Miss Universe Nigeria: Chidimma Adetshina solicits votes, shares goals

• Chidimma Adetshina has joined the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant and is asking for public support due to issues with her citizenship in South Africa.
• Recall that the 23-year-old, who finished as the 25th finalist, will represent Taraba state.
• In a video Chidimma requested public votes to help her make it to the Top 10.

Former Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina, who recently accepted a spot in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, has now appealed for public support amid the controversy surrounding her citizenship in South Africa.

Recall that the Nigerian pageant disclosed that the 23-year-old who emerged as the 25th finalist in the competition will represent Taraba state.

In a video posted on Miss Universe Nigeria’s social media timeline, Chidimma Adetshina appealed to the public to vote for her to progress to the Top 10.

The former Miss SA finalist, who described herself as a woman who has faced adversity, said she wants to use her voice and story alongside the Miss Universe Nigeria platform to promote inclusion and acceptance. She said in part:

“I also want to educate people on the power of diversity to build a stronger community that benefits everyone.”

Watch Chidimma Adetshina’s video below:

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shawramz: “This is very emotional…may we never put our children through this dilemma. I am glad Chichi is not emotionally broken down, she is soldiering on to have her dream realised. She embodies all the characteristics of a courageous and daring woman in this complex world. I will be great if her dreams are honoured. Let love lead.”

emmawareus: “You always have my vote sis!! What a powerful message.”

thapelo_molaudzi: “Miss universe already.”

official_abdulthiam: “You have all of my votes you will conquer love you.”

ser_mimosa: “You have my vote Queen from the day. Keep pushing. Make up proud.”

sirjoel_morgan: “Now that you are back to represent your father’s land, kindly do a face flag of yourself representing Nigeria just as you did for South Africa so we can feel the diversity you speak about. Thank you.”