Chidimma Adetshina, the former Miss South Africa contestant, has been crowned the winner of the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria pageant.
Adetshina, representing Taraba state beat 25 other contestants to win the second edition of the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant.
The competition was held on Saturday at Eko Hotel, Lagos.
With her win, she succeeds Mitchel Ugochi Ukachukwu who won the maiden edition of Miss Universe Nigeria.
Paula Ezendu who represented Anambra was named the first runner-up while Peace Ayegbidan of Ondo was the second runner-up.
Speaking after emerging as the beauty queen, Adetshina described the crown as a “call for action”.
“This crown is not for beauty but a call for action,” she said.
As a country-level winner, Chidimma will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico on November 16.
Chidimma Adetshina was born in Soweto at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in 2001.
Her father is of Igbo descent while some reports say her mother is a Mozambican who had become a naturalized citizen of South Africa.
Adetshina’s participation in Miss South Africa infamously sparked ethnic controversy due to her nationality.
The debate escalated on social media, with many South Africans expressing discontent and calling for her disqualification.
The noise led to an investigation by the South African Ministry of Home Affairs after which Adetshina withdrew from the pageant.
Meanwhile, the beauty queen recently disclosed her intention to participate in the BBnaija reality show in 2025.
