Nigerian South African Model Chidimma Adetshina’s Historic Miss Universe Win Sparks Celebrity Reactions
Chidimma Adetshina, a Nigerian South African model, has made history as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant held in Mexico City. Her outstanding achievement marks her as the highest-ranked African contestant in the pageant’s history and earned her the prestigious title of Miss Universe Africa and Oceania. This milestone sparked widespread excitement across social media, with celebrities and fans alike expressing their admiration for her success.
The event quickly became a trending topic, drawing reactions from notable Nigerian celebrities who celebrated her win:
Waje
Renowned Nigerian singer Waje couldn’t contain her excitement and took to Instagram on Sunday, November 17, 2024, to share her joy. She posted striking pictures from Chidimma’s pageant moments, tagging the beauty queen and writing heartfelt congratulatory messages. Waje’s celebratory post added to the flood of support that Chidimma received online.
Emeka
Nollywood actor Emeka was actively engaged in following the Miss Universe pageant and shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter) after the grand finale. He shed light on some of the obstacles Chidimma faced, especially during her time in the Miss South Africa competition. Emeka’s post highlighted the harsh treatment she endured due to her Nigerian heritage, saying:
*”These guys were(are) so mean mehn *Attacked her for being Nigerian *Forced her to withdraw from Miss SA *Character Assassination *Voted massively for Miss Kwara to Spite her *Wrote a petition to have her withdrawn from Mexico When Mia withdrew, they decided to massively Campaign for Botswana and Zimbabwe just to spite her. Including continuous bullying on her social media pages. You’d have to pause and ask how human being can harbour so much hate in their heart.”
Tacha
Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija housemate Tacha celebrated the historic win by sharing a throwback video from her interview with Chidimma on The Big Friday Show. She captioned the video, “Chidinma has won this!!!! You saw it here FIRST!” and later posted, “My WINNER!!!!! Congratulations CHI CHI E no easy #Missuniverse2024,” showcasing her pride in Chidimma’s success.
Flavour
Popular Nigerian musician Flavour added a touch of humor to the reactions. He acknowledged Chidimma’s win by tweeting, “Minding my business and still collecting stray bullets. A whole Igbo angel. Na God get me,” playfully referencing the online commentary that associated him with Chidimma’s win.
Do2dtun
Media personality Do2dtun shared an inspiring message on Instagram celebrating Chidimma’s journey and ultimate triumph. His story post read, “The rejected stone is now what?” emphasizing the perseverance and resilience Chidimma demonstrated in the face of criticism and adversity.
Chidimma Adetshina’s second-place finish at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant not only made waves within the pageantry world but also resonated deeply within the hearts of many Nigerians and South Africans. Her journey serves as a testament to strength, determination, and the unyielding spirit of an African queen who defied the odds to shine on the global stage.
