Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina, whose citizenship is under investigation by Home Affairs. Miss Universe Nigeria have extended their support to Chidimma Adetshina, after her withdrawal from Miss SA, and invited her their 2024 pageant. Adetshina became the subject of xenophobia on social media with many, including Cabinet ministers, questioning her citizenship.
Her withdrawal came after the Department of Home Affairs shared it had found prima facie evidence suggesting the person it had on record as her mother might have committed fraud and identity theft. Miss Universe Nigeria have invited former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina to their 2024 pageant after her withdrawal from the local competition. Adetshina became the subject of xenophobia and bullying on social media with many, including Cabinet ministers, questioning her citizenship.
Her withdrawal came hours after the Department of Home Affairs on Wednesday said it had found prima facie evidence suggesting the person it had on record as her mother might have committed fraud and identity theft. READ | Chidimma Adetshina withdraws from Miss SA "After much careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and wellbeing of my family and me," the 23-year-old shared in a brief statement on social media . Miss Universe Nigeria extended their "support and encouragement" following the recent events.
"We at Miss Universe Nigeria have been closely followi.