Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria after a nationality row forced her out of the Miss South Africa contest.
After being hounded over her nationality and forced to drop out of the Miss South Africa contest, Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned beauty queen of a totally different country."This crown is not just for beauty; it's a call for unity," the 23-year-old law student stated after weeks at the centre of an intense media storm.
Some people in South Africa had questioned her eligibility to compete in the beauty pageant because despite being a South African citizen, Ms Adetshina's father is Nigerian and her mother has Mozambican roots.In interviews Ms Adetshina said she was born in Soweto - the South African township next to Johannesburg - and grew up in Cape Town.
After an initial probe, the department announced that Miss Adetshina's mother may have committed "identity theft" to become a South African national.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Africa: Chidimma Adetshina Withdraws From Miss South Africa Pageant'...After much careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and well-being of my family and me.'
Read more »
Miss Universe Nigeria: Former Miss SA Finalist Chidimma Onwe Adetshina Clinches Pageant CrownEx-Miss SA finalist Chidimma Onwe Adetshina cum Miss Taraba is the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 queen after clinching pageant honours in Lagos on Saturday, 31 August.
Read more »
‘A South African is Miss Nigeria’: X users praise Chidimma AdetshinaSouth Africans took to social media on Saturday evening to congratulate Chidimma Adetshina for winning Miss Universe Nigeria 2024.
Read more »
South Africans Rally Behind Chidimma Adetshina for Miss Universe Nigeria: 'Let's Vote For our Girl'South Africans have pledged their support for Chidimma Adetshina, who has entered Miss Universe Nigeria. Chidimma's entry sparked a wide controversy.
Read more »
Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina pulls out amid nationality rowChidimma Adetshina says she has taken the decision for her and family's safety and well-being.
Read more »
Vanessa Chidimma Adetshina Withdraws from Miss SA, Netizens React: “Thank You South Africans”The 23-year-old model and student Vanessa Chidimma Adetshina has finally withdrew from the Miss SA competition after crucial evidence was found regarding her mom.
Read more »