Chidimma Adetshina is Miss Universe 2024 Runner-Up and crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania

Chidimma Adetshina has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to emerge first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant.

Adetshina originally competed in the Miss South Africa contest, as she was born and raised in the country. However, she made headlines a few months ago when she officially withdrew from Miss South Africa 2024 after reaching the final round of the competition in response to concerns expressed by some South Africans who questioned her ties to the country.

Born to a Nigerian father, and a Mozambique mother, she was raised in Soweto.

She came back to her fatherland Nigeria and become the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Afterward, She went to Mexico and Became the 1st runner up Miss Universe 2024 and crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania

She wrote, “To Nigeria: THANK YOU is not enough for all the support you’ve shown. You picked me up when I was at my lowest. I’ve never opened up much but I was ready to give up on my life but you became my strength. On days I never wanted to fight you gave me the strength to fight. I’m so grateful for each and everyone for walking this journey with me.

She also addressed the African continent, saying, “To Africa: thank you for showing your love and support. As much as I represent Nigeria, Africa fought for me. My voice, my story touched many and brought us together. This journey has taught me the power of Unity. I want us to live in a society where we can all accept and celebrate one another.”

Chidimma Adetshina concluded by emphasising that this moment marks the beginning of her journey, not its end.