Miss Universe Naija pageant don make history by officially inviting Chidimma Adetshina to participate for di upcoming Miss Universe Naija 2024 competition. Dis move mark significant moment for di pageant's history.
Di Miss Universe Naija 2024 competition, wey Silverbird Productions organize, na platform where di winner go represent Naija as Miss Universe delegate. Di 73rd Miss Universe competition, where di winner of Miss Universe Naija 2024 go compete, go hold for Mexico in November.
Chidimma Adetshina, 23, become central figure for South Africa's xenophobia debate and discussions on national identity after she advance to Top 30 and become finalist for Miss SA competition. She receive wave of support and criticism, some even question her South African identity. Dis move lead to her withdrawal from Miss South Africa pageant, which Mia le Roux win on Saturday night.
Miss Universe Naija reach out to Chidimma via Instagram on Saturday, acknowledging her challenges and offering her support. "We at Miss Universe Naija don follow di developments regarding your decision to bow out of Miss South Africa beauty pageant. We acknowledge di circumstances surrounding your withdrawal and understand di challenges you may be facing. In light of dese events, we want to extend our support and encouragement," read di message signed by di National Director of Miss Universe Naija, Guy Murray Bruce.
Miss Universe Naija express dem belief say Chidimma's journey for pageantry no dey over, inviting her to represent Naija for Miss Universe Naija 2024 pageant. "As Naija by heritage, we would like to formally invite you to participate for Miss Universe Naija 2024 pageant. Dis na opportunity to represent your papa native land internationally, and we believe you would be outstanding contender," di invitation tok.
Source: Prime 9ja Online Pidgin: Miss Universe Naija Invite Chidimma Adetshina to Pageant