Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Universe Nigeria pageant
Chidimma Onwe Adetshina, a former Miss South Africa contestant, has won the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 contest.
Adetshina, a model who was forced to withdraw from the South African beauty pageant, was announced winner at the grand finale in Lagos on Saturday and will represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico on November 16.
The 23-year-old law student came to Nigeria after accepting to participate in the competition following her controversial withdrawal from Miss South Africa 2024 due to xenophobic backlash over her nationality.
Adetshina’s victory was announced by Guy Murray-Bruce, President of Silverbird Group, organisers of the competition.
The winner represented Taraba State in the keenly contested competition, which had a total of 25 participants.
Adetshina will receive N10 million in cash along with other prizes as well as representing Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico this November.
