- Chidinma Adetshina has been at the forefront of controversies, particularly the alleged identity fraud
- The Miss Universe Nigeria has emerged as the second top pick for the Miss Universe 2024 World pageant
- This is coming days after a South African group demanded her removal; netizens share mixed reactions to the news
With 11 days left in the countdown for the 73rd Miss Universe 2024, Nigerian-born South African model Chidinma Adetshina is already making Nigeria proud.
The Miss Universe Nigeria beauty queen arrived in Mexico a few days ago to contest with other models across the world for the Miss Universe crown on November 16.
Chidinma, who has been the subject of several controversies, on Monday, November 4, emerged in the number 2 spot in the Miss Universe 2024 pre-arrival hot picks ahead of the grand event.
The news has left netizens, especially Nigerians, excited and analysing her high chance of emerging as the winner of the prestigious beauty pageant.
Chidinma’s top pick comes a few days after a South African group wrote a petition to have her withdrawn from the event.
Reactions to Chidinma’s emergence on Miss Universe hot pick
TheRadar curated some comments below:
@Irunnia said, “Where is South Africa? I heard this is the photo Miss South Africa submitted for the competition.”
@chude_ wrote, “I hope she hits that first position, those haters will cry blood.”
@DamilareOdulesi said, “Bad day for the Xenophobic South Africans.Many of them can't talk anymore.”
@FrankWriter1 commented, “I used my whole salary to vote for her. So Sapa Africa can be in pain. South Africans will not sleep today once they hear this.”
@CFC_lami said, “She’s making Nigerians and Africa as a whole proud.”
@lincardinal said, “Baby girl keeps climbing the ladder. She's sure going to win this! Her win will be an inspiration to many young African girls. Even xenophobes will be inspired too.”
@TotalRodrygoal said, “As soon as we finish solidifying Chichi’s number 1 spot. We help Zimbabwe girl come up. And xenophobic slaves stay down where they belong.”
@iUncleSteve said, “The stronger the hate, the higher you elevate.”
Chidinma accepts Miss Universe Nigeria’s invitation following Miss South Africa saga
Earlier, TheRadar reported that Nigerian-born South African Chidinma Adetshina accepted the invitation of organisers of Miss Universe Nigeria to participate in the 2024 edition of the pageant.
Chidinma had recently withdrawn from the finals of the 2024 Miss South Africa competition after a controversial investigation report about her true nationality surfaced.
In a short video clip posted on August 14 by the Silverbird Group founder, Ben Murray-Bruce, she expressed her gratitude to the Miss Universe Nigeria Organisers.
