Thursdays are for throwbacks. Let us go down memory lane — November 2001 precisely when a beautiful 18-year-old, Agbani Darego represented Nigeria at the Miss World Beauty Pageant.
Nigerians, in fact, the black nation were not unsure of her fate since there had never been a black Miss World of African origin. Imagine the surprise written on everyone’s face when Agbani Darego eventually won the covetous crown of Miss World. The whole Nigerian populace was thrown into a big celebration similar to winning the world cup.
Agbani Darego became a brand and household name used especially for tall, dark slim girls. Agbani now models in the USA. In 2012, she graduated with a degree in Psychology from New York University. Delving into business, Agbani has her own denim clothing line. See more photos from the wonderful ex-Miss World: