FE TV HUB and Brendance and Crusaders Ltd., producers of Inferno Runway: Mr and Miss Nigeria International, have announced plans to expand the fashion reality show across Africa ahead of the 2026 edition.
The organisers revealed that the platform, which combines fashion, entertainment, culture, and youth empowerment, is preparing for a major international growth phase after the successful production of its 13th and 14th editions.
Over the years, Inferno Runway has grown into one of Africa’s fast-rising fashion reality shows, gaining international attention through streaming platforms such as The Roku Channel and Fawesome TV.
According to the organisers, the project was created to give young African designers, models, and creatives an opportunity to showcase their talent to a global audience.
Since its launch, several contestants and fashion creatives from the platform have gone on to gain international exposure, including opportunities in New York and other global fashion spaces.
Speaking on the expansion plans, producer Bob Cal said the vision has always been bigger than Nigeria alone.
“Inferno Runway was created to show the world that African fashion and entertainment can compete globally,” he said. “What started as a dream is gradually becoming an international movement connecting African creativity to the world.”
The organisers disclosed that preparations are already ongoing to expand the franchise into countries like Kenya and Ghana while also building new partnerships across Nigeria for future productions.
Brendan Nsikak, co-producer of the project, said Africa is filled with creative talents that deserve global visibility.
“Our goal is to keep creating platforms that help African talents grow beyond their local environment,” he stated. “Fashion, entertainment, and storytelling are powerful tools for changing narratives about Africa.”
According to the organisers, the long-term goal is to expand Inferno Runway into at least 10 African countries while securing partnerships with major global television and streaming platforms.
The expansion plans will also include talent development initiatives, tourism collaborations, cultural partnerships, scouting programmes, and new entertainment productions under the FE TV HUB brand.
The organisers further announced that David Brownson currently holds the title of Mr Nigeria International, while Queen Tracy Okodede is the reigning Miss Nigeria International 2025/2026.
They added that more announcements regarding sponsorships, new host countries, and international partnerships are expected later this year as preparations intensify for the 2026 edition.
