South Africans, Nigerians react to Chidimma Adetshina’s victory as Miss Universe Nigeria

On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Chidimma Adetshina was crowned the winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 for representing Taraba State.

Chidimma Adetshina’s victory has sparked various reactions from social media users, with some congratulating her and others criticizing both her and the pageant organizers.

Numerous people voiced their displeasure, noting that many contestants followed the proper procedures but were not chosen as winners, while Chidimma, who had only been in Nigeria for ‘5 days’, did not go through all the necessary steps and was still crowned the winner.

Some South Africans believe that Chidimma Adetshina was only crowned the winner because she withdrew from the Miss South Africa Universe pageant due to a nationality controversy. They argue that she was crowned as a way to spite South Africans.

Here are some comments generated

stephannie.ac: “After that top 5 video I expected this A clear reason Nigeria never go far internationally.”

marveyr: “Some girls actually went through the due process , auditioned and you people gave the crown to someone that didn’t even choose to represent you in the first place. Is that a way of telling the other girls that they’re not good enough? Even when you announced top 5, you guys only played Chidimma’s video. How does that make sense. What message are you trying to pass across to young and aspiring girls. Is the crown meant for pity?”

halalamasiya: “Flew her over to give her the crown. What an interesting country”

official_letticia: “Chidimma spent only 5 days in Nigeria and went on to win Miss Nigeria over women who spent their entire lives there 🇿🇦. Nigerians have to hurt themselves to spite us”

sicelotimz: “She’s gonna take miss universe..her story is for the books ..I’m from South Africa 🇿🇦 and rooting for her ..congratulations Chichi well deserved”

khloesnapchats: “South Africa wanted her to loss so they can continue to bully her lol god don’t play about chichi.. cry hard”

augustee_na: “I’m sure she doesn’t even know the 36 states”

1_dimplebeauty: “I mean…Lol it was rigged the moment she touched down in Nigeria. The owner of the pageant KNEW what he was doing. I feel sorry for the other ladies though…All those weeks of prep.”

mrskingss: “This was not a fair win they were trying to prove something to us South Africans poor Nigerian Queens who actually went through the process of getting this far she just had to outshine all of you”

thedynasty65: “Very predictable”

eveaboka: “Good job Nigeria for teaching South Africa a lesson now let Vanessa go win the world title to teach South Africa a lesson twice”