Naija no dey carry last 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
So grateful to have been invited to attended the FIRST @nba#nigerianheritagenight hosted at the Toyota Center during the Rockets v. Mavericks game 🏀
This recognition was long over due and I have to congratulate @chiney for being pivotal in the creation of this program!
Congratulations to Ime Udoka on the win tonight and the success of this event. It was so nice to meet such a strong representation of Akwa Ibom State! Akwa Ibom Isongo!
Thank you to @amplifyafrica and @houstonrockets for inviting me! This was actually my first NBA game and it will definitely not be my last! 😁
Would I be Udeme Anthony Ikaiddi if i didn’t pull out the @ofuure and the @telfarglobal 😍
Udeme Anthony Ikaiddi is a first-generation Nigerian-American currently residing in the US. No stranger to the pageant world, she has participated in many facets: as a pageant judge, coordinator, director, emcee, and contestant. Udeme's pageant history, which spans more than 9 years, includes participation, awards, and titles earned in various local, state, and national pageants. Udeme believes strongly in the growth and opportunities that come from participating in pageants. As the current Miss. Nigeria USA , Udeme advocates for the importance of cultural representation in pageantry as well.
As a mental health advocate, Udeme volunteers her time with organizations like NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) and Mental Health America to further break the stigma that we cannot talk about mental health. Udeme hopes to see conversations about mental health become more accepted in society and in our communities.
The owner of Gifted Engagements Corporate and Social Event Management, Udeme focuses on hosting charity events to raise money for causes that mean a lot to her like women's shelters, professional development organizations, education, and educational supplies for children in Africa and in the United States. She attributes her hard work ethic and moral values to her strong upbringing.
Udeme volunteers her time as an executive of Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria, USA, Inc. The youngest member of the Board of Trustees, previous pageant director, previous National Youth President and Miss. Akwa Ibom USA 2019, Udeme has dedicated years to the oldest organization outside of Akwa Ibom State to foster pride and various forms of support to the children of Akwa Abasi Ibom.
In her free time, Udeme travels, stays athletic, dabbles in modeling and community service
AUSTIN! 🪩 Continue the Juneteenth celebration with our cast, crew, and attendees at the Official ‘If They Took Us Back’ After Party! Head over to Victory East & Busy Signal right after the Premiere Roadshow and party with us from 9PM until close.
Hosted by 🌟 Miss Nigeria USA, Udeme Anthony
With Sounds by 🎼 Stefon Osae
🔗 RSVP through the link in our bio!
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Meet our Judge
Udeme Anthony Ikaiddi @_tonitonie
Udeme Anthony Ikaiddi is a first-generation Nigerian-American currently residing in Texas. No stranger to the pageant world, she has participated in many facets: as a pageant judge, coordinator, director, emcee, and contestant. Udeme believes strongly in the growth and opportunities that come from participating in pageants. As a previous national titleholder of traditional and cultural pageants, Udeme advocates for the importance of participating in pageants that align with your morals, goals, and advocacies. As a mental health advocate, Udeme volunteers her time with organizations like NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) and Mental Health America to further break the stigma that we cannot talk about mental health. Her struggles and the loss of her friend and idol have pushed her to speak up even louder in the black community about getting help, healing, and acceptance in the community.
