Miss Nigeria shines at Miss Universe despite facing xenophobic abuse

Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Nigeria, finished second in the Miss Universe competition and was named Miss Africa and Oceania. She expressed pride in her achievements despite facing xenophobic abuse during her earlier participation in Miss South Africa. Adetshina, born in South Africa to Nigerian parents, faced identity challenges and allegations of fraud against her mother. After winning the Miss Nigeria title, she qualified for Miss Universe, held in Mexico City. Despite her success, some South Africans questioned her representation. Adetshina plans to seek therapy to cope with the trauma from the trolling she experienced. She is the highest-placed black African woman in Miss Universe since 2019.