Agbani Darego was born December 22, 1982 is a Nigerian model and beauty queen, best known as the first native African to win the Miss World title in 2001. Raised in Port Harcourt, she gained international fame, worked with brands like L’Oréal and Dior, and later launched her own fashion brand, AD by Agbani Darego.

MBGN 2001: She won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) competition in 2001.Miss Universe 2001: She placed in the top ten in the Miss Universe pageant.Miss World 2001: On November 16, 2001, at age 18, she won the 51st Miss World pageant in Sun City, South Africa, making history as the first Black African woman to win the title.Modeling and Business CareerInternational Modeling: She was signed to Next Model Management and worked with high-profile brands such as L’Oréal, Avon, Christian Dior, Sephora, Target, and Macy’s.Publications: She has been featured in magazines including Elle, Marie Claire, Allure, and Essence.Entrepreneurship: She launched her own clothing line, AD by Agbani Darego, which includes jeans, dresses, and bags.