In a surprising turn of events, Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, the former Top 11 Finalist of Miss South Africa, has been invited to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant.
This comes after her withdrawal from the Miss South Africa competition due to harassment and controversy surrounding her mother’s citizenship.
The invitation, extended by Guy Murray-Bruce, National Director of Miss Universe Nigeria, acknowledges Adetshina’s challenges and offers support and encouragement. The letter, dated August 9, 2024, recognizes Adetshina’s Nigerian heritage and invites her to represent her father’s native land on an international stage.
TO: MISS CHIDIMA ADETSHINA
DATE: AUGUST 9, 2024
DEAR MISS ADETSHINA,
We at Miss Universe Nigeria have been closely following the developments regarding your decision to bow out of the Miss South Africa beauty pageant. We acknowledge the circumstances surrounding your withdrawal and understand the challenges you may be facing.
In light of these events, we want to extend our support and encouragement. We believe that your journey in the world of pageantry is far from over and that there are still numerous opportunities for you to showcase your talent, grace, and beauty.
As a Nigerian by heritage, we would like to formally invite you to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. This is an opportunity to represent your father’s native land on an international stage, and we believe you would be an outstanding contender.
We encourage you to consider this opportunity and take part in a competition that celebrates the strength, intelligence, diversity of Nigerian women. Should you wish to participate, all you need to do is respond to this invitation, and we will be delighted to guide you through the next steps.
We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you continue your journey in pageantry with the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant.
Guy Murray-Bruce
National Director
This unexpected opportunity allows Adetshina to continue her pageantry journey, showcasing her talent, grace, and beauty. The Miss Universe Nigeria pageant celebrates the strength, intelligence, and diversity of Nigerian women, making Adetshina an ideal contender.
Adetshina’s response to the invitation is eagerly awaited, as this development opens new doors for her in the world of pageantry. The Miss Universe Nigeria pageant offers a fresh start, allowing Adetshina to move forward from the controversy surrounding her withdrawal from Miss South Africa.
This unexpected twist highlights the resilience and determination of Adetshina, who continues to pursue her passions despite adversity. The pageant community eagerly awaits her decision, as this new chapter unfolds in her journey.