Celebrating Ex-Beauty Queen Anita Uwagbale 20 Years After MBGN Win
- Anita Uwagbale won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant in 2004 to become the 17th crowned queen
- She represented Nigeria at global pageantries of the Miss Universe and Miss World, where she made the top 15 finalists
- It is 20 years after Anita's reign, and she has transformed from a beauty queen to an entrepreneur
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In 2004, Edo state-born, Lagos state-raised Anita Uwagbale was crowned the 17th Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN). She succeeded Cecilia Bissong of Cross River.
Anita became a beauty queen then as an undergraduate at Madonna University, Port Harcourt, Rivers state, where she studied accounting. She furthered her education after winning the crown at the University of Phoenix.
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Anita's life took a beautiful turn after being crowned the MBGN. She represented Nigeria on global beauty pageant stages. She was at the Miss Universe and was named the African Continental Queen of Beauty at the Miss World stage after she made it to the top 15 semi-finalists.
Watch a compilation of Anita's moment at the Miss Universe 2004 in the post below:
Twenty years after she won the crown, Anita has transited beyond the norms for ex-beauty queens to become an icon of resilience, entrepreneurship, innovation, and empowerment.
Personal life after the crown
Anita got married to businessman Tom Iseghohi in 2008. Together, they had three beautiful children. However, after 10 years of marital bliss, the couple parted ways and are co-parenting well.
Beyond pageantry: Anita's Entrepreneurial Spirit
Anita's foray into the private business world, her desire to address a gap in the baby care market, birth The Baby Store. Her entrepreneurial journey did not stop there as she launched a printing company and an exclusive luxury hamper company, showcasing her ability to identify and capitalize on varied business opportunities.
Anita celebrates the achievements of the female gender during the 2024 International Women's Day in the post below:
In 2024, Anita Uwagbale celebrates the 20th anniversary of her MBGN title. Her legacy extends beyond her beauty queen days. She has proven that true beauty lies in the courage to pursue one's dreams, the resilience to weather life's storms, and the innovative spirit to reinvent oneself continually. Her story shows that one can stay relevant and make a significant impact in the world with determination and a willingness to evolve.
Rita Dominic celebrates 1st Miss Nigeria Grace Oyelude
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that Nollywood actress Rita Dominic joined the rest of Nigerians to celebrate the first winner of Miss Nigeria, Chief Grace Oyelude, on her 93rd birthday.
The thespian who got married in a flamboyant way in 2022 wrote a short note to celebrate the former beauty queen on Instagram.
Dominic wished the aged woman a happy birthday and reposted the message written by the beauty pageant organisers; the note stated that the celebrants' courage and great strength of character had endeared her to many people.
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