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Powers is not just a name — it’s a declaration. After eight years in pageantry, crowned with titles like Miss International Nigeria and Beauty of the World Nigeria 2024, the focus now shifts from performance to presence, from accolades to authorship.
This new chapter is not about scores or symmetry. It’s about intention, image as language, and modeling as a medium for meaning. With experiences spanning Lagos, Tokyo, and Beijing, Powers brings a global gaze to beauty — one that honors culture, identity, and quiet strength.
In this interview, Powers speaks on transforming legacy into impact, the spiritual compass behind bold choices, and the belief that you can be soft, strategic, and unstoppable — all at once.
This isn’t a pivot. It’s a power move.
You’ve spent eight years in pageantry, winning titles like Miss International Nigeria and Beauty of the World Nigeria 2024. What made this the right moment to officially step into the modeling industry?
For eight years, I’ve worn crowns that weren’t just about beauty — they were about discipline, global presence, and using femininity with purpose. Pageantry trained me to think in terms of impact and legacy. But right now, I feel like I’ve outgrown the stage and I’m stepping into something more personal: image as business, as statement, as brand. Modeling gives me space to tell a new story — one that’s not based on a panel’s scorecard but on how I shape my own narrative.
You’ve competed on global stages — from Africa to Asia. In what ways have these international experiences shaped your view of beauty, culture, and ambition?
Competing in Beijing, Tokyo, and Nigeria reshaped my idea of what beauty means. In Lagos, beauty is bold — loud colors, strong presence, full pride. In Tokyo, it’s minimalist, graceful, almost silent. In Beijing, it’s deeply structured and glamorous. These contrasts taught me to adapt without erasing myself. Ambition used to feel like a personal race, but now I see it as a cultural language. Each place added a new layer to my vision of womanhood: that beauty isn’t one thing — and that success can be quiet power just as much as loud applause.
Many titleholders face challenges when moving from pageantry into professional modeling. What approach are you taking in navigating this transition, and what direction feels most authentic to you right now?
I’m choosing to shed the polished, competitive perfection of pageantry and step into something more raw, more real. Modeling for me isn’t just about being booked — it’s about building a recognizable energy and aesthetic. I’m not trying to be everywhere; I’m trying to be intentional. The goal isn’t just to pose — it’s to express.
In an industry where external expectations are strong, how does your faith support the way you carry yourself and make decisions in your career?
Faith is my filter. When you enter an industry that profits off image, you need something deeper than mirrors and metrics. My faith reminds me that I’m not for sale — I’m a vessel. That helps me say no without guilt and yes without fear. It’s the quiet voice that tells me, you don’t need to compromise to be seen. Even as I push boundaries and shoot bold content, there’s a spiritual compass in me that keeps everything grounded in intention. I don’t just want to be successful — I want to be aligned.
As you begin this new chapter, what messages or values feel most important to share through your work — especially with young women watching your journey?
The biggest thing I want young women to know is this: you can be soft and unshakable. You can lead with your beauty, your brains, your body — and still have boundaries. I also want to show that success doesn’t have to come from privilege. I’m entering this new chapter with grit, strategy, and faith. You don’t need a perfect setup — just vision and follow-through. My journey is proof that you can rewrite the story and still honor where you came from.