According to Times Live, Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, Chidimma Adetshina, has announced her decision to leave beauty pageants. The 23-year-old Nigerian beauty queen, who was the first runner-up at the 2024 Miss Universe pageant in Mexico, expressed her intention to prioritize her education, personal growth, and mental health.
In interviews, Adetshina described her pageant journey as both rewarding and challenging, calling it a “traumatic experience.” Despite the difficulties, she was overwhelmed by the support she received from Nigeria and Africa, which she described as “refreshing.” She plans to focus on runway modeling and exploring her potential in other areas.
Adetshina returned to Nigeria to a warm reception and expressed gratitude to her supporters for helping her dreams come true. She described her experience as a proud and life-changing moment.