Organisers of the Beauty of Africa International Pageant (BAIP), formerly known as Face Of Daniels Beauty Pageant (FOD) have announced Miss Belema Afesima-Julius, the first runner-up at BAIP, 2010 as Nigeria’s representative at the upcoming Miss Supranational 2011pageant to be held in Warsaw, Poland on August 27.

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She will compete with more than 90 beautiful ladies from different countries, all vying for the prestigious crown.

The President, BAIP, Mr. Daniel Opuene, who disclosed this Weekend Groove expressed joy that contestants at BAIP Pageant now have an opportunity to represent the country in an international contest with the recent acquisition of the franchise to the Miss Supranational Pageant in Nigeria by the indigenous pageant.

“BAIP is resolved to provide platforms for young ladies to explore. We are certain that Belema will make Nigeria proud at Poland and bring back the crown, thereby giving the country an opportunity to host the world come 2012” He said.

Miss Belema Afesima-Julius, a graduate of University of Port Harcourt, started her modelling career in 2008. Her career took a fast turn when she enrolled as a model under the management of Daniels media and Entertainment, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.