After enduring traumatic experiences, Chidinma Adetshina has decided to leave the world of pageantry.
In a recent interview with Silverbird TV, the Miss Universe runner-up revealed that she is stepping away for personal reasons and moving back to Nigeria from South Africa, where she has been estranged.
Chidinma had previously entered the Miss South Africa pageant but withdrew due to criticism regarding her nationality and allegations from South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs concerning her mother’s documentation.
She later participated in Miss Universe Nigeria, where she emerged victorious, defeating 24 other contestants.
She went on to represent Nigeria at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico, making history as the first Nigerian to achieve the first runner-up position in the competition. Following her success, Adetshina was also named Miss Universe Africa and Oceania.
“Finishing in the top 2 [at the Miss Universe competition] is still a shocker for me… Honestly, I am done. Pageantry was a real traumatic experience for me,” she said in the interview.
“People still don’t understand how I felt. There were times when I almost quit during the Miss Universe contest. I’m really done with pageantry. I want to focus on myself and establish who I am. And forward my education as well.”
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