23-year-old contestant from Taraba State, Ms. Chidinma Onwe Adetshina, has been officially designated as Miss Universe Nigeria 2024.
Chidinma Adetshina, a former contestant in South Africa, has emerged victorious in the beauty pageant held today, August 31st, in Lagos State. She is set to represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico on November 16.
Chidinma was born in 2001 at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto to a Nigerian father of Igbo heritage from Enugu State, while her mother is originally from Mozambique and has since become a naturalized citizen of South Africa.
Her involvement in the recently concluded Miss South Africa contest attracted considerable controversy after she was compelled to withdraw due to issues pertaining to her nationality.
Subsequent to her withdrawal, the organizers of Miss Universe Nigeria proffered an invitation to her, which she graciously accepted on August 14th.
The beauty pageant epitomized opulence and sophistication as the 25 contestants representing their respective states showcased their remarkable beauty and poise.
Nonetheless, the competition culminated in a selection of five finalists, which included Miss Taraba Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Anambra Paula Ezendu, Miss Edo Edeifo Brittany, Miss Ondo Ayegbidun Peace Olamide, and Miss Rivers Nyekachi Douglas.
The top three winners were subsequently announced, with Miss Ondo being awarded the title of Miss Lush, Miss Anambra recognized as the first runner-up and Miss Supranational, and Chidinma Adetshina honored as the overall victor.
Chidinma Adetshina received her crown from the 2023 Miss Universe Nigeria, Mitchell Ihueze.
