SA Rallies Behind Chidimma Adetshina for Miss Universe Nigeria
SA Rallies Behind Chidimma Adetshina for Miss Universe Nigeria
South African-born beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina has taken social media by storm after announcing her participation in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant on Wednesday, 14 August. Despite some initial controversy surrounding her involvement in Miss South Africa 2024, South Africans are now showing overwhelming support for Adetshina.
SOUTH AFRICANS BACK CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA
Social media platforms have been buzzing with South Africans cheering for Adetshina, promising to vote for her in the upcoming Nigerian pageant. This unexpected wave of support comes after she was previously criticized for competing in Miss SA 2024.
One prominent South African social media user, @ChrisExcel102, humorously noted, “If she doesn’t win Miss Universe Nigeria, we’re trying Miss Mozambique. We are fully behind our queen.”
However, while South Africans are rallying behind her, opinions in Nigeria are more mixed.
NIGERIANS DEBATE CHIDIMMA’S PARTICIPATION
In Nigeria, there’s a split in opinion regarding Adetshina’s entry into the Miss Universe Nigeria competition. Some Nigerians have expressed concerns about her lack of connection to the country and questioned whether it’s fair for her to compete this year.
Twitter user @unusualphyna shared their thoughts, saying, “I support Chidimma, but what about our Nigerian queens who have been preparing for this? Maybe she should wait until next year.”
Another user, @adex_smithjr, pointed out, “She’s lived her whole life in South Africa and has never been to Nigeria before now. Including her in Miss Universe Nigeria is ridiculous.”
Despite these concerns, Adetshina’s South African supporters remain undeterred, expressing their determination to see her succeed.
MORE SOUTH AFRICANS SHOW SUPPORT
Social media continues to buzz with comments from South Africans who are ready to back Adetshina all the way.
- @CMofokeng4 suggested, “She should compete in Mozambique after this one.”
- @Gats_Jr added, “We’ll be there to celebrate our victory after voting.”
- @Kingfatic declared, “She’s our girl, she’s South African—next up, Miss Mozambique.”
There’s even a sense of national pride with comments like, “Nigerians are xenophobic, we stand with our sister Chidimma,” from @Earth34789168.
WILL CHIDIMMA WIN?
As Chidimma Adetshina steps into the Miss Universe Nigeria competition, her journey has sparked conversation across borders. The question remains: will she win? Only time—and the support of her South African fans—will tell.
