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Chidimma Adetshina Announces Exit from Pageantry, Citing Personal Reasons

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…

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Chidimma Adetshina: Rising Above Adversity to Shine on the Global Stage

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…

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Miss Universe 2024 Sparks Global Debate on Beauty Standards and Inclusion

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…

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Chidimma Adetshina’s Journey from Citizenship Controversy to Miss Universe Glory

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…

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Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina Denies “Pity Win” Claims, Says She Earned Her Crown

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…

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Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, Denies Identity Theft Allegations from South Africa

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…

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Why South Africans Rejected Me – Chidimma Adetshina

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…

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Former Miss South Africa Contestant Chidimma Adetshina Expresses Reluctance to Return to South Africa

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…

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Chidimma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 After Xenophobic Backlash in South Africa

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…

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‘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…

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Former Miss SA Finalist, Chidimma Adetshina, Set to Compete in Miss Universe Nigeria 2024

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…

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Burna Boy Mocks South Africans After White Model Wins Miss SA 2024 Following Chidimma Adetshina Controversy

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…

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Tyla Condemns Bullying of Miss SA Finalist Chidimma Adetshina Amid Nationality Controversy

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…

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Miss SA Probe: Chidimma Adetshina’s Mum Accused of Identity Theft, Fraud

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…