Reuben Nii Adom Wins Best National Costume at Mister Global 2026 in Thailand
- Reuben Nii Adom, 28, represented Ghana at the Mister Global 2026 pageant held in Thailand, competing against 39 male delegates from around the world
- His costume, designed by Ghanaian fashion designer Mankatah Dinaire, drew on Ghana's history as the Gold Coast and the legacy of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
- The win makes Adom the first Ghanaian representative to claim a Best National Costume award at an international male pageant
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Ghana has picked up a landmark victory on the international pageant circuit after Reuben Nii Adom claimed the Best National Costume award at the Mister Global 2026 competition in Thailand.
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The 28-year-old, competing as Team Ghana's representative, took the honour at the MCC Hall in The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan, where 39 male delegates, divided into regional groups, competed in the national costume segment alongside Miss Global contestants.
Ghana's Gold Coast heritage takes centre stage
Ghanaian fashion designer Mankatah Dinaire crafted the costume that clinched the award. The piece drew directly from Ghana's identity as the former Gold Coast, weaving in references to the country's historic coastal forts and castles alongside a reckoning with the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
The design blended traditional and contemporary Ghanaian elements, incorporating custom patterns and cultural symbols to create an outfit that told a story as much as it dazzled visually.
The achievement is a historic one: Adom is the first Ghanaian to ever win a Best National Costume award at an international male pageant, giving the victory added weight beyond the competition itself.
Below is an Instagram post highlighting Reuben's achievement.
Ghana's Milestone at Mister Global 2026
Mister Global is an annual international pageant that positions its contestants as cultural ambassadors and advocates for social change, asking them to represent their countries' identities while demonstrating personal character and vision.
Ghana did not take home the overall Mister Global 2026 title, but the national costume prize has given the country a significant moment to celebrate.
The recognition shines a light on both Adom's presentation and the creative ambition of designer Mankatah Dinaire, whose work now carries the distinction of winning on one of the sport's biggest international stages.
Fan Reactions to Reuben Nii Adom's Win
Ghanaians were quick to celebrate the achievement across social media. Yen.com.gh compiled some of the comments below.
@keinasplace wrote:
"This whole competition was good!!! 👏👏"
@itzurgirl_christy said:
"The country is proud of you 🔥🔥"
@chefpapi06 commented:
"All Ghanaian warriors have to see this 🔥"
@nyta_hyde added:
"congratulations dear brother 🇬🇭🇬🇭"
@eveuktz wrote:
"Congratulations Ghana.....we are happy for you"
Reuben Nii Adom speaks on costume win
Reuben Nii Adom has shared his thoughts with YEN.com.gh in an exclusive comment after winning the Best National Costume award at Mister Global 2026 in Thailand.
He described representing Ghana as an honour and drew on the ode of his school, Adisadel College, to explain what the moment meant to him.
Adom said:
“Honestly I am very honored to have had the mantle to represent Ghana. In my school (Adisadel College) ode, it says, ‘others have labored and we share the glory, ours to do is exploits and add to their gain.’ So this makes me very proud to be a part of the citizens that fought to put this great country Ghana on the map.”
He then urged young Ghanaians to hold on to their dreams, saying:
“I never thought I would get to this point because it was a dream and that is why I hope this inspires everyone, every young citizen in Ghana to follow their dreams no matter what because with resilience and determination a dream will one day become a reality.”
Dr Sylvia Ama Adusu sworn in as ITLOS judge
According to an earlier report by YEN.com.gh, Ghanaian lawyer Dr Sylvia Ama Adusu was sworn in as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), becoming the first African woman to serve on the global maritime court.
She was elected on June 18, 2026, at UN Headquarters in New York, securing 130 votes from UN member states for the 2026 to 2035 term
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