Rumours of Chidimma Adetshina being back in South Africa have stirred public anger, with the beauty queen also facing fresh controversy over her ties with the Miss Universe Nigeria organisation.
Chidimma Adetshina’s mother, Anabela Rungo, has been detained in Cape Town after authorities found she remained in SA illegally. Here’s what we know.
Chidimma Adetshina, born and raised in South Africa, flew the Nigerian flag high when she secured first runner-up, a monumental achievement that caps off an incredible yet turbulent year for the beauty queen.
Chidimma Adetshina’s journey to the Miss Universe Nigeria crown was anything but smooth.
South Africans are voting for Miss Kwara to sabotage Chidimma Adetshina’s Miss Universe Nigeria campaign.
If Chidimma Adetshina takes the crown at Miss Universe Nigeria, she will receive a cash prize of ₦10 million.
The department’s probe has uncovered potential fraud linked to Adetshina’s mother, who allegedly stole the identity of an innocent South African woman.
This unexpected development comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding her citizenship status, which led to her withdrawal from the South African pageant under pressure.
Tyla faces backlash after showing support for Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew from Miss SA amid a citizenship scandal.
In a statement, Adetshina expressed gratitude for the support she received throughout her journey but emphasised that her family’s well-being was paramount.
DJ Sbu expressed his regret and admitted that his previous comments might have come off as arrogant.
Here, we analyse the potential implications for Chidimma Adetshina, her participation in the 2024 Miss South Africa pageant, and the possible legal consequences.
The Department of Home Affairs has released new details regarding its ongoing investigation into the citizenship of Chidimma Adetshina.
While the department never comments on nationality status of individual, Nzuza explained, the scale of the public outcry necessitated a probe into the matter and clarity will be found once and for all when the report is released.
Chidimma let it be known where she stands on the Afrophobic sentiment surrounding her Miss SA bid.
The party called on South Africans to introspect and address deep-seated prejudices, urging the public to support all Miss SA contestants equally.
Despite these attacks, Chidimma Adetshina remains focused on her goal and continues to represent her diverse background with pride.
The Miss South Africa pageant is heating up, and this year’s competition has been nothing short of extraordinary.
