- Nigeria’s beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina, made history as the second runner-up at Miss Universe 2024 and was also crowned Miss Africa and Oceania.
- In an interview with BBC, Chidimma shared that she never expected to make it to the top 2, and was content with simply reaching the top 30.
- Chidimma opened up ON the emotional and mental challenges she faced throughout the competition, admitting she is still struggling mentally and plans to seek therapy.
Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s beauty queen and the second runner-up at Miss Universe 2024, has opened up on her journey to the top and the mental health challenges she faced along the way.
In addition to securing the second runner-up position, Chidimma was also crowned Miss Africa and Oceania, an achievement that has solidified her place in global beauty history.
In an exclusive interview with BBC, Chidimma reflected on her unexpected rise to the top of the pageant world.
Despite her international fame, the beauty queen admitted that she never imagined making it to the top 2.
According to her, she had already found peace in her heart with being in the top 30, and that was enough for her.
Chidimma went on to reveal that not many people understand the emotional and mental challenges she faced throughout the competition.
She candidly opened up on the toll the experience took on her well-being, explaining that she is still struggling mentally and is considering therapy to process her experiences.
Netizens Reactions…
@sisiekemmie said: “Brands please she deserves all the bags.”
@prizzygat said: “The last question caught her unaware, and she answered swiftly.”
@commissionsbyfis said: “So graceful and answered the questions like a pro. Congratulations again, Chidinma!! Great interview too.”
@moyoolalekan said: “Smart girl smart answers👏👏.
@ngoziarmaniokeke said: “How can we help this young girl? She’s been through alot and needs our supports in all areas.”
@peps.sprayer said: “She is resilient. A very Nigerian trait. Congrats 🎉 Chichi.”
@iamnkechinna said: “Intelligence, Grace, Eloquence and Poise 🔥🔥.”
@princessjoyagbozi said: “She is so intelligent. Omo 🙌🙌🙌🙌 take your flowers girllllll 😍😍.”
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