Chidinma, born in South Africa to a Nigerian father (Igbo) and a Mozambican mother, Chidimma, now a naturalised South African, faced both support and criticism for her participation in the just concluded Miss South Africa pagaent 2024.
On August 8th, Chidimma stepped down from the Miss South Africa pageant, on reasons for her family’s safety. Read her statement below:
In response, Miss Universe Nigeria reached out to Chidimma via Instagram, by offering their support and encouragement to her. Read their statement below:
On August 14, 2024, Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina accepted an invitation to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 beauty pageant following her withdrawal from the Miss South Africa Beauty Pageant.
She expressed her excitement and anticipation for the opportunity to compete in what she described as Africa’s most prestigious beauty pageant. The announcement has garnered widespread support from fans and celebrities alike, with many expressing their support and well wishes for her success in the upcoming competition.
We wish her all the best.
