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Shatu Garko emerges first Hijab-wearing Miss Nigeria (Photos)


Hijab Model Shatu Garko wins Miss Nigeria Pageant

An 18-year-old Kano State-born Shatu Garko, has made history as the first ever Hijab-wearing lady to win the moist coveted Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant crown when she emerged winner in 2021 edition which held in Lagos on Friday night, 17 December.

The pageant which took place at the prestigious Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, amid glamour and glitz, saw the shy-looking Garko dusting other contestants to emerge the winner.

Shatu Garko described herself as a Hijab model who loves horse riding, and is from Kano state in the North West region of Nigeria.

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She was crowned as the 44th queen of the competition during the coronation ceremony.

Despite being the youngest contestant, Shatu Garko beat 17 others to become the first hijab-wearing model to wear the Miss Nigeria crown.

The new Miss Nigeria succeeded Etsanyi Tukura, a native of Taraba State, the 43rd winner of the 2019 Miss Nigeria contest.

For her effort, Shatu was awarded the cash prize of N10 million, a luxury apartment, a car and an ambassadorship deal.

Garko made it to the top eight as a participant from the North West region, alongside other seven participants and proved that religion is not a barrier to pursuing oneā€™s dream.

  • John Opara

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