Chidimma Adetshina emerges first runner-up at Miss Universe 2024

• In a gripping climax to the Miss Universe 2024 contest, Nigeria’s representative Chidimma Adetshina has emerged the first runner-up.
• Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was crowned the winner of the 73rd Miss Universe pageant at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
• Chidimma Adetshina, despite incessant challenges and backlash, has however made history as the first Nigerian to finish that high in the Miss Universe competition.

Chidimma Adetshina, the reigning Miss Universe Nigeria, has made history by securing the position of first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, held in Mexico City on Sunday.

Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, emerged as the winner, claiming the prestigious crown in a dazzling finale.

Alongside Chidimma Adetshina and Theilvig, contestants from Bolivia, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Russia, Chile, Thailand, Canada, and Peru were among the top 12 finalists.

Chidimma Adetshina’s rise to prominence was marked by her eloquence and poise, particularly her compelling responses on diversity and respect for humanity.

Her journey through the competition was nothing short of remarkable, advancing from the top 30 to the top five and ultimately becoming one of the final two contenders for the crown.

Despite her exceptional performance at the competition, Victoria Theilvig claimed the title, succeeding Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.

Chidimma Adetshina’s path to Miss Universe was not without its challenges. Born to a Nigerian father and Mozambican mother, she initially faced criticism and had to withdraw from the Miss South Africa pageant due to her nationality.

However, the Silverbird Group, organisers of Miss Universe Nigeria, extended an invitation to her, for her to compete, where she ultimately won the national title and represented Nigeria on the global stage.

Chidimma Adetshina’s achievement as first runner-up is a proud moment for Nigeria, marking a historic milestone in the country’s pageant history.