In July, Nwajagu was crowned Mister International Nigeria, earning him a spot in the global competition in Thailand. Nwajagu, Nguyễn Mạnh Lân of Vietnam, and Glenn Victor Sutanto of Indonesia placed among the top finalists. Nwajagu, a Nigerian model, became the first African to win the Mister International pageant, which attracted 47 entries from all over the world.