In a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination, Chidimma Adetshina, the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, has shared her poignant experience of being rejected from the Miss South Africa beauty pageant due to her Igbo name.
“I felt unaccepted by South Africans because of my Igbo name,” Chidimma revealed in an emotional interview with Silverbird TV. “People were not happy that my name is Chidimma and I am representing South Africa.” She described the ordeal as “horrible and heartbreaking.”
Despite being born in South Africa, Chidimma proudly embraces her Nigerian heritage, stating, “I am proudly Nigerian… I have lived there for 23 years and it’s heartbreaking to see that I wasn’t welcomed and accepted.”
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Chidimma’s courage and resilience led her to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, where she was crowned the winner on Saturday. She will represent Nigeria on the global stage in Mexico, shining a light on the beauty and diversity of the African continent.
Her story serves as a testament to the power of embracing one’s identity and overcoming adversity.
As Chidimma’s star continues to rise, she remains a beacon of hope and inspiration for young women everywhere, proving that with determination and self-love, anything is possible.
