Miss Universe 2021: Nigeria’s Maristella Okpala Wins Best Costume

Nigeria Wins Best National Costume At Miss Universe

Nigeria’s representative, Mariestella Okpala won the Best National Costume at the just-concluded Miss Universe pageant in Eliat, Isreal.

Okpala had won an outfit inspired by the ‘Mmanwa’ masquerade from Southeastern Nigeria on the international stage.

According to Miss Nigeri Miss Nigeria, she picked the costume because she could see a reflection of her cause in the Mmanwa who is said to protect children and women against any form of abuse.

The costume was designed by Filipino designer, Kennedy Jhon Gasper.

During the preliminary round, she showed off her ballet talents while representing her country, culture, and Ubuntu spirit. Miss South Africa was transformed into a dove of peace by wearing a white bodysuit with modest feathers printed on it to serve as a background for the feathered arms covered in white pheasant feathers.