Africa Entertainment News of Sunday, 1 September 2024
Source: BBC
Chidimma Adetshina, forced to quit the Miss South Africa contest over her Nigerian roots, has now been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria.
The 23-year-old law student, born in Soweto, faced intense criticism in South Africa, leading to her withdrawal.
Afterward, she was invited to compete in Nigeria, where she won and will now represent the country at the Miss Universe contest in November.
Her victory has sparked both praise and controversy, with supporters celebrating her resilience, while others accuse the contest of favoritism.