She was a lover of people, a mediator, a mother to many, outrageously humorous, deeply caring, down-to-earth, and full of stories
Ex-Miss Nigeria Dies in London After a Brief Illness
Former Miss Nigeria, Edna Ibru, has passed away in London after a brief illness. Mrs. Ibru, who died on Wednesday, was the wife of the late Felix Ibru, the first Executive Governor of Delta State.
She won the Miss Nigeria pageant in 1964 at the age of 19, which allowed her to represent Nigeria at the Miss World competition held in the United States that same year.
Her son, Paul Aidido Ibru, released a statement on Saturday announcing her death. In the statement, he shared fond memories of his mother and highlighted her many achievements and the impact she had on those around her.
The statement reads, “Our fantastic mother passed into glory on January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. Until her death, she was full of life, and we never expected her to leave us so soon. However, we cannot question the will of God in her precious life. She was a lover of people, a mediator, a mother to many, outrageously humorous, deeply caring, down-to-earth, and full of stories. We will miss her very dearly.”
An accomplished businesswoman, the deceased trained as a fashion designer and hairdresser. She owned a hair salon in England called Sherina Hair Care, which she operated for eight years before closing it down to focus on fashion design.
In a 2017 interview with Thisday, when asked, “If you die today, where do you think you will go?”, she famously replied, “I am not quite sure, but I know I am going somewhere, and I know I will come back on the day of resurrection. But when I die, what I want is good music.” Read More
