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