The South African government has confirmed the arrest of Anabela Rungo, the mother of Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, over allegations of fraudulently obtaining a South African identity document. The Department of Home Affairs, in a statement on Saturday, said Rungo, a Mozambican national, was apprehended in Cape Town during a joint operation involving Home…
As the new year begins, Chidimma Adetshina, the first runner-up of Miss Universe 2024 and titleholder of Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, is excited about the journey ahead. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she reflected on the holiday season, wishing her followers a joyful Christmas spent with loved ones. Looking to 2025, Chidimma shared her…
Miss Universe first runner-up Chidimma Adetshina has officially announced her retirement from pageantry, marking the end of her journey in the competitive world of beauty contests. In an interview with Silverbird TV, Adetshina revealed that her experience in pageantry was deeply challenging, describing it as “traumatic.” She also disclosed plans to relocate to Nigeria from…
The road to success is rarely a smooth one, and Chidimma Adetshina’s story proves that challenges, while daunting, can serve as stepping stones to greatness. Her journey from rejection to international acclaim is a testament to resilience, determination, and self-belief. Chidimma’s rise in the world of pageantry began with controversy. When she was announced as…
The Miss Universe 2024 crown has been awarded, but the global conversation it has ignited is far from over. Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark, with her blonde hair and blue eyes, emerged victorious, a decision met with a mix of applause and criticism. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina, the first runner-up, captured the hearts of many…
Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old beauty queen, made headlines earlier this year when she tried to compete in the Miss South Africa competition, despite having Nigerian roots. Born in South Africa to a Nigerian father, Adetshina holds dual citizenship, a fact that became a point of contention when she entered the race for the crown. While…
Newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has dismissed claims that her victory in the prestigious pageant was a “pity win.” Addressing critics in a recent interview with Arise News, Adetshina emphasized that she worked hard for her title despite the challenges she faced leading up to the competition. The 23-year-old beauty queen, who previously…
Newly-crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has publicly addressed allegations of identity theft raised by South Africa’s government. The beauty queen, who had previously faced scrutiny during her participation in the Miss South Africa pageant, firmly denied the claims in a recent interview on Arise News. The controversy began when the South African Department of…
Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, has emotionally recounted her recent struggles in South Africa, where she faced backlash due to her nationality. Adetshina, who had previously withdrawn from the Miss South Africa pageant amid controversy, spoke candidly about the rejection she experienced from South Africans. In an interview, Adetshina revealed that her…
Chidimma Adetshina, a former Miss South Africa contestant, has revealed that she is in no hurry to return to South Africa following her recent departure from the country. Adetshina, who faced backlash after her participation in the Miss South Africa pageant was announced, withdrew from the competition amid allegations of fraud and identity theft involving…
Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, following a tumultuous experience in South Africa where she was forced to withdraw from a similar pageant due to xenophobic sentiments. Adetshina’s victory was announced during the grand finale at Eko Hotels & Suites in Lagos on Saturday night. Guy Murray-Bruce, President…
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…
Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, a model of Nigerian and Mozambican descent, who recently withdrew from the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant amid controversy surrounding her nationality, has announced her participation in the upcoming Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 competition. Adetshina, who was a Top 11 finalist in Miss South Africa 2024, stepped down after the South…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has taken a jab at South Africans following the victory of Mia Le Roux, a white model of Dutch descent, in the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant. The win comes after Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, a model with Nigerian and Mozambican roots, withdrew from the contest amid intense backlash from…
South African Grammy-winning artist Tyla has spoken out against the bullying faced by Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, a Miss South Africa finalist who recently withdrew from the competition following intense scrutiny over her nationality. Adetshina, a model with Nigerian and Mozambican roots, became the subject of a heated nationality debate in July after advancing to…
The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced preliminary findings in an investigation concerning the nationality of Chidinma Adetshina, a beauty queen with Nigerian heritage who recently advanced to the final stages of the 2024 Miss South Africa competition. The controversy erupted in July when Adetshina, 23, qualified for the top 16, sparking…
