Chidimma Adetshina, a 2024 Miss South Africa finalist who withdrew from the contest after being trolled for her Nigerian heritage, has accepted to participate in the forthcoming Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Beauty Pageant.
Chidimma who spoke in a video that went viral on Wednesday said she is excited to have been invited by the organisers of the Nigerian beauty contest after what she recently faced in South Africa, her country of residence.
She said, “I express my gratitude to the incredible people who have shown me so much love and so much support. I have received an invitation from an organiser of the Miss Universe Nigeria Beauty Pageant.
“This is a great excitement because I have decided to participate in Miss Universe Nigeria Beauty Pageant 2024,” she added.
Recall that Chidimma Adetshina was a finalist of the Miss South Africa 2024 beauty pageant before she was forced to withdraw.
Social media attacks targeted her Nigerian heritage despite her being born in South Africa and meeting all competition requirements.
Adetshina eventually announced her withdrawal from the competition, citing safety and the well-being of herself and that of her family members.
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