‘I Cry Myself to Sleep’ – Ex Miss South Africa Contestant, Chidimma Adetshina Reveals

Nigerian-South African beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina has candidly shared the personal challenges she faced during her journey in the world of pageantry. In a recent interview on the Big Friday Show with host Tacha, a former Big Brother Naija star, Chidimma opened up about her struggles with identity issues stemming from her dual citizenship.

When asked about her decision to pursue pageantry full-time, Chidimma revealed her long-standing dream of becoming Miss Universe. “It’s something I started recently, but I’ve had this dream since 2017 to become the next Miss Universe,” she said. “I’m really glad I have been given the platform and the opportunity to at least try and reach that goal.”

Chidimma also spoke about the emotional toll of managing her identity crisis. “It has been a long journey, so hard at times. I would cry myself to sleep, questioning ‘Why me?’ I had to shift my perspective to see potential greatness emerging from these challenges,” she shared.

This interview comes after Chidimma’s exit from the Miss South Africa pageant, following allegations of fraud and identity theft involving her mother by the South African Home Office. Despite the controversy and criticism she faced in South Africa, Chidimma has since received an invitation from the Silverbird Group to join the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, which she has accepted.

Chidimma’s story highlights her resilience and determination as she continues to pursue her dreams on an international stage.