Nigerian-South African Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina Opens Up About Identity Struggles on the Big Friday Show

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Nigerian-South African beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina recently opened up about the personal challenges she faced on her journey through the pageantry world.

During an interview on the Big Friday Show with former Big Brother Naija star Tacha, Chidimma shared her struggles with identity issues stemming from her dual citizenship.

When asked about her decision to pursue a career in pageantry, Chidimma expressed her long-held dream of becoming Miss Universe. "I think it’s something I started recently; however, I’ve had this dream since 2017 to become the next Miss Universe. I’m really glad I have been given the platform and the opportunity to at least try and reach that goal," she said.

Chidimma also revealed how she managed the identity crisis that came with being of mixed heritage. "It has been a long journey, so hard at times. I would cry myself to sleep, questioning ‘Why me?’. I had to shift my perspective to see potential greatness emerging from these challenges," she shared.

This heartfelt interview comes after Chidimma's exit from the Miss South Africa pageant, following allegations of fraud and identity theft involving her mother by the South African Home Office.

Despite facing harsh criticism during her time as a Miss South Africa contestant, Chidimma's resilience and determination led her to accept an invitation from the Silverbird Group to join the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant.

Source: DP

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