With the finale for the 70th edition of Miss Universe pageant set to hold on 13th December 2021, the preliminary was held on 10th with 80 beauty queens vying for the prestigious Mouawad Power of Unity crown.
Nigeria’s representative, Mariestella Okpala wowed the audience with her scintillating performance, showcasing the bold, rich southeastern Nigerian culture, the Mmanwu masquerade on the international stage.
On her choice, Okpala said, “I picked this particular costume because I see a reflection of my cause in this Mmanwu who protects children and women against any form of abuse.”
With her big performances at the preliminary, Mariestella will be hoping to win the highly coveted crown for Nigeria.