On 16 November 2001, Agbani Darego became the first black African to win the prestigious Miss World title at 18.
Agbani, with her slender frame, challenged beauty norms and influenced the Nigerian perception of beauty.
Her victory sparked a cultural shift in Nigeria, where many women idolised her look, and “Agbani” became a term associated with slim beauty.
Agbani’s victory was a proud moment for the African continent, and it reverberated within Nigeria as she became the…
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