Nigeria Extends Invitation to Chidimma Adetshina To Enter Miss Universe Nigeria
In a surprising turn of events, Chidimma Adetshina, a former finalist in the 2024 Miss South Africa beauty pageant, has been officially invited to participate in the upcoming Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 competition. The invitation comes after Chidimma made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Miss South Africa pageant, following a wave of controversy surrounding her Nigerian heritage and the circumstances of her citizenship.
Chidimma, born in South Africa to a Nigerian father of Igbo descent and a Mozambican mother sparked a national debate that led to a government investigation. The controversy centered around allegations that Chidimma’s mother had committed identity theft when acquiring her South African citizenship, which in turn fueled public backlash against the young beauty queen.
On August 8th, Chidimma announced her withdrawal from the Miss South Africa pageant, citing concerns for her family’s safety. In a heartfelt message shared on Instagram, she expressed her gratitude for the experience while highlighting the difficult decision she had to make:
“Being part of the Miss South Africa 2024 competition has been an amazing journey; however, after much careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and well-being of my family and me. With the support of the Miss South Africa Organisation, I leave with a heart full of gratitude for this amazing experience,” Chidimma wrote.
In response to these events, the Miss Universe Nigeria organization extended a supportive hand to Chidimma, acknowledging the challenges she has faced and offering her a new opportunity to continue her journey in the world of pageantry. The organization shared a formal invitation addressed to Chidimma, encouraging her to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant, where she could proudly represent her father’s native land.
The invitation reads as follows:
“Dear Miss Adetshina,
We at Miss Universe Nigeria have been closely following the developments regarding your decision to bow out of the Miss South Africa beauty pageant. We acknowledge the circumstances surrounding your withdrawal and understand the challenges you may be facing.
In light of these events, we want to extend our support and encouragement. We believe that your journey in the world of pageantry is far from over and that there are still numerous opportunities for you to showcase your talent, grace, and beauty.
As a Nigerian by heritage, we would like to formally invite you to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. This is an opportunity to represent your father’s native land on an international stage, and we believe you would be an outstanding contender. We encourage you to consider this opportunity and take part in a competition that celebrates the strength, intelligence, and diversity of Nigerian women.
Should you wish to participate, all you need to do is respond to this invitation, and we will be delighted to guide you through the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you continue your journey in pageantry with the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant.”
This invitation offers Chidimma a fresh start and a platform to continue pursuing her dreams of representing her heritage on an international stage. As she considers her next steps, many supporters are hopeful that she will accept the offer and use this opportunity to celebrate her Nigerian roots, while also making a positive impact in the world of beauty and culture.
