The audition is part of the preparations for the 2026 Iwude Ijesa Beauty Pageant, which seeks a young woman with beauty, intelligence, confidence, good character and strong knowledge of Ijesa culture.
The audition for the Iwude Ijesa Beauty Pageant 2026 took place on Saturday afternoon, November 14, at the Conference Room of the Iwude Ijesa Secretariat, Okemese, Palace Square, Ilesa, Osun State.
A total of 30 contestants took part in the audition as they presented themselves before a five-member panel of judges for assessment and selection.
The audition was designed to identify young women who possess not only physical beauty but also intelligence, confidence, good communication skills, cultural knowledge and the character needed to represent Ijesaland.
The contestants were assessed in different areas, including personality and self-confidence, general knowledge, communication skills, Ijesa culture and Omoluabi values, catwalk and stage presence, talent and creativity, as well as composure and overall impression.
Five-member panel of judges
The panel of judges comprised five distinguished individuals with different backgrounds and experience. They were:
Mrs Oluyede Comfort
Mrs Juliet Keshi
Mrs Ronke Gbadamosi, Acting President of the Ijesa Youth Forum (IYF)
Prince Adeleye Adebusuyi
Ifeoluwa Adesanya
Each judge was assigned a specific area of assessment and prepared ten questions to guide the exercise. However, all five judges were expected to assess every contestant across all the approved categories.
The questions covered important issues such as the meaning of true beauty, leadership, youth development, the challenges facing young people in Nigeria, the history and culture of Ijesaland, and the responsibilities of a beauty queen.
Contestants were also asked how they would use the beauty pageant platform to promote Ijesa culture, support young people and contribute to the development of their communities.
Fair assessment and selection process
The organisers adopted a scoring system designed to give every contestant a fair opportunity.
Each judge was required to score every contestant out of 100 marks, using seven approved assessment areas. The highest possible combined score from the five judges was 500 marks.
The final average score would be calculated by dividing the total marks awarded by the five judges by five.
The organisers also stressed that judges must work independently and avoid favouritism, personal bias or outside influence.
This process is aimed at ensuring that the contestants are judged by their individual performances and ability to represent the values of Ijesaland.
Organising team and media partners
The audition was coordinated by a team led by Aluko Ayoola Olayemi, with Adeyemi Sunday Ajibade, Princess Adeola Haastrup, Mrs Ogunniyi Oluwabunmi and Arewa Taiwo Smilley as members.
Also in attendance to observe the audition were Chief Afolabi Igbaroola, Chairman Iwude Ijesa Planning Committee, Miss Adesoyin Judith Oyinade, Miss Ijesa 2025 and Oladimeji Lasore, member Iwude Ijesa Planning Committee.
The media team for the event included KAKAKIOODUA, Ilesa Connect, Ijesa News and Jolas Media.
The Iwude Ijesa Beauty Pageant 2026 is expected to provide a platform for celebrating young Ijesa women while promoting cultural pride, good character, confidence and community development.
Beyond the search for a beauty queen, the pageant places strong value on the Omoluabi philosophy, which encourages honesty, respect, hard work, responsibility and good behaviour.
The ultimate goal is to identify a young woman who can proudly represent Ijesaland and serve as a positive example to other young people.
KAKAKIOODUA ONLINE MEDIA
Oladimeji Lasore
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