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Chidimma Adetshina announces break from pageantry, reveals next move

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6 months ago

20 November 2024

Faith Udechukwu

Chidimma Adetshina announces break from pageantry reveals next move

Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s pride and first runner-up at the recent Miss Universe pageant, has outlined her vision for the future, emphasizing self-improvement and career advancement.

In an interview with BBC Pidgin, Adetshina revealed her decision to step away from the world of pageantry temporarily. She plans to concentrate on her education while simultaneously pursuing her passions in modeling and acting.

“This is a new chapter for me,” she shared, highlighting her commitment to broadening her horizons and leveraging her achievements in Miss Universe to build a versatile career.

“I want to put pageantry aside for now and focus more on my education and establishing who Chidimma is,” she said.

“I want to delve more into runway modeling, acting, and explore many other areas. There are so many things I would like to try and see where my potential can take me.”

Adetshina’s journey to the Miss Universe stage was not without challenges.

Born to a Nigerian father and Mozambican mother, she faced backlash over her nationality during her participation in the Miss South Africa pageant, ultimately leading to her withdrawal.

Addressing the controversy, Chidimma Adetshina assured her supporters that she would share details once she had a full understanding of the situation.

“People are really interested in the story. And like I said, I haven’t gone home yet, I haven’t heard anything, and I haven’t sat down with a lawyer or anything. So I can’t just talk about things,” she said.

“Once I get everything sorted out, I will definitely open up and give people clarity on the matter.”