There is widespread jubilation for fans and lovers of Nigerian model Chidimma Adetshina as she emerges as Miss Universe Nigeria 2024.

The black beauty queen who represented Taraba State at the just concluded beauty pageant beat 25 others to emerge the winner of the night. The model was crowned the new Miss Universe Nigeria at the grand finale, held at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, on Saturday night, August 31st. Following her win, Chidimma will represent Nigerians at the Miss Universe pageantry in Mexico.

Speaking on her win, Chidimma said that her victory isn’t only for her but for all, and it’s a true call for unity.

“This crown is not just for beauty; it’s a call for unity”.

Chidimma’s journey to winning the title was nothing short of strength, resilience and grace as she was forced to withdraw from the Miss Universe South Africa pageantry in July. South Africans had questioned her citizenship and took to social media to call for her removal. Adetshina is born to a South African mother and a Nigerian father.

Following her withdrawal, a Caucasian woman, Mia Le Roux, won the pageantry, and she became the first Miss SA winner who is deaf and has a cochlear implant.

Guy Murray-Bruce, the National Director of Miss Universe Nigeria, had invited her to compete in the just concluded MUN 2024.

To worsen things, South Africans had a ploy to overthrow Chidimma, as they massively voted for a plus-sized model representing Kwara State, Ufa Dania, to spite Chidimma. The support from South Africans made Miss Dania, the top-leading lady at the pageantry, with 23901 votes, and Chidimma came second with 23422 votes. But trust Nigerians to always come true for their own as they massively voted for Chidimma, which made her the winner of the night.

See some reactions to her winning,

One Mum Boiz1 wrote, “She reminds me of Agbani Darego. Let’s not lie, none of the contestants can beat her beauty

One Avalon Okpe wrote, “They should have crowned her at the airport the moment she landed. There was no point bothering the rest of the girls

One Asaaofficial wrote, “Tbh nobody came close, it was a clean win

One B3rants_ wrote, “She deserves it guys, she deserves it. Others are mid, she really put in the work

One Prim Rose Dodo wrote, “I knew she was going to win she has presence and star quality, plus she did extremely well. The other girls did very well too, but the best person won

One Fabulous Nkay wrote, “Her preparedness was met by opportunity. Nobody came close. Congratulations girl

One Jane Goretti wrote, “Aside from the scandal surrounding how she came about, she deserves it. Well-spoken, beautiful, and Queen material

One Edoghe wrote, “South Africans will be in a swimming pool of tears

One Ezzy Abbey wrote, “INEC ooo. Ballot box don miss

One Spice Queen Canada wrote, “Beautiful. Please go and represent Nigeria internationally. That is your destination”.