Eighteen-year-old Rovisenuo Hibo was crowned Miss Kohima 2026 at the grand finale held at RCEMPA in Kohima
KOHIMA — Eighteen-year-old Rovisenuo Hibo was crowned Miss Kohima 2026 at the grand finale held at RCEMPA, Kohima, on Tuesday, on the theme ‘Beyond the Crown’.
Hibo, a student of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma, who aspires to become a cardiologist, was crowned by Ritsala Thonger, Miss Kohima 2025.
Nineteen-year-old Sunepjungla Kichu from St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama, emerged as the first runner-up, while 19-year-old Thejazenuo Angami, also from St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama, won the second runner-up title.
A total of 20 participants vied for the Miss Kohima 2026 title at the grand finale.
The judges were Veineinem Singson Haolao, Miss Nagaland 2014; Keziah Mero, Miss Kohima 2023; Nikali Shohe, Miss Nagaland 2024 first runner-up; Suyimtenla Jamir, psychologist; and Sekuzo Sovenyi, owner of the fashion label ‘Sekuzo’.
The event was managed and organised by 4front Event Management, supported by the Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland (BASN), and hosted by Sazolie College, Kohima. Theja Sekhose was the show director, while Peweu Tunyi was the official groomer and choreographer.
During the pageant, songs were performed by Benchumo, Nchumbemo Yanthan, Tsiphrino, Sangtila Imsong and Daniel Basnet.
In the subtitle categories, Rovisenuo Hibo won Miss Multimedia, Vinika P Kiba won Miss Talent, Sunepjungla Kichu won Miss Perfect Ten, Thejazenuo Angami won Miss Queen of Hearts, and Lumvila T Sangram won Best Advocacy.
The top eight finalists were Rovisenuo Hibo, Lumvila T Sangtam, Vinika P Kiba, Achomang C Sangtam, Sunepjungla Kichu, Vizovonuo Semou, Nyiyale Regina Magh and Thejazenuo Angami.
Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North), Harinder Singh Mavi, attended the programme as the special guest.
In his address, Mavi acknowledged the organisers for their continued commitment to the event. He reminded the participants that beauty is not merely external, but that greater beauty lies within.
He also shared that he had travelled across the country and praised the Nagas as the best people he had encountered in his life. He spoke about how blessed Nagaland is and shared his experiences of travelling across every nook and corner of the state.