Miss Chidimma Adetshina has announced and crown winner of Miss universe Nigeria 2024., Chidinma represented Taraba State, North Eastern state of Nigeria,
Her road to become the title holder reflects the grace and perseverance that characterized her contentious disqualification from Miss Universe South Africa. It has been nothing short of remarkable.
South African singer Tyla has spoken out in support of former Miss SA Pageant contestant, condemning the bullying that miss Adetshina has faced from South Africans after being the subject of controversy
The controversy surrounding Adetshina, the 23-year-old model of Nigerian and Mozambican heritage who recently withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant, centered on Adetshina’s nationality and gained significant traction on social media after she advanced to the round of 16. This sparked a heated debate about her eligibility to compete in the national beauty contest.
Born in Soweto, South Africa, to a Nigerian father and a Mozambican mother, Chidimma’s participation in the pageant became the subject of intense scrutiny. Many social media users, particularly from South Africa, called for her disqualification, questioning her national identity.
In response, the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) launched an investigation into her nationality, which led to further controvers
It confirmed that Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina had won the title of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024.Pop Pulse reports that she will be representing Mexico at the international level.
The beauty queen will represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe grand finale in Mexico this November,” the post stated.
“This crown is not just for beauty; it’s a call for unity,” She stated after she was crowned.Congratulations Chidinma.