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Miss Universe Nigeria magnificence pageant formally opens to Chidima Adecinainviting her to take part within the upcoming Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 competitors. Chidimma was a finalist within the 2024 Miss South Africa magnificence pageant, however she not too long ago withdrew from the competitors amid backlash over her Nigerian heritage, an argument that sparked nationwide debate and led to a authorities investigation.
Chidima, who was born in South Africa to a Nigerian (Igbo) father and a Mozambican mom and is now a naturalized South African, has confronted each help and criticism for her participation.
On August 8, Chidima introduced her withdrawal from the Miss South Africa magnificence pageant, citing considerations concerning the security of her household. “Collaborating in Miss South Africa 2024 has been a tremendous journey; nonetheless, after a lot consideration and for the security and well-being of myself and my household, I’ve made the troublesome choice to withdraw from the competitors. With the help of the Miss South Africa group, I’m very enthusiastic about this superb journey. The expertise is filled with gratitude.
In response, Miss Universe Nigeria in the present day reached out to Chidimma by way of Instagram to acknowledge the challenges she faces and supply help. “We at Miss Universe Nigeria have been intently monitoring the progress of your choice to withdraw from the Miss South Africa pageant. We perceive the circumstances of your withdrawal and perceive the challenges it’s possible you’ll be going through. In gentle of those occasions, we want to supply help and encouragement,” the message learn.
Miss Universe Nigeria went on to say that they imagine Chidimma’s journey on the earth of magnificence pageants is way from over and invited her to characterize Nigeria on the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. “As Nigerians, we formally invite you to take part within the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 magnificence pageant. This is a chance to characterize your father’s nation on the worldwide stage and we’re assured that you’ll grow to be an excellent competitor.
The group pressured that the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant celebrates the power, intelligence and variety of Nigerian girls they usually inspired Chidima to contemplate the chance.
Learn Chidimma’s full assertion under:
Miss Universe Nigeria Invitation Letter
