Venessa, the Nigerian  contestant is the  elated lucky winner of the much talked about English programme of the year, "Miss Nollywood UK 2008". 

Lillia , another Nigerian contestant grabbed the position of first runner-up, whilst Lola, yet another Nigeria, was the  second runner-up.

As   stated in the previous edition of this column, winners in this rare beauty pageant are expected to benefit from numerous prizes and incentives. The winner will benefit from a contract in the Nollywood filming industry and a huge cash  award, and Ten (10) free modelling photo shots to be printed by Mouldme Studio, among others. The first runner-up also stands to benefit from a contract with the Nollywood filming industry  as well as  a return ticket to the Republic of Nigeria.

A total of 35  intelligent  beauty queens participated in this competition. The contestants were drawn from all parts of the world, especially African, Caribean  and Asian  countries. All the contestants are beauty queens in their own right.

The Miss Nollywood UK beauty competition is geared towards strengthening the spirit of mutual understanding and tolerance, and promoting cultural exchanges between people of diverse cultures and to instill a sense of self confidence in the participants. In order to win this beauty competition, the contestants should be armed with interest in acting, be able to dance, model, pose, be witty, articulate, intelligent and be able to think right on their feet as well to have a walk that sets them apart from the other contestants. All the 35 beauty queens had  gallantly  and enviably exhibited  the above mentioned rare qualities.

Over 300 art and beauty lovers attended the programme. The hall was filled to capacity, according to Stevie Nash, coordinator of Miss Nollywood UK 2008. Mr Stevie Nash, in a statement dispatched to Arts and Culture from his UK base, described the event as a real success considering the turnout of both the audience and the contestants. "People came from almost all parts of the world, especially those of African descent in the Diaspora. We were expecting about 300 people but the hall was filled to capacity and everything went perfectly well, as planned. There was a general tone of high spirits and adoration of the human creative industry," the coordinator explained.