Nelson Enwerem, Nigeria’s representative at the just concluded Mr World’s pageant in the Philippines emerged one of the top five talents.

Enwerem, Mr Nigria 2018 , said although he didn’t emerge the winner, he tried his best to represent the country.

WuzupNaija had reported that  Jack Heslewood, 27, was crowned the new Mr World 2019, beating 71 candidates for the title during the pageant finals held at Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines on Friday, August 23.

The 27-year-old  rocket scientist also won an award for his impressive drumming, had now succeeded India’s 29-year-old, Rohit Khandelwal, who had just completed his three-year-old reign.

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Also, Enwerem, a model and fashion designer, who won the talent award of being the best in graceful contemporary dance, told NAN from the Philippines that he was grateful to Nigerians and his sponsors.

“I just want to say a very big thank you to everyone who supported my journey. God bless everyone, I tried my best to represent our country which I’m very sure I did extremely well.

“Unfortunately, I didn’t win but everyone who watched the show or was at the event and everyone who competed with us is very aware that the results ain’t fair,” he said.

According to him, all I can say right now is that I’m thankful to God, Silverbird organization, my family and friends and every Nigerian out there for making this experience worth it for me.

Mr Nigeria did not make the list of the first five topmost contestants, but Fezile Mkhize, (black) from South Africa did.

Mkhize emerged the first runner up and won the Mr World Africa title.

The five countries that made it to the finals were: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Mexico, South Africa and current champion, England.

The other African countries with that featured participants are: Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Ethiopia, Guinea Bisau, Kenya, Mauritius, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan and Nigeria.

(NAN)