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  • I want to put pageantry aside now to prioritise education – Chidimma

    I want to put pageantry aside now to prioritise education – Chidimma

    Chidimma Adetshina, the first runner-up at the recent Miss Universe pageant, has announced her decision to step aside from pageantry to focus on personal growth and career advancement.

    In an interview with BBC Pidgin, Adetshina shared her plans to prioritise her education and explore opportunities in modelling and acting.

    She said: “I want to put pageantry aside for now and focus more on my education and establishing who Chidimma is. I want to delve more into runway modeling and acting and explore many other areas. There are so many things I would like to try and see where my potential can take me.”

    Adetshina’s journey to the Miss Universe stage came with its share of challenges.

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    Born to a Nigerian father and a Mozambican mother, she faced criticism over her nationality during her participation in the Miss South Africa pageant, which ultimately led to her withdrawal.

    Addressing the controversy, Adetshina assured her supporters that she would share her story once she had all the facts.

    She explained: “People are interested in the story. And like I said, I haven’t gone home yet, I haven’t heard anything, and I haven’t sat down with a lawyer or anything. So I can’t just talk about things. Once I get everything sorted out, I will open up and give people clarity on the matter.”

  • Mbah hails Enugu-born Chidimma for emerging 1st runner-up at Miss Universe

    Mbah hails Enugu-born Chidimma for emerging 1st runner-up at Miss Universe

    Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has congratulated Enugu State-born Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, on her emergence as the first runner up at the Miss Universe 2024 Pageant in Mexico. He said she had demonstrated the perseverance and courage for which the people of the state were known.

    Mbah, who had last month received Miss Onwe Adetshina and appointed her as the state’s brand ambassador, thanked Nigerians and the world for supporting her in her chequered journey to the pageant.

    “Congratulations to Miss Universe Nigeria and Enugu State Brand Ambassador, Chidimma Adetshina, our pride from Amurri, Nkanu West Local Government, on emerging as the 1st Runner-Up at the Miss Universe 2024 Pageant in Mexico.

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    “Chidimma’s incredible journey and outstanding performance have filled us with immense pride, reaffirming the resilience, brilliance and determination that define Ndi Enugu.

    “Against all odds, she has made Enugu and Nigeria shine brightly on the world stage, and we cannot be prouder of her.

    “On behalf of the government and good people of Enugu State, I say congratulations Chidimma – keep soaring to even greater heights!

    “Let me also take this opportunity to thank Nigerians and the rest of the world, who rallied behind her and voted, to enable her achieve this feat,” Mbah said.

    Recall that although Chidimma had been resident in South Africa, she withdrew from Miss South Africa competition for lack of acceptance and the storm generated by her participation and joined the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, where she was crowned and went on to represent Ni

  • Why South Africans think I’m not one of them – Chidimma Adetshina

    Why South Africans think I’m not one of them – Chidimma Adetshina

    Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, tearfully recounted her distressing experience in South Africa, where she was embroiled in controversy and faced accusations of identity theft.

    In an emotional interview, Adetshina recounted how she was made to feel unwelcome and unaccepted in the country where she was born and raised for 23 years.

    Recall that Adetshina withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant due to questions surrounding her nationality and allegations against her mother by the South Africa Home Affairs.

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    She expressed her pain and sadness, stating that the experience was “horrible” and “heartbreaking.”

    Despite the challenges, Adetshina said she remains proud of her South African and Nigerian heritage.

    “South Africans felt like I was not South African enough because of my name, and it was really hard to see.

    “It was a very horrible experience, and I would not wish it on anybody because I have lived there for 23 years. It is heartbreaking to see that I was not welcomed and accepted.

    “A decision needed to be made, and it really hit social media as well. There were some statements that came out from Home Affairs with regard to my mom’s ID as well, and that is still a legal matter so I won’t comment on it.

    “What I do know is that I was born in South Africa, and I am still South African, and I am still proudly Nigerian”, she said.

    Adetshina also acknowledged the need to address her suppressed emotions and plans to seek therapy to cope with the ordeal.

    “It’s just not a nice feeling, I think I’ve been avoiding it a lot and only now it’s started to cloud me. It’s something I will work on and see a therapist because I feel like I have been suppressing my emotions… because of what has happened… it wasn’t a minor thing, it was actually really major”, she added.

  • Chidimma Adetshina opens up about Identity struggles, challenges in pageantry

    Chidimma Adetshina opens up about Identity struggles, challenges in pageantry

    Nigerian-South African beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, has shared her struggles in the world of pageantry during an interview on the Big Friday Show with Tacha.

    She spoke about how her dual citizenship led to identity crises that impacted her personally.

    Chidimma revealed her ambition to become Miss Universe motivated her to pursue pageantry full-time.

    “I think it’s something I started recently; however, I’ve had this dream since 2017 to become the next Miss Universe. I’m really glad I have been given the platform and the opportunity to at least try and reach that goal,” she said.

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    She expressed her determination despite facing various challenges, including backlash from South Africans and allegations involving her mother.

    After withdrawing from the Miss South Africa pageant, Chidimma was invited to join the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant by the Silverbird Group, which she accepted.

     “I think for me, it has been a long journey. It has been so hard, I won’t lie, there were times when I would cry myself to sleep and be like, ‘Why me? I want it to end.’ There are times when I think that we have to look at the positive side when difficulties like this happen. I also had to change my mindset and see that maybe more of this greatness is coming as well”, she said.