Chidimma Miss Universe NigeriaChidimma Adetshina Leading Miss Universe Nigeria After Miss South Africa Nightmare [Image: @chichi_vanessa/Instagram]

South African model Chidimma Adetshina is poised to win the Miss Universe Nigeria following weeks of intrigue.

Chidimma Adetshina pulled out of the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant after a social media uproar over her South African citizenship. Miss Universe Nigeria took note of the attacks on Chidimma, who has a Nigerian father and invited her to participate in their contest.

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Chidimma Adetshina Leading Miss Universe Nigeria

Chidimma accepted the invitation from the Miss Universe Nigeria organisers:

“I have decided to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria beauty pageant. I understand the expectations and responsibilities that come with this title, and I am so excited to embark on this journey. I want to say thank you for this opportunity, and I am looking forward to participating in Africa’s most prestigious pageant, Miss Universe Nigeria.”

The South African will battle it out against 24 other models for the crown. Days after entering the pageant, Chidimma is a favourite to win the competition.

The stunning beauty has garnered 10,504 votes, which is 22.82% of the total. Hot on her heels is Edeifo Aikhuele, who has 15.9%, while Fortune Kurobo is in third place at 7.1%. Check out the votes here.

Chidimma Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidimma Adetshina [Image: Elfrique]

 

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Jubilation In Mzansi

South Africans are celebrating on social media that Chidimma is winning the Miss Universe Nigeria.

Lassy:

“Where is the voting link so we can vote for her some more? Our home girl needs to win this Miss Universe Nigeria.”

DDT:

“South Africans are voting in numbers to make sure she finally settles in Nigeria, where she belongs. The win will open more doors for her in Nigeria.”

Sdizo:

“😂 the meltdown Nigerians will suffer when she wins will be sponsored by Mzansi 😂😂😂”

Prima:

“We are voting for her. Next year, she’s entering Miss Mozambique. Our girl must conquer the world.”

By Rumpel