Nigeria, March 6 -- Three Nigerian contestants are currently competing alongside 48 representatives from 16 other countries at the ongoing BRICS 2026 International Beauty Contest at the Kazan Expo Exhibition Centre in Russia.

Commenced on 1 March and concluding on 8 March, BRICS 2026 marks the first-ever international beauty contest uniting BRICS nations through cultural, humanitarian, and social dialogue.

The pageant, which selects three women from each BRICS country to vie for the titles of Miss BRICS, Mrs BRICS, and Little Miss BRICS, is designed as a next-generation event.

The pageant goes beyond mere aesthetics, reflecting a woman's identity, values, intellect, and inner strength. It creates a platform where personal stories, worl...