Grace Atinuke (born November 16, 1931) is known to be the first Miss Nigeria from the year 1957. The first ever winner of Miss Nigeria is now 84 years and still looking elegant, pretty, beautiful and strong.
She was born in Kano to James Adeleye Olude and Marthan Dantu of Isanlu from Kogi State, and was raised in Northern Nigeria. She had her primary and secondaryeducation between 1940 and 1952 in Kano.
Miss Nigeria commenced in 1957 as a photo contest. Contestants posted photographs of themselves to the Daily Times headquarters in Lagos wherefinalistswere shortlisted. Successful finalists were afterwards invited to compete in the live final at the Lagos Island Club.
At that time, the Miss Nigeria contest did not include a swimsuit competition. Oyelude was working at United African Company (UAC) when she represented the then Northern region.
After winning the contest, she travelled to England where she studied Nursing using part of £200 prize money. Within months of gaining admission to the School of Nursing, Ashford Kent England, she was crowned Miss Nigeria.
She is Iyaolu of Isalu land and also the Iyalode of Okun land.
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