"Quite a lot of things have changed about me. But as much as I'm still the same person, I will always be Agbani Darego, from Port Harcourt, Nigeria and I still have my family. In some ways I have been exposed to a lot of work. I'm a bit more experienced than before. Personally I guess I have changed, I've been forced to become another person. But deep down I'm still the same girl from Nigeria. I attend New York University. I am a Psychology major, in my final year now, in no time, I will be done. Understanding how the mind works give you an edge over people, that's why I chose Psychology. I'm like a bookworm. I love to read, that's my hobby. I'm happy when I grab a book to read. Then being able to visualise a designer's concept and give him the image he is looking for. That, for me, is like a perfect marriage, a perfect world of a designer, photographer and a model." ~ Agbani Darego
I've been forced to become another person? Wonder what she meant by that. But anyway, Agbani is one of the most humble people I know. It's a toss up between her and Tuface Idibia. Seriously the way she carries herself and relates with people, you would never guess she was the first (and only) black African Miss World. Yes I'm proud to say I know her personally :-). Knew her before she became a beauty queen. She was an aspiring model in those days; totally proud of what and who she is now.
Interview - Encomium Magazine
Picture - Bellanaija
