Precious Okoye wins Miss Africa 2022 beauty pageant

<p>Nigerian model, Precious Okoye has emerged winner of Miss Africa 2022 beauty pageant held in Calabar, Cross River State.</p>, <p>Precious took the crown on Tuesday, ahead of Poelano Mothisi from Lesotho, who emerged 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up, Tina Haimbala from Namibia.</p>, <p>The event, which was held on the 27th of December, 2022, had more than 20 contestants and many dignitaries across Africa and beyond.</p>, <p>Precious’s victory at Miss Africa Calabar makes her the first Nigerian to wear the crown.</p>, <p>In her remarks, Precious expressed overwhelming gratitude to everyone, supporters, her family, fellow contestants and organizers for playing a vital role in making her dreams come true.</p>, <p>She said, “I feel overwhelmed being crowned Miss Africa, as this has always been what I wanted for my modelling career. The platform will enable me to tell my story, empower the youths and fly my country’s flag with so much pride and I cannot wait to put in all my best to make you all proud.”</p>