Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria
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The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant began in 1985 and still continues today. Winners represent Nigeria in most international beauty pageants, such as Miss World and Miss Universe. The pageant was created by Silverbird Entertainment.
The 2001 MBGN, Agbani Darego, won the 2001 Miss World pageant. She is the first and only Black African to accomplish this feat.
In 2007, Munachi Nwanknwo will represent Nigeria in Miss World, held in November.
The first runner-up, Ibinabo Johnson, will go on to compete in Miss Universe, in Mexico City, on May 28.
| Year | Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria | State Represented | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Cynthia Oronsaye | Abia | |
| 1986 | Lynda Chuba Ikpeazu | Ondo | |
| 1987 | Omasan Buwa | Lagos | |
| 1986 | Mary Bienoseh | Lagos | Miss World 87 Semi-finalist |
| 1989 | Regina Askia | Niger | |
| 1990 | Sabina Ifeoma Umeh | Sokoto | |
| 1991 | Nike Oshinowo | Akwa Ibom | |
| 1992 | Sandra Guenefred Petgrave | National Capital | |
| 1993 | Rhihole Gbinigie | Lagos | |
| 1994 | Susan Hart | National Capital | |
| 1995 | Toyin Enitan Raji | Kogi | |
| 1996 | Angela Ukpoma | Zamfara | |
| 1997 | Emma Komlousy | Lagos | |
| 1998 | Chika Lilian Sikezie | Nigerian Community USA | |
| 1999 | Angela Ukpoma | Lagos | |
| 2000 | Matilda Kerry | Rivers | |
| 2001 | Agbani Asenite Darego | Nigerian Plateau | Miss World 2001 Winner |
| 2002 | Chinenye Ochuba | Delta | Miss World 02 Finalist |
| 2003 | Cecilia Bissong Ohomotu | Nigerian Community USA | |
| 2004 | Anita Uwagbele | Katsina | Miss World 04 Semi-finalist |
| 2005 | Omowunmi Akinnifesi | National Capital | |
| 2006 | Abiola Bashorun | Crossing Rivers | |
| 2007 | Munachi Nwanknwo | Imo |
