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Agbani Darego

Miss World 2001, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2001 and Top 10 at Miss Universe 2001 · Nigeria · On the map · Models · Born 1982 · age 43

Chief Ibiagbanidokibubo Asenite 'Agbani' Darego, MFR is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2001. She was the first black African, the fourth African overall, and the third one to win the title outright.

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  1. Taormina is the most charming picturesque town on the island of Sicily, Italy.

    1 September 2017 · Her experience at Taromina, Own words

  2. I think I was fortunate enough to be at the right place at the right time, and to have God on my side.

    On being the first black Miss World, Own words

  3. I have come to realize that we all have to be healthy; we all have to be aware of what we put in our body, not necessarily to achieve a slim look but for health reasons.

    Talking about what keeps her going, Own words

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Born 1982 · age 43

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