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Nigeria's Agbani Darego wearing green dress winning Miss World in South Africa.

In 2001, Nigeria's Agbani Darego was crowned Miss World, producing Africa's first indigenous winner.

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Nigeria Won Miss World 20 Years Ago. What Does Beauty Mean In the Country Today?

This week was the 20th anniversary of Nigeria's Agbani Darego being crowned Miss World. Since that moment, the ideas of beauty in Nigeria have shifted drastically.