NIGERIAN-South African model, Chidinma Adetshina, has accepted the invitation by Miss Universe Nigeria to compete at the 2024 edition of the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant competition.

This was shared by the organisation on its official Instagram page on Wednesday, August 14.

“I have decided to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 beauty pageant. I am looking forward to participating in Africa’s most prestigious beauty pageant – Miss Universe Nigeria,” she said in a video post.

The ICIR reported that the 23 year old beauty queen withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant following a series of xenophobic attacks after making it to the top 16 at the pageant competition.

“After much careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and well-being of my family and, with the support of the Miss South Africa Organisation, I leave with a heart full of gratitude for this amazing experience,” she had said.

Before that, the South Africa Department of Home Affairs in a statement signed by the spokesperson for the Minister, Duwayne Esau, claimed that Adetshina’s mother illegally obtained South African citizenship.

According to the department, the investigation into Adetshina’s case was due to a request received from the organisers of the Miss SA.

However, Adetshina was invited by the Miss Universe Nigeria organisation to participate in the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria pageant competition.

Adetshina, who is now the 25th finalist at the Miss Universe Nigeria competition will be representing Taraba state.

The pageant is set to be held on August 31 in Lagos, Nigeria.