Torrance, CA – September 21, 2013. MNIA, Inc. will produce the 7th Installment of the Miss Nigeria in America Beauty Pageant at the James R. Theatre (3330 Civic Center Drive) in Torrance, California. This 502-seat fully-equipped auditorium will allow this event’s audience to enjoy plush seating and quality entertainment from every seat in the theatre. MNIA, Inc.’s yearly cultural event will showcase the talents, wits, beauty, zeal and compassion of Nigerian American women from across the United States. The event will also celebrate MNIA, Inc.’s continuous dedication to the communities that they have become a part of.
The event is hosted by celebrated Hollywood actress Ebbe Bassey (A spoonful of Sugar, Siri Oko Fo, Say Grace Before Drowning). Special guests this year include Toks Olagundoye – Actress on ABC’s The Neighbors, Christian Purefoy – Former CNN Correspondent and Founder of Batta Box, Amaete Umanah – Founding CEO of Pontaba, Inc. and nKanika, Inc, the makers of one of the most downloaded games on Facebook, IOS, and Android, and Dr. Gbadamosi, Founder and CEO of Better Youth, Inc.
The Official Hotel for the 2013 Miss Nigeria in America Beauty Pageant is the Marriott Los Angeles Airport at 5855 West Century Boulevard. This year’s audience will benefit from an $89/night discounted room rate by contacting the Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel at 310-641-5700. The Marriott Los Angeles is known for its gorgeous interior with luxurious rooms, in-house dining, and fitness and recreation amenities. The 2013 Miss Nigeria in America’s Official Hotel is in close proximity to local attractions like the Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, and Hollywood Raceway and Casino.
Torrance, California is located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County and is renowned for its sea breezes, warm temperatures, and beautiful shore-front beaches. As one of the nation's most beautiful cities, the pageant’s host city boasts of attractions that rival the beauty of the delegates themselves. This year’s pageant is being proclaimed by MNIA, Inc. to be the best event in the history of the Miss Nigeria in America Beauty Pageant. MNIA, Inc. invites its supporters, family, and friends to purchase tickets for the event at the value of $40 online at http://mniaweb.org/shop/.
The Miss Nigeria in America Beauty Pageant identifies Nigerian women in the US who exemplify beauty, talent, supremacy and intelligence. It aims to create new role models who through the beauty pageant will serve as ambassadors that will define a new Nigeria, enrich the beauty of the Nigerian Woman and enhance a new strength, energy and spirit for the advancement of women while positively impacting their communities.
For more information please visit our website at www.missnigeriainamerica.org.
MNIA, Inc.
ChiChi Dike Emeson/ Randi Inniss
P: 310.384.6081/ 443.421.5895
E: press@mniaweb.org
