Shatu Garko biography and life history has been documented by us, so you can know more about the first ever hijab model to be crowned Miss Nigeria, and she is only 18-years of age.
- Full Name: Shatu Sani Garko
- Date of Birth: 23rd November 2003
- Origin: Kano State, Nigeria
- Occupation: Model
- Relationship: Single
- Parents: Mr and Mrs Garko
You will learn a lot about the young star model, as we take a delve into her bio and profile.
Shatu Garko biography: Career and life history
Shatu Garko is a top Nigerian model who just emerged the 44th winner of the Miss Nigeria 2021 beauty contest held on December 17, 2021, and it was no fluke, she has been on the path of success for some time now.
The crowned queen of Miss Nigeria 2021, Shatu Garko hails from Kano State, northwest Nigeria, and was born in the year 2003, exactly 18-year-old this year.
Shatu Garko is passionate about proving that religion and culture are not barriers to following one’s dreams and achieving whatever a person sets out to achieve.
She recently celebrated the rare feat of becoming the first hijab model to land a modeling job in Nigeria.
Before her victory at the top beauty pageant, Garko was working on her eponymous clothing brand.
Shatu Garko Instagram and pictures of the beautiful model
Many fans of the top Nigerian model would like to know her Instagram handle. You can follow Shatu Garko on @shatu.garko, that is her official handle.
Shatu Garko biography: Miss Nigeria 2021
“Winning this competition means a lot to me,” Garko said before being crowned Miss Nigeria. “My whole life I have always wanted to be a Miss Nigeria. I’d like to thank Miss Nigeria and its sponsors. I would also like to thank my mum for supporting and loving me.”
Well, she will go on to win the coveted prize and was awarded the cash prize of N10 million, a luxury apartment, a car, and ambassadorship.
Garko, a horse-riding lover, represented the North West region of Nigeria and succeeded Etsanyi Tukura, a native of Taraba State, 43rd winner of the 2019 Miss Nigeria contest.
Nicole Ikot emerged as the first runner up and Kasarachi Okoro was the second runner-up in the contest.
Video of Shatu Garko 2021 Miss Nigeria Victory
Shatu Sani Garko Is Thankful After Winning Miss Nigeria 2021 And Making History, and she took to Instagram writing;
“Allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Shatu Garko, and I am the 44th Miss Nigeria.
It still feels like a dream.. I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love! Thank you Nigeria for your support through out this journey, my heart is filled with gratitude.
To the @missnigeriaorg , thank you for finding me worthy of the crown.”
She also spoke on Criticisms, Being Linked With Boko Haram, Fulani Herdsmen, stating that critics dissuaded her from competing in the pageant, as they told her that she’d bring Boko Haram into the brand.
According to her, naysayers told her to face her schooling instead of going for the contest.
When Punch asked if she received any backlash for her decision to contest, she said, “Yes, and not only from Northerners; from other people too. Some said, ’go to school’ and some said I was going to spoil the Miss Nigeria brand. Others even instigated that I was bringing in Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen. I simply ignored them.”
Speaking on her motivation, Garko said, “I wanted to take a chance on myself. When I applied, I honestly did not think for a second that I could win.
“But a small voice kept ringing in my head, ‘what if you get selected’? I realised that just by getting selected, I could inspire so many young girls even if I didn’t win.”
This video complied by KikioTolu News shows moments before Shatu Garko won the 2021 Miss Nigeria.
We also compiled her interviews, and statements she made before winning the prize. Watch below;
Shatu Garko Biogragpy: Top 5 things you didn’t know about her
- She hails from Kano State and was the youngest contestant in the competition this year.
- She loves riding horses and is passionate about proving that religion and culture are not barriers to following one’s dreams and achieving whatever a person sets out to achieve.
- The young queen beat 17 others to clinch the crown.
- She succeeded Etsanyi Tukura, a native of Taraba State, winner of the 43rd miss Nigeria beauty pageant in 2019.
- Recently she celebrated becoming the first hijab model to land a modelling job in Nigeria.
Shatu Garko Education History
Shatu Garko attended primary and secondary schools in Kano State. After graduating from Secondary School, Shatu Garko was set to proceed to the University when she emerged the winner of Miss Nigeria 2021.
Shatu Garko Religion: Is Shatu Garko a Muslim or a Christian?
Shatu Garko is a Northern Muslim who practices Islam. Shatu Garko’s parents are from Garko Local Government Area.
Shatu Garko mother supported her decision to contest for Miss Nigeria 2021 but her father, Alhaji Garko didn’t like the idea that Shatu Garko was going into pageantry.
Shatu Garko father was initially worried about the Miss Nigeria organisers asking her daughter to remove her hijab, wear Bikini to snap pictures. But Shatu Garko’s dad later allowed her to go and contest
The 44th Miss Nigeria, Shatu Garko, has stated how she convinced her dad to allow her to contest in the pageant.
The 18-year-old Garko who become the first hijabi to win the Miss Nigeria pageant since its inception in 1957 revealed this during an interview with The PUNCH.
She said, “My mum has always been my biggest supporter so convincing her to let me do this was not difficult. However, my dad was not on board.
“He was worried about me being forced to take off my hijab, or wear a swimsuit, or just being treated differently because of the hijab. My mum and I had to do an entire presentation to convince him. But after that point, I had his full support.”
How much is Shatu Garko Worth?
Shatu Garko Net Worth is reported by multiple outlets at $30,000 US Dollars, though we can’t really tell what it currently stands at.
It would sure be a lot considering she won ₦10 million Naira as Miss Nigeria 2021 winner, and also won a one-year residency at a luxury house, apartment, and has a new car, a brand new car which she won too.
