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Legit.ng can confirm that former Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina has arrived in Lagos for the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant.
The Miss Universe Nigeria contestant, who had to withdraw from Miss South Africa due to a nationality dispute, landed in Lagos from Cape Town on Wednesday, August 21. She received a queenly welcome that had her smiling brightly.
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The 23-year-old model, who will be representing Taraba state, expressed her excitement over her return to Nigeria after 20 years.
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Watch Chidimma speak in the video below:
While speaking to the press, Chidimma said she plans to explore the country during her stay and is thrilled to be part of her joyful introduction to it.
Aside from modelling, Chidimma revealed she is a law student and will be looking forward to furthering her education after the pageant.
Chidinma will now be competing in Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 on August 31.
She also expressed gratitude over how she was received in Nigeria.
Watch the video below:
Watch Chidimma speaking about what she intends to do while in Nigeria:
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Video of Chidimma with Miss Universe Nigeria organisers:
The queenly welcome Chidimma received has stirred up debate on whether other Nigerian contestants will stand a chance against her, as many tipped her to emerge as the Miss Universe Nigeria winner. Legit.ng captured some of the reactions, read them below:
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Kehinde Ajose, an entertainment journalist, shared his take on Chidimma Adetshina's chances of winning.
He said:
Legit.ng also reported Chidimma's withdrawal from the beauty contest, to the dismay of fans.
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On August 8, 2024, the beauty queen took to social media to release a statement explaining her reasons.
Chidimma’s withdrawal from the Miss SA pageant was met with mixed reactions from netizens.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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Olumide Alake (Entertainment Editor) Olumide Alake is a Lifestyle and Entertainment Journalist with 6 years of experience in news media. He holds an awarded certificate from the Editorial CDS during his service year. He has worked with some online media outfits notable are Naijaloaded, Jaguda, Kemifilani. Olumide bagged an award for the best exclusive article at Legit.ng and Best Entertainer Editor 2023. Contact: olumide.alake@corp.legit.ng
Kehinde Ajose (Entertainment journalist and publisher) Kehinde Ajose is an entertainment journalist published in top media outlets like Vanguard and The Punch. Kehinde previously worked as an entertainment editor with The NewsGuru. He continues to share his perspectives and knowledge through his issue-based podcast, “Conversations with Kenni.” Kehinde is also the publisher of “Entertainment Reporter.” He is the author of “Donjazzyfied,” which offers insights into the life and impact of Nigeria’s showbiz personality, DonJazzy.
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