Revisiting Agbani Darego’s Miss World win 23 years after
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 … Read more
