Chidimma Adetshina joins Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss SA controversy

Chidimma Adetshina joins Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss SA controversy

Chidimma Adetshina has joined Miss Universe Nigeria as its 25th contestant after withdrawing from Miss South Africa due to backlash about her eligibility.

"I just want to say thank you so much for this opportunity, and I am looking forward to participating in Africa's most prestigious beauty pageant," said Adetshina in a video on Instagram. president of the Silverbird Group and organiser of the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, made the announcement on Wednesday. As the 25th contestant, Adetshina will represent Taraba State in north-eastern Nigeria.

However, the Department of Home Affairs said it found evidence suggesting that the person it had on record as Adetshina's mother may have committedAccepting the invitation to join this year's pageant, Adetshina said:"I have decided to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 beauty pageant". "She's our little Chi Chi, and we've grown to know her and love her, and we truly do not believe that she deserved it as we know her," she said.

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