The nation of Nigeria is blessed with diverse cultures and traditions with every part showing its uniqueness. Its languages, food, and dressing are outstanding. This was proven by Maristella Okpala, Wins Best National Costume At Miss Universe 2021.
Amazing right?
Who Is Maristella Okpala?
The eldest amongst four siblings; born and raised in Enugu State but later moved to Anambra State, Nigeria.
She obtained her primary school education at Peace Nursery and Primary School, moved to Federal Government College for her secondary education. She then proceeded to the Federal School of Dental Technology and Therapy for her tertiary education.
The beauty queen has held several titles before emerging the best national costume at Miss Universe 2021.
Some of her previous titles include; Miss Style Queen- Nigeria 2012. She represented Nigeria at the Supermodel International 2014, held at the Aetas Hotel and Residence Ballroom in Bangkok, Thailand where she finished in the Top 10.
Also, In 2017; she participated in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), and emerged as Miss Photogenic, finishing in the Top 15.
In 2018, she won the title of Miss Earth. Maristella Okpala also holds the title of Naesim International Queen of the Year 2019.
Her victory shows how much of a fighter and goal-getter she is. She continues to work, thrives, and make us proud, this was seen in the just concluded Miss universe 2021, as she emerged as the Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2021.
The Miss universe 2021 was held at the Universe Dome in Eilat, Isreal on the 12th of December 2021. Harnaaz Sandhu of India emerged as the overall winner and was crowned by Andrea Meza of Mexico. This is the first victory for India in the last 21 years.
We are proud of you, and the victories you have brought to us.
Keep making Nigeria proud and keep winning!