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Chief Ibiagbanidokibubo Asenite 'Agbani' Darego, MFR (born 22 December 1982) is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2001. She was the first black African to win Miss World.
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Agbani Darego is a renowned model from Nigeria who shot to international fame after winning the Miss World pageant in 2001. She succeeded famous Indian actress Priyanka Chopra to win the crown thus becoming the first native African diva to achieve the feat.
Oct 23, 2023 · Agbani Darego is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who gained international recognition for her achievements in the world of fashion and beauty. Agbani Darego made history in 2001 by becoming the first native African to win the Miss World pageant.
Apr 18, 2020 · On Friday, November 16, 2001, Nigeria’s Agbani Darego beat off Aruba, Scotland, China, Nicaragua, and 88 other nations from around the world to the Miss World 2001 crowning.
Nov 18, 2021 · In 2001, Nigeria's Agbani Darego was crowned Miss World, producing Africa's first indigenous winner.
May 11, 2018 · Talk about a real black barbie and the name Agbani Darego comes to mind. Lights, smiles and loud cheers all made the precious moment the beauty was crowned Miss World in the first year of the millennium, 2001.
Jan 15, 2020 · Miss World 2001, the 51st edition of Miss World, was held on 16th November 2001 at the Super Bowl of Sun City Entertainment Centre in Sun City, South Africa where Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra crowned her successor Agbani Darego as Miss World 2001. Born in 1982, Agbani hails from Abonnema, River State but was raised in Port Harcourt.
Dec 13, 2021 · Ibiagbanidokibubo Asante Darego, popularly referred to as Agbani Darego, is a native of Rivers State, Nigeria. She was born in Lagos State on 22nd December 1982 and is now both a Chief and a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR). Darego is the sixth of eight children.
Agbani Darego represented the country of Nigeria at Miss World 2001 on 16th November 2001 at the Super Bowl of Sun City Entertainment Centre in Sun City, South Africa. She was the first indigenous African to win Miss World. Born in 1982, Darego hails from a town called Abonnema in the Rivers State area of southern Nigeria.
