Mfonobong Essiet was the winner of Miss Africa USA 2008. Raised in Nigeria, Ms. Mfonobong Essiet is an energetic and multifaceted 23 year-old Barry University graduate student in the Biomedical Sciences Program, pursuing a future career in cardiac surgery. She produces several community events for promoting HIV/AIDS awareness and Youth Education in the United States and abroad, while serving as the Program Director for The Miami Children Foundation, Inc. She serves as a Runway Model for M.A.& C., Founder & Director of Myztique Modelz, Miss Black & Gold (Tau Delta) ‘05-’06, Miss Sankofa ‘05-’06 , Director of the Golden Stars Dance Squad, and has held leadership positions in numerous organizations, which enabled her to return to Nigeria as school staff, and also plan a successful seminar.

About Nigeria:
Capital: Abuja
Largest city: Lagos
Official languages: English
Recognised regional languages: Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Languages of Nigeria
Area: 923,768 km2
Population: 148,000,000
GDP Per capita: $2,027
Internet TLD: .ng
Calling code: 234