Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024.
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| Chidimma Adetshina emerge winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 |
After being rejected in South Africa, she represented Taraba State and emerged the new Queen of Nigeria.
According to reuters.com:
Adetshina, 23, born to a Nigerian father and South African mother in South Africa and of South African citizenship found herself the subject of a national row after some South Africans, including a government minister, opposed her participation because of her roots. She later withdrew.
The row over Adetshina brought into view the xenophobia experienced by Nigerians in South Africa which has sometimes descended into violence and attacks against Nigerian businesses in the country.
In her post-victory comments, a joyful Adetshina told the audience: “I just want everyone to know that this crown is not just a crown of beauty, it is going to unite us as one. I am really proud and grateful that I am going to represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe, and I know we are going to win.”
Ben Murray-Bruce, Nigerian businessman and Founder of Silverbird Group (organizers of the Miss Universe Nigeria Pageant), wrote: “I present to you Queen Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Universe Nigeria 2024.”
Adetshina will represent Nigeria at the global Miss Universe pageant in November in Mexico.
HC: Congrats Chidimma Adetshina!!
