Chidinma Adetshina: 5 things to know about Miss Universe 1st Runner-up
Following a controversy on her journey to becoming Miss Universe South Africa, Chidinma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina’s life changed forever.
The ebony beauty, born to a Nigerian father and Mozambican mother but raised in South Africa, was forced to withdraw from the race after being accused of identity fraud. Critics claimed she was ineligible to represent South Africa.
Amid the rising trolls, young Adetshina withdrew from the competition. Shortly after, she was invited to join Nigeria’s Miss Universe contest, where she emerged as the winner.
Adetshina went on to represent Nigeria on the global stage at the 73rd Miss Universe held in Mexico, finishing as the first runner-up. Her story is an inspiration, showing that one’s dreams can be achieved despite adversity.
When asked her final question on the contest stage, “Miss Universe has inspired generations of women. What’s your message to those watching you right now?” she responded,
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“As a woman who has faced adversity, I feel like I have a powerful story. I don’t stand here as Chidimma Adetshina; I stand here as a beacon of hope, a symbol of faith. As someone who has persevered with grace, I believe I have fought not only for myself but for Africa.”
On how she felt following her win at the pageant, she took to X (formerly Twitter) to say, “I’m so excited. I don’t have words to describe what I’m feeling right now, but I’m so proud of myself, and I just made history!”
Here are 5 things to know about Chidimma Adetshina:
1. Chidimma Adetshina is an Igbo lady from Enugu State, Nigeria, but she was born in Soweto, South Africa.
2. Born in 2002, Chidimma is currently 22 years old.
3. The beauty queen is a law student at a South African university.
4. Her first-runner-up position marked the highest placement for Africa in Miss Universe history.
5. Adetshina earned the title of Miss Universe Africa and Oceania at the 73rd Miss Universe making her a Continental queen.
