By Miss Universe Nigeria invites Chidimma Adetshina to 2024 pageant
Miss Universe Nigeria has invited former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina to their 2024 pageant after her withdrawal from the local competition.
Adetshina became the subject of xenophobia and bullying on social media with many, including Cabinet ministers, questioning her citizenship.
Her withdrawal came hours after the Department of Home Affairs on Wednesday said it had found prima facie evidence suggesting the person it had on record as her mother might have committed fraud and identity theft.
“After much careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and wellbeing of my family and me,” the 23-year-old shared in a brief statement on social media.
Miss Universe Nigeria extended their “support and encouragement” following the recent events.
“We at Miss Universe Nigeria have been closely following the developments regarding your decision to bow out of the Miss South Africa beauty pageant,” the organization said in a statement from national director Guy Murray-Bruce on Friday.
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