Nigeria: Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina is the new Miss Universe Nigeria. The stunning moment was witnessed at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos where she represented the Taraba State.
With poise, grace and undeniable charm, the 25-year-old beauty queen outshined 24 other contestants, by earning the coveted crown and the right to represent Nigeria on the global stage at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico.
Her journey till winning the crown was a giant roller-coaster which was filled with emotions and drama. Her journey to triumph the Miss Universe Nigeria title, was full of challenges and that was overwhelmed with the support of fans that she received throughout the nation.
From fraud citizenship controversy to victory, the road was full of obstacles. Before entering to the Miss Universe Nigeria contest, Chidimma Adetshina attracted the headlines when she withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant contest, due to a controversy, which involved her mother of presenting fake South African identity, despite of actually surrounded by the Nigerian heritage.
The media people followed the news closely and ignited a flame of rage among her fans which caused much chaos. The frenzies have deterred her and fueled her determination.
Chidimma then decided to return to Nigeria and competed for Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, which was not just a strategic move, but was a statement of pride in her roots.
By participating in Miss Universe Nigeria, Adetshina marked by a groundswell of public support and quickly became a fan favourite, that led to the voting polls from the beginning of the competition.
Her captivating personality and radiant smile, articulated the responses during the interviews that made her stand out from the contestants.
It wasn’t just her beauty that won the hearts of many, but it was her story of resilience and determination, and pride in her Nigerian heritage along with the unwavering confidence that made her a strong contender, and resulted in winning the pageant contest.