Regina Askia's daughter takes after mum's footsteps, competes in the Miss New York Teen USA Pageant

Nearly three decades after Regina Askia-Williams held the Miss Unilag and Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria titles, her 15-year-old daughter, is following in her footsteps.

The teenage model was one of the 60 girls who took part in the Miss New York Teen USA pageant this past weekend.

And although Tessa who represented Staten Island didn’t win the crown, she finished off a finalist in the beauty contest.

Proud mama, Regina took to Facebook to commend her efforts writing, “Ok so it wasn’t my princess but placement and recognition is not a bad thing. The experience of being in such a major competition counts.”