Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old, recently withdrew from the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant following intense xenophobic attacks and backlash on social media, IOL reports. After being rejected by South Africans who argued that she did not represent the country due to her Mozambican and Nigerian heritage, Adetshina received an invitation to participate in Miss Universe Nigeria. The organizers of the Nigerian pageant encouraged her to represent her father’s native land on an international stage. Adetshina accepted the offer and shared her excitement on Instagram, expressing her gratitude for the opportunity. She explained that her decision to withdraw from Miss SA was influenced by concerns for her safety and that of her family, given the hostility she faced online.
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