Pageantry is hard work, Onyinyechi Basil says -

Onyinyechi Basil says

The Miss Universe Nigeria Onyinyechi Basil has revealed how her family strongly supported her decision to pursue pageantry, even while she balanced it with a full-time corporate career.

The beauty queen shared that before entering pageants, she was already working a 9-to-5 job, which reassured her family that she could handle the responsibilities that come with the title. According to Basil, pageantry requires significant dedication, including practicing catwalk techniques and improving communication skills alongside everyday professional commitments.

“They knew I could manage it because I was already doing a corporate job, 9-to-5, before going into pageantry,” she explained, adding that pageantry itself is demanding and requires consistent training and preparation.

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Basil said her family remained open and supportive of her ambitions because she had established career stability while pursuing something she was passionate about. Their encouragement grew even stronger after she won her title.

She noted that her relatives became her biggest supporters, motivating her to represent on the global stage, celebrate her return home, and carry out the responsibilities of holding the title.

According to Basil, that unwavering family support played a major role in helping her balance professional life with the demanding world of pageantry.