[5] Onyejiaka was drawn to the world of fashion and pageantry from an early age, despite the limited for Nigerian women to participate in these fields at the time.
[6] Onyejiaka faced harsh criticism from Miss World Nigeria organisers who deemed her unsuitable to represent the country, branding her as 'ugly'.
After Mecca Dancing declined to pay for her flight to avoid favouritism accusations, Onyejiaka independently funded her Miss World participation in London, becoming the first Nigerian woman to compete at the pageant.
Onyejiaka's determination and resilience in overcoming adversity have made her a symbol of women's empowerment and a pioneer in Nigerian beauty pageantry.
Her participation in the Miss World pageant opened doors for subsequent Nigerian representatives and helped elevate the country's profile on the global stage.