Unoaku Anyadike

EARLY LIFE

Unoaku Temitope Anyadike was born on 16 September 1994 into a middle-class Christian family. Her father is Igbo (from Ekwulobia, Anambra State) and a Professor of Literature-in-English at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). Her mother is Yoruba (from Ile-Ife, Osun State) and the founder/proprietor of Sunshine Nursery and Primary School in Ile-Ife. She is the youngest of five sisters. The family resided in Ile-Ife, Osun State. She has described her family as her top priority and a strong source of support.

CAREER

Pageantry: She began modelling in secondary school and was first runner-up in the Miss University of Ibadan pageant during her first year of university. In 2014 she competed in Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) representing Lagos State and reached the Top 15. On 24 October 2015, representing Anambra State, she was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2015 at the Calabar International Convention Centre. She represented Nigeria at Miss World 2015 in China (unplaced) and at Miss Universe 2016 (unplaced). She stepped down as MBGN on 15 September 2017 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, when her successor was crowned.Acting and other work: She appeared as Tina in the 2016 Nollywood romantic comedy Couple of Days (directed by Tolu Lordtanner), which also starred Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Enyinna Nwigwe, Lilian Esoro, and Falz. She has also appeared as herself on Hollywood Today Live and in the 65th Miss Universe coverage.After completing her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), she joined the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). She has expressed interest in education, child psychology, and creating her own projects (including a possible school and show). She continues advocacy work around endometriosis and women’s health.

PERSONAL LIFE

She has spoken openly about her struggle with endometriosis during and after her reign as Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN). She used her platform to raise awareness about the condition, partnering with Nordica Fertility Centre and serving as an Endometriosis Ambassador. She has advocated for early education and screening, particularly among young girls and secondary school students.In December 2022 she married Abdul Sheidu. The traditional wedding took place on 3 December 2022 in Ile-Ife, Osun State, followed by a church wedding on 10 December 2022. She shared bridal looks and wedding moments under the hashtag #UnAdulterated. She has previously described her ideal partner as God-fearing, hardworking, smart, loving, and caring, prioritising character over physical attributes.

Unoaku Anyadike is recognised as one of Nigeria’s prominent beauty queens of the mid-2010s. She has spoken about the need for young women in pageantry to remain authentic, build thick skin against criticism, prioritise values, and use the platform for meaningful causes. Her combination of academic background in psychology, public service, health advocacy, and entertainment work positions her as a multi-faceted public figure who has balanced pageantry success with professional and personal development.