Lagos, Nigeria (AP) - The annual Nigeria Model Contest is underway, and this year's edition has attracted aspiring models from across the African continent. Contestants from Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Mauritius, Namibia, Botswana, Gambia, Eswatini, Lesotho and Seychelles have converged in Lagos to vie for the coveted crown.

Organized by Siverado Modeling Agency, the contest aims to discover fresh talent and provide a platform for Afri