Nigerians have taken to social media to celebrate the remarkable achievements of beauty queens Chidimma Adetshina and Agbani Darego, who made history 23 years apart in global beauty pageants.

On November 16, 2024, Chidimma Adetshina became the first runner-up at the 73rd edition of the Miss Universe competition. She came second to Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, marking a proud moment for Nigeria on the global stage.

Adetshina's success has reignited memories of Agbani Darego's historic feat on November 16, 2001, when she became the first Black African woman to win the Miss World title at just 18 years old. Darego's victory remains a defining moment in Nigeria's pageantry history.

Nigerians are reflecting on these milestones, celebrating the achievements of these two iconic beauty queens who represented the nation with elegance and pride. Social media platforms were flooded with congratulatory messages, memes, and fond recollections of their impact.