Biography of ex-beauty queen and new mum, Agbani Darego.
Agbani Darego is a well-known Nigerian model and beauty queen. Agbani Darego rose to prominence after being crowned Miss World in 2001. She was also the first African to win Miss World.
Biography & Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Agbani Darego |
| Date of Birth: | December 22, 1982 |
| Place of Birth: | Lagos State |
| State of Origin: | Rivers State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Model |
| Net Worth: | $4 million |
| Husband/Spouse: | Ishaya Danjuma |
Agbani Darego Early Life and Background
Agbani Darego’s roots trace back to Abonnema, a region in River state, although she was born in Lagos.
Growing up as the sixth child in a bustling family of eight, her early years were spent in D-LINE, Port Harcourt, where her family moved when she was only two. Tragedy struck her at a tender age when she lost her mother to breast cancer.
Education
Agbani Darego’s educational journey began at Bereton Montessori Nursery and Primary School. She continued her schooling at the Federal Government Girls’ College, Abuloma, for her primary and secondary education.
At the University of Port Harcourt, she pursued her studies in Computer Science and Mathematics. Subsequently, she spread her wings to New York University, graduating in May 2012 with a degree in Psychology.
Agbani Darego Career Path
From an early age, Agbani Darego harboured a passion for the world of modelling. As a teenager, she auditioned for the N-Net Face of Africa modelling competition, although her journey took a different direction as she wasn’t selected as a finalist.
However, the year 2001 marked a significant turning point as she claimed the title of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. Notably, she achieved a historic feat as the first native African to secure the Miss World title. This victory brought her into the limelight and paved the way for exciting opportunities.
A three-year contract with L’Oreal was one of the fruits of her triumph, solidifying her status as a trailblazer. Agbani Darego’s influence reached new heights as she graced the covers of renowned magazines and modelled for prestigious brands like Avon, Christian Dior, Sephora, and more. Collaborations with notable designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Tommy Hilfiger, and Ralph Lauren further elevated her presence in fashion.
In her homeland of Nigeria, Agbani Darego’s presence was felt through advertising campaigns, including a notable partnership with hair care brand Gentle Touch. Moreover, she took on Arik Air’s brand ambassador role, solidifying her status as a national figure.
Venturing beyond modelling, she embarked on a journey as a TV personality, hosting the style and fashion reality show “Stylogenic” on Nigerian television. She also introduced her denim collection, AD by Agbani Darego, which encompasses an array of denim apparel, dresses, sunglasses, and bags.
Personal Life
In a heartwarming celebration, Agbani Darego tied the knot with Ishaya Danjuma, the son of General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, a former defence minister and prominent business magnate. The union was solemnized in a splendid ceremony held in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Agbani Darego Net Worth
Agbani Darego, a trailblazing Nigerian model, holds a position of influence and boasts an estimated net worth of $3.7 million.
Following the news about the birth of her second child with her husband, Ishaya Danjuma, we have brought you all you need to know about Agbani Darego and her marital life.
Recall that in 2001, the dark-skinned beauty broke records after emerging as the first Nigerian and first African to be crowned as the most beautiful girl in the world.
Since her reign as a beauty queen, the 37-year-old maintained a low-key lifestyle by staying off the media and living a private life until the news about her marriage to Danjuma broke the internet.
For those who do now know, Agbani’s husband, Ishaya Danjuma, is the son of Theophilus Danjuma, a Nigerian multimillionaire, politician, and philanthropist.
The couple dated for some time, and on April 8, 2017, they had a luxurious wedding in Marrakech, Morocco.
Here are the top 5 facts to know about Agbani Darego;
(1) She was the first and only African to win the Miss World beauty contest to date and succeeded the famous Indian beauty Priyanka Chopra to win the crown.
(2) She was the first Nigerian model to work with the following world-famous brands: Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marc Bouwer, and many others.
(3) After winning Miss World, the beauty was invited by Naomi Campbell to attend the Frock ‘n’ Roll charity show.
(4)She was a jury member in various international beauty competitions: Miss England 2002, Elite Model Look Nigeria 2012, Miss World 2014, etc.
(5) She was the second black model after Vanessa Williams to sign a three-year contract with the beauty brand L’Oréal.
What is the state of origin of Agbani Darego?
Miss Agbani Darego is from Rivers State in Nigeria.
How old was Agbani?
She is 41 years old.
How old was Agbani when she won Miss World?
She was 18 years old then. Agbani Darego got crowned on the 16th of November, 2001, as Miss World.
