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Chidimma Adetshina, the embattled contestant who recently withdrew from the Miss South Africa competition amid controversy over her nationality, has officially joined the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant as the representative of Taraba State.
Born in Soweto at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in 2001, Chidimma is of mixed heritage, with her father being of Igbo descent and her mother reportedly a Mozambican who has since become a naturalized citizen of South Africa.
Her participation in the Miss South Africa pageant sparked significant controversy, leading to an investigation by the South African Ministry of Home Affairs.
Her participation in the Miss South Africa pageant sparked significant controversy, leading to an investigation by the South African Ministry of Home Affairs.
Faced with mounting pressure and scrutiny, Chidimma chose to withdraw from the Miss South Africa competition. However, she soon accepted an invitation to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, where she will now compete as Miss Taraba.
On Friday, the organizers of Miss Universe Nigeria introduced Chidimma as contestant number 25, representing Taraba State, on their official website and social media platforms. The introduction read, "Introducing CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA (@chichi_vanessa) as MISS TARABA STATE."
Chidimma's participation in Miss Universe Nigeria marks a new chapter in her pageantry journey, as she seeks to showcase her talents and represent her heritage on an international stage.
Her story has garnered widespread attention, with many eagerly watching to see how she will fare in the upcoming competition.
Source: DP
#MissUniverseNigeria
#TarabaState
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Her story has garnered widespread attention, with many eagerly watching to see how she will fare in the upcoming competition.
Source: DP
#MissUniverseNigeria
#TarabaState
#MissSouthAfrica
#ChidimmaAdetshina
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