Adaeze Igwe, from Anambra State, smiles while holding flowers on the stage after winning MBGN top title in Lagos, Nigeria, March 28, 2008. The 21st edition of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2008, Nigeria's national beauty contest, was staged here on Friday. Several honors had been awarded in the run-off among the attending girls, who were chosen from state-level primaries in different parts of the country. The winners will be qualified for representing Nigeria to join in particular world-level beauty contests such as the upcoming "Miss World" in 2008.  (Xinhua Photo)
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A girl from Nigreia's southwestern Ekiti State performs on the stage during the 21st edition of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2008, Nigeria's national beauty contest, March 28, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
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A girl from Nigeria's central Plateau State performs on the stage during the 21st edition of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2008, Nigeria's national beauty contest, March 28, 2008.  (Xinhua Photo)
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Four winners smile on the stage during the 21st edition of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2008, Nigeria's national beauty contest, March 28, 2008.  (Xinhua Photo)
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Contestants perform with swimming suits on the stage during the 21st edition of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2008, Nigeria's national beauty contest, March 28, 2008.  (Xinhua Photo)
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