is a Nigerian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Misters of Nigeria on 11 May 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is Nigeria’s representative at the Manhunt International 2025 competition.^[1][2]

Somto Nnoruga
Born	Somto Alexander Nnoruga Anambra, Nigeria
Occupations	model interior designer
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title	Misters of Nigeria 2025 Best African Model
Major competition(s)	Misters of Nigeria 2025 (Winner) Manhunt International 2025 (8th Runner-up) (Best African Model)

Early life and background

Nnoruga was born and raised in Isuofia in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, he is the last-born and only son in a family of five.

His modelling journey began at a young age with BETH Modelling Agency Nigeria, where he was introduced to the world of fashion and high-end visuals. He has worked with major brands, including Tecno Mobile and Octa FX. Nnoruga is also an interior designer with his own business, he founded Bougie Interiors and Apartments and is an aspiring professional footballer.^[3][4]

Pageantry

Nnoruga represented Abia State at the fifth edition of the Misters of Nigeria competition, held on Sunday, 11 May 2025, at the Muson Centre in Onikan, Lagos. He competed alongside 36 other contestants representing the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT. In the end, he was crowned Mister of Nigeria 2025 by the outgoing first runner-up, Favour Ogbuokiri, and the reigning Mister International, Nwajagu Chinemerem Samuel.^[5]

The win qualified him to represent Nigeria at Manhunt International 2025 in Thailand, where he will compete alongside 30 other delegates from 30 countries.^[6]