Agbani darego

In November 2001, Darego was crowned Miss World, beating Miss Scotland and Miss Aruba in the final round. Her victory in the pageant was widely welcomed in her home country, and her one year tenure included goodwill trips and scheduled appearances on behalf of the pageant.

Darego was honoured as an Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) after her win as Miss World in 2001. The Nigerian National honours are awarded to Nigerians whom have rendered services to the benefit of the nation.

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OLUCHI ONWEAGBA

After moving to New York City, where she still lives, Onweagba graced the covers of Italian Vogue, i-D, ELLE, Untold, and Surface; she also was featured in Nylon, Marie Claire,Allure, and other national editions of Vogue around the world.^{[citation needed]} She became the face of campaigns for Gianfranco Ferré, Gap, Express, Banana Republic, and Ann Taylor, as well as working for Victoria's Secret.^{[citation needed]} Onweagba's runway experience has been with John Galliano, Christian Dior, Costume National, Chanel, and Giorgio Armani, amongst others, in London, Milan, Tokyo and Paris.^{[citation needed]} She has worked with such notable photographers as Steven Meisel, Nick Knight, and Patrick Demarchelier.^{[citation needed]}

Beyond modeling, she tries to serve as a role model for other aspiring talents in Nigeria, especially young girls.^{[citation needed]} She volunteers her time and her image for suchNGOs as LEAP Africa (an entrepreneurship incubator) and NIPRO. She also is continuing her higher education, having studied for an associate's degree in the New York City educational system.^{[citation needed]}

After her three-year contract with Elite expired, she signed with DNA Model Management.^{[citation needed]} A highlight of her career so far was when she was featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue four times, from 2005 to 2008.^{[citation needed]}

In 2008, she launched a modeling agency in South Africa, OModel Africa, with offices in Johanesburg and recently in Cape Town.^{[citation needed]} The 2008 winner of M-Net Face of Africa, Kate Tachie-Menson, was awarded a US $50,000 modeling contract by OModel Africa.^{[citation needed]}

Adaeze igwe

Adaeze Yobo (born Adaeze Stephanie Chinenye Igwe) is a former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria,^[1][2] and step-daughter of former football player John Fashanu ^[3]

Formerly a student at the University of Abuja, Yobo pursued her childhood dream by representing Anambra in the pageant with 29 other girls.^[4] Like Ann Suinner before her, Yobo's project is Sickle cell awareness; she also used her reign as a platform to showcase Nigerian talent. Apart from winning five million naira, a Hyundai car, and endorsement deals, Awka-Etiti-native Yobo represented Nigeria at Miss World 2008 in South Africa.^[5] She made the top twenty in Miss World Talent, and placed second in Miss World Sports.

Eku Edewor

Raised in Nigeria, this 23 year old is a presenter, model, actress and producer. As a producer Eku has worked with numerous artists, producers and writers, including, the production of the 2009 Ian Dury Biopic, Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll, which included a star studded cast and crew; Producer Damian Jones, Director Mat Whitecross and Actors, Andy Serkis, Naomie Harris, Ray Winstone, Olivia Williams and Bil Milner. Internationally, she was the Project Manager for ARISE Magazine, coordinating the production of the ARISE Collective III, 2010 Autumn/ Winter Ready to Wear Show at New York Fashion Week and a Fashion Exhibition introducing African Designers at the Four Seasons in Paris for Women’s Fashion Week. She also represented ARISE and assisted production at this years Face of Africa event held in Lagos, Nigeria. 2010 has seen her hosting some fantastic shows for celebrated brands. Most notably, She opened Big Brother Africa All Stars as IK’s co-presenter and was the host for Elite Model Look Nigeria 2010 as well as the Temple Muse ‘La Dame La Muse’ Charity dinner celebrating the ‘formidable African woman’ for Nigeria’s 50th Celebrations. And now Eku Edewor has landed a spot as co-presenter on M-NET’s new hit show, Studio 53 Extra...check it out now!

Nigerian Models

One of my favorite models to look out for is Fancy Tracy. The Nigerian born 20 year old has been modeling for half her life. She has been on numerous magazines and catwalks. In nigeria she was the face of Delta soap. She landed the Delta soap campaign at age 14! In the U.S she has modeled for L'oreal, ArdenB, Coco cola and much more! She will be relocating to Nigeria in 2012 to take over the fashion world. Stay tuned to see her career blossom.