Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Nigeria Universe After Nationality Row | Firstpost Africa

Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Nigeria Universe After Nationality Row | Firstpost Africa

After days of chaos, confusion and uncertainty, South African beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina finally has a crown on her head not in South Africa, but in Nigeria. She has won the Miss Nigeria Universe title. The former Miss South Africa finalist was forced to withdraw from the pageant amid a wave of vicious xenophobic attacks and abuse online over her Nigerian heritage. Adetshina became the center of a heated debate after her participation in the South African beauty pageant was opposed by many residents including a government minister. However, the organisers of Miss Universe Nigeria invited her to participate in their contest. Watch this video to learn about the full controversy.

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