Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina Wins at Miss Universe 2024

Chidimma Adetshina, representing Nigeria, achieved remarkable success by finishing as the first runner-up in the Miss Universe 2024 competition, while also earning the titles of Miss Africa and Miss Oceania. Her journey to this achievement was marked by significant challenges, including xenophobic harassment when she initially competed in Miss South Africa, where her Nigerian heritage drew negative attention. Despite these obstacles, she won the Miss Nigeria title, allowing her to participate in the Miss Universe pageant held in Mexico. Adetshina's placement is the highest for a Nigerian contestant since 2019 and highlights the importance of representation and resilience in the face of adversity. Following her success, she expressed immense pride in her accomplishments, stating, 'I just made history.' Her story underscores the broader issues of identity and xenophobia within the beauty pageant world.