NIGERIAN-South African model, Chidimma Adetshina, has won the the 2024 edition of the Miss Universe Nigeria competition.
This was announced at the grand finale of the the pageant show on Saturday, August 31, at the Eko Hotel and Suites.
Adetshina won the pageant, surpassing 24 other models representing different states in Nigeria.
At the grand finale, Miss Anambra, Paula Ezendu, emerged as the first runner-up, earning her the title of Miss Supranational Nigeria and representing Nigeria at the Miss Supranational pageant in Poland in 2025.
The ICIR reports that Adetshina, a former finalist at the Miss South Africa pageant faced backlash from South Africans after making it to the top 16 at the pageant. Consequently, she withdrew from the competition.
Following her withdrawal, she was invited by the Miss Universe Nigeria organisation to participate at the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria pageant competition which she accepted.
The finale saw the contestants showing up in different attires to showcase the rich Nigerian culture after which they had the swimsuit and evening gown competition. category of the contest. The finale was hosted by Victory Wilson and Anthony Abraham.
Chidimma will be representing Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico in November.