We take a look at five reasons why Regina Askia was one of the biggest celebrities of her time. Regina Askia is one name we can never forget from our television screens back in the 1990s.She was one actress who came with the celebrity package. She graced our hearts and screens equally during her glory days. We take a look at five reasons why she was the biggest celebrity of her time.1. She was a former beauty queen Regina Askia back in her youth was probably the prettiest lady in the country. She contested for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant in 1988, even though she was the people’s favourite, she came out second in the competition losing to Bianca Ojukwu.ALSO READ: Regina Askia celebrates 50th birthday in her hometown However, when Bianca Ojukwu left the crown, Regina Askia took over and became the MBGN. In 1990, Askia-Williams represented Nigeria at Miss Charm International held in Leningrad, Russia, and came second.
