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Behold! Seven Nigeria’s Ex-Beauty Queens Ruling Entertainment World
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industry is littered with beauty queens who once wore a sash and a tiara. But, it’s also common knowledge that the popularity of most of this beauty queens decline drastically immediately after their reigns.
But some have been able to remain in our entertainment industry and have gone on to become big names and well-known faces. Below are the list of former beauty queens who still rock the entertainment industry.
Agbani Darego
As the first black woman to win the coveted title of Miss World, Agbani Darego has carved a niche for herself in the entertainment industry home and abroad. The former L’Oreal interna-tional model has a successful modeling career and is now a beauty entrepreneur with her fashion line ‘AD.
Anna Banner
Anna Banner is one popular screen goddess we can’t miss. She represented Bayelsa State and won the MBGN in 2013. She has also delved into acting which helps her remain in the limelight.
Dabota Lawanson-Aku
Former Miss Nigeria Uk turned billionaire wife, Dabota Lawanson-Aku is an actress, model and the CEO of Diamond Inc (PR & Event Mgnt). She is well known beauty entrepreneur and her clientele runs deep in the industry.
Munachi Abii
Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2007 has won the hearts of many Nigerians with her talent. The former beauty queen is currently a rap/hip-hop artist, songwriter, television presenter and model who performs under the name Muna.
Nike Oshinowo
Crowned Most Beautiful Girl Nigeria back in 1991, Nike is a Nigerian talk show host, socialite, fitness experts, ambassador, entrepreneur, former pageant director and style icon, with all this qualities, Nike is definitely here to stay!
Omowunmi Akinnifesi
Known for her beauty, poise and brains, Omowunmi Akinnifesi won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria crown 2005, Miss World beauty pageant in China 2005, Miss Tourism international in Ukraine 2005 and ever since she hasn’t slowed down a bit. In 2009, she was appointed environmental ambassador by former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola. She runs her own public relations and ushering outfit “Elle Poise” and is a style icon.
Regina Askia-Williams
Former beauty queen Regina Askia took over from Bianca Onoh Ojukwu in 1989 when she resigned halfway through her reign. Regina went on to become one of the pioneering actors in Nollywood and today she is a Nigerian-born, American-based registered nurse, healthcare and educational activist, television producer, writer and public speaker. She featured in many Nollywood movies, most times taking the lead roles. She has won several awards including the Best Actress, Nigeria in the year 2000 by Afro Hollywood London. She also has her own fashion label Regine Fashions.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
