Miss Universe Nigeria offers invitation to Chidimma Adetshina hours following her withdrawal from Miss SA

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  • Miss South Africa 2024 finalist Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the beauty pageant due to backlash from South African netizens over her Nigerian origin.
  • Hours after her withdrawal, Miss Universe Nigeria invited Adetshina to participate in the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria (MUN) Pageant.
  • The organization urged Adetshina to return to Nigeria and represent her father’s homeland.

Miss South Africa 2024 finalist Chidimma Adetshina has received an unexpected invitation to participate in the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria (MUN) Pageant.

This development comes just hours after Adetshina withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant amid backlash from South African netizens over her Nigerian origin.

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The controversy surrounding Adetshina’s participation in the South African beauty pageant led to significant uproar, with many critics voicing their discontent about her being a finalist due to her Nigerian roots.

The situation escalated to the point where Adetshina decided to step down from the competition, citing the negative attention as a reason for her withdrawal.

Chidimma Adetshina.

In a show of solidarity and support, Miss Universe Nigeria extended an invitation to Adetshina to compete in their 2024 pageant.

The organization issued a statement on Friday, August 9, encouraging Adetshina to return to Nigeria and represent her father’s homeland.

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Miss Universe Nigeria’s call for Adetshina to join their pageant was met with a mix of reactions on social media.

Many Nigerians have expressed their support for her return and participation in the event, viewing it as an opportunity for Adetshina to shine on a different stage amidst the recent controversy.

Netizens Reactions…

_kunlereal said: “Her name is already bigger than the whole of South Africa.

frenzynigeria said: “The blood of your father is royalty….use it to shine. You are not abandoned. You will become the chief cornerstone.

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giigi.ace said: “One door closes another opens.”

_iamsheila__ said: “Never be too focused on a closed door that you will not be able to notice the golden door that God has opened up for you.”

ikechukwu.ug said: “Nigeria na better country,, na just our leaders spoil.”

m cyril_unusual said: “Now this here is what is called grace ……… More wins to her.”

nyinyechi0 said: “I want her to win everything including miss world. This her predicament will be a good winning speech.”

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Miss Universe Nigeria offers invitation to Chidimma Adetshina hours following her withdrawal from Miss SA

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