Anita Uwagbele emerged victorious as the 17th MBGN Queen, succeeding Cecilia Bissong of Cross River.
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“It was a mix of excitement and nervousness to compete against delegates from 70-plus nations. Miss World, on the other hand, was on a larger scale. Representing my country at Miss World felt more comfortable, and I had a delightful experience. Making it to the top 15 globally and earning the title African Queen at Miss World remains a cherished moment,” she told PREMIUM TIMES.
The mother-of-three said her parents did not allow her to engage in pageantry during her secondary school years until she was admitted into university.Two decades after she won MBGN, Anita’s journey goes beyond pageantry: she is now a successful entrepreneur. She said after founding the Baby Store, she was shocked that most parents spend more on their outfits than their children.