Chidimma Adetshina’s Miss Universe Prizes Unveiled, Including R1.7 Million Cash, SA Gets Chest Pains
- Chidimma Adetshina, crowned Miss Universe first Runner-up, has been trending on social media after the competition in Mexico
- As Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, the SA-born model won $100,000 cash, a New York apartment lease, and a $3m diamond crown
- Social media reactions were mixed, with some Nigerian users mocking South Africans over her victory
Chidimma Adetshina has been charting social media trends since she was crowned the first runner-up at the just-ended Miss Universe competition in Mexico. The controversial model may not have won the crown, but she is not walking away empty-handed.
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Chidimma Adetshina's Miss Universe prizes revealed
Chidimma Adetshina did not return to her country empty-handed after being the first Runner-up at the Miss Universe pageant over the weekend. The SA-born model, crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, will walk away with mouth-watering prizes.
According to a social media user with the handle @DavidHundeyin, Chichi's list of competition prizes includes $100,000 cash, a one-year lease on a luxury apartment in New York, a $3m diamond-encrusted crown, and connections and contacts to kick off a successful career in modelling and showbiz.
Fans respond to Chidimma Adetshina's Miss Universe success
Social media users shared mixed reactions to the list of prizes. Nigerians mocked South Africans over the controversial matter.
@_AYO234 said:
"They won’t look after their country where they are second-class citizens, it’s Nigerians that’s their problem 😂"
@realFejiro commented:
"Oh, my days! All I see is more tears. LMAO 😂😂😂 SA people gonna be alright."
@BishopPOEvang added:
"Omo I have never seen a clap back in this manner before. You cooked bro with your pink boxers. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣"
@AbulelaF wrote:
"Period I am happy she didn’t win , she will never touch that title holder Miss Almost Universe."
What you need to know about Chidimma Adetshina
Chidimma is thought to have lived in Soweto, Gauteng, although there have been questions about her residence following the identity theft controversy. The Miss Universe runner-up is also reported to be a netball player. She attended Hoërskool Bosmansdam High School in Cape Town, Western Cape, and strongly advocates for change in the fight against gender-based violence. Chidimma is believed to have a Nigerian father and a Mozambican mother.
The Department of Home Affairs launched an investigation into Chidimma’s case after she became a finalist in the Miss South Africa pageant. She faced criticism over her eligibility to compete, with questions raised about her status due to her mother’s Mozambican roots and her father’s Nigerian background.
In August, Chidimma withdrew from the competition after the department revealed that her mother may have been involved in identity theft to obtain South African nationality.
Chidimma Adetshina reflects on tough road to Miss Universe
In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina's heartfelt message before stepping onto the Miss Universe stage moved many fans.
In the Instagram post, the controversial beauty queen reflected on the challenges she faced and what kept her going.
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