Nearly thirty years ago Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu made history when she won the maiden edition of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. Already a graduate (She studied at University of Buckingham and University of California), Chuba-Ikpeazu briefly worked as a model in America and was on holiday in Lagos when she saw the advert for MBGN 1986. Preparation was almost stress-free as a maillot and evening gown were already in her suitcase given her love for swimming and parties, but she still borrowed some African prints from her mother for the traditional segment. Her father, Chief Justice Chuba Ikpeazu, had not been informed of her decision to compete, and received the shock of his life when his daughter was shown live on NTA strutting on stage. She would later represent Nigeria at Miss Universe, becoming the first Nigerian representative since 1964, but achieved greater success as the winner of Miss Africa 1987, making her the first MBGN to win an international pageant. Her prize included promoting Gambia's newly-launched national airline, but she faced criticism after declaring in Quality that her greatest love was money and Nigerians were unable to afford her. After her reign, Chuba-Ikpeazu worked in the oil industry before branching into politics, joining the House of Representatives and winning the Nigerian National Assembly election as a candidate for the People's Democratic Party.
A qualified lawyer, she is now a partner at Ikpeazu Chambers, and a member of the board of directors at Anambra United football club. Recent pictures prove that even thirty years on, she is still a stunner.
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