Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina shines at Miss Universe 2024, claims 1st runner-up spot

Chidimma Adetshina
Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s stunning representative at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant, has made history by emerging as the 1st runner-up in the highly competitive international beauty contest.

Adetshina’s impressive performance has sent shockwaves of pride across Nigeria and Africa, with many hailing her achievement as a groundbreaking moment for Black African representation on the global stage.

“We are incredibly proud of Chidimma for her remarkable achievement,” said a spokesperson for the Nigerian Ministry of Culture and Tourism. “Her success is a testament to the talent, beauty, and resilience of African women.”

Miss Universe Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig (R), and Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, await the announcement of the winner of Miss Universe 2023 on stage at the 73rd edition of the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City on November 16, 2024. (Photograph: CARL DE SOUZA / AFP)

The Miss Universe pageant, held on November 16, 2024, saw contestants from over 80 countries vying for the coveted crown. Adetshina’s 1st runner-up finish marks a significant milestone for Nigeria and Africa, demonstrating the continent’s growing influence in international beauty pageants.

The newly crowned Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig (R) from Denmark, reacts next to Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, after winning the 73rd edition of the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City on November 16, 2024. (Photograph: CARL DE SOUZA / AFP)

“Chidimma’s achievement is a source of inspiration for young African women everywhere,” said a fan on social media. “She has shown that with determination and hard work, anything is possible.”

Adetshina’s impressive showing has sparked widespread celebration across Nigeria, with many taking to social media to congratulate her using the hashtags