•The new Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina
Chidimma Adetshina, who represented Taraba State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024.
Her journey to the title has been nothing short of remarkable, reflecting the resilience and grace reminiscent of the Miss Universe South Africa incident, where she was disqualified.
Africa Fact Zone revealed this in a video post on X last night.
“Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina has emerged as Miss Universe Nigeria 2024,” it posted.
According to Pop Pulse, she will be representing the country on the global stage in Mexico.
“Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024!” the post read.
“She’ll be representing Nigeria at the Miss Universe grand finale in Mexico this November. Congratulations, Chidimma,” it added.
The South African-based media entertainment channel confirmed the victory in a post on its X account, #Pop_PulseZa.
Meanwhile, Chidimma, in her acceptance speech, said that the victory is for all.
This is, as she stated, a true call for unity.
“This crown is not just for beauty; it’s a call for unity,” the winner stated.
Miss South Africa Beauty Pageant 2024 saga
Adetshina, 23, pulled out of the Miss South Africa Beauty Pageant 2024 earlier following criticisms from South Africans that she was not eligible to participate in the pageantry.
Her withdrawal stemmed from the information published on the organisation’s website that she was born in South Africa to a Nigerian father and a Mozambique mother.
The organisers also affirmed that she was a naturalised South African.
Citing the incessant attacks against her person and threats to her family after her withdrawal, the National Director of Miss Universe Nigeria, Guy Murray-Bruce, invited her to compete in the just concluded MUN 2024.
Last week, she made her intention known about her desire to win and also get to know the Nigerian culture more.
She said, “It’s been 20 years since I’ve been here, so I just wanna get to know more about Nigeria’s culture and where I really come from.”
The law student further reiterated her interest in winning the Miss Universe Nigeria pageantry.
“My goal is to obviously win the crown for Miss Universe Nigeria,” Adetshina had stated.
It was earlier reported that the Miss Universe Nigeria camp officially began as 24 contestants arrived at the iconic Festival Hotel in Festac, Lagos, on August 24.
According to information obtained from the MUN website, this pageant was created in 2023.
It was a spin-off from the renowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant, usually organised by Silverbird Communications.
Watch the moment Chidimma Adetshina was crown Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 last night below:
