Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson Feb 24, 2019 at 05:00pm
February 24, 2019 at 05:00 pm | Entertainment
Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson | Staff Writer
February 24, 2019 at 05:00 pm | Entertainment
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Elizabeth Johnson is a Ghanaian –Nigerian avid reader and lover of the Creative Arts. She is also a writer and has worked with various online platforms as an editor and content creator. She also produces a literary radio show and has worked as a festival administrator. Her story was featured in the 2017 Independence anthology by Afridiaspora. Her play has been staged by African Theater Workshop and she is the 2018 winner of the Random Thoughts writing Prize.
Miss Nigeria 1957 – Grace Oyelude
3 years before it gained full independence, Nigeria held its first beauty pageant and 26-year-old Grace Oyelude won the position becoming the first beauty queen in the country.
Miss Nigeria started as a photo contest. Contestants mailed photographs of themselves to the Daily Times headquarters in Lagos and finalists were shortlisted.
Moreover, Successful finalists were afterwards invited to compete in the live final.
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