Chidimma Adetshina, the newly-crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, has made it clear that her victory was not based on pity but on her hard work and determination. Despite facing personal and public challenges, including withdrawing from South Africa’s beauty pageant in August 2024 due to her mother’s involvement in fraud and identity theft allegations, Adetshina overcame adversity to claim the Miss Universe Nigeria title.
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Her journey wasn’t easy. She faced xenophobia and rejection in South Africa because of her Nigerian nationality. However, this setback didn’t stop her. She was invited to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, where she ultimately emerged victorious.
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Addressing criticism about her win during an interview with Arise News, Chidimma Adetshina stated that she deserved her success and rejected claims of a “pity win.” She emphasized the effort she put in, recounting the challenging 10-week experience in South Africa, where she endured rigorous training alongside other contestants.
“I don’t think it was a pity win,” Chidimma Adetshina said. “I worked so hard, coming from the South Africa journey. We all went through the same process, and I believe I had the same experience as other contestants.”
Her perseverance and dedication earned her the crown, and she continues to prove that her success was achieved through hard work.
