Nigeria’s Maristella Okpala has won the best National Costume Award at the Miss Universe 2021 contest held in Israel.
Okpala strutted the runway in a regalia inspired by the famous traditional masquerade of Nigeria’s Mmwana tribe in the south east.
The ensemble consisted a beaded head dress and an intricate tribal mask with a colorful ancient cape.
The winning costume was made by Filipino fashion student Kennedy John Gasper.
Meanwhile, the contestant from India Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned the winner of the Miss Universe.
(Editor, Omor Bazuaye)
