Embattled Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina has joined the Miss Universe Nigeria competition as the representative of Taraba State.
Reports state that Chidimma was born in Soweto at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in 2001. Her father is of Igbo descent, while her mother is a Mozambican who has become a naturalised citizen of South Africa.
Her participation in Miss South Africa had generated controversy due to questions about her nationality.
Following an investigation by the South African Ministry of Home Affairs, Chidimma decided to withdraw from the contest and accepted an invitation to participate in the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria pageant.
On Friday, the organisers of the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant announced on their official site that Chidimma will compete as Miss Taraba, contestant number 25.
“Introducing CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA (@chichi_vanessa ) as MISS TARABA STATE,” the organisers wrote.