Agbani Darego of Nigeria, Miss World 2001, is the first Black African woman to win in the pageant's history. After Darego's crowning, Nigerian leaders seek to host the 2002 event and boost tourism.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, on December 22, 1982, Agbani Darego grew up as one of eight siblings. Her family later relocated to Port Harcourt, where she spent most of her childhood. She attended Bereton ...