Chidimma Adetshina Returns To Nigeria After 20 Years, Queenly Welcome She Received Causes Uproar

• Videos showing the moment Chidimma Adetshina arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, from Cape Town have emerged online
• In one of her interviews at Lagos airport, the former Miss SA finalist revealed the last time she was in Nigeria and also shared what she intends to do while in the country
• Chidimma Adetshina's arrival and what some Nigerian netizens have tagged as special treatment given to her has caused a debate online
• In a chat with Legit.ng, Kehinde Ajose, spoke about Chidimma Adetshina's chances of winning Miss Universe Nigeria

Legit.ng can confirm that former Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina has arrived in Lagos for the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant.

The Miss Universe Nigeria contestant, who had to withdraw from Miss South Africa due to a nationality dispute, landed in Lagos from Cape Town on Wednesday, August 21. She received a queenly welcome that had her smiling brightly.

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What Chidimma Adetshina plans to do in Nigeria

The 23-year-old model, who will be representing Taraba state, expressed her excitement over her return to Nigeria after 20 years.

Watch Chidimma speak in the video below:

While speaking to the press, Chidimma said she plans to explore the country during her stay and is thrilled to be part of her joyful introduction to it.

Aside from modelling, Chidimma revealed she is a law student and will be looking forward to furthering her education after the pageant.

Chidinma will now be competing in Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 on August 31.

She also expressed gratitude over how she was received in Nigeria.

Watch the video below:

Watch Chidimma speaking about what she intends to do while in Nigeria:

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Video of Chidimma with Miss Universe Nigeria organisers:

What Nigerians are saying about Chidimma's arrival

The queenly welcome Chidimma received has stirred up debate on whether other Nigerian contestants will stand a chance against her, as many tipped her to emerge as the Miss Universe Nigeria winner. Legit.ng captured some of the reactions, read them below:

ifiok_willie:

"Quick question, why is she getting more publicity than other delegates?"

musawuroyalbeauty:

"Well we can’t blame her if she didn’t visit her father’s land for 20 years. First, it’s the parents’ responsibilities to educate their children about their cultures and their roots. If her dad doesn’t take her to Nigeria often, how do you expect her to know? Stop finding fault in her. I’m also mix with 4 different African countries but American 🇺🇸.."

man_like_ojk:

"20 years ago and you are Back represent us."

nomusapeace:

"Lol nothing about her is Nigerian, even the accent, ehhh!!"

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cyliamotsoeneng:

"I love how Nigerians are now angry when she comes to them. Haibo I thought we were Afrophobic on."

tifethee.artist:

"She’s getting special treatment."

lulu_ukuma:

"Queen Chi, first learn pidgin."

oquesili_nnanna:

"20years you have not been in Nigeria. Now you want to learn the culture of where you come from and also want to be MUN. Representing a country you don’t have knowledge of its heritage."

She has the social media leverage - Kehinde Ajose

Kehinde Ajose, an entertainment journalist, shared his take on Chidimma Adetshina's chances of winning.

He said:

"She has gotten her foot at the door, she just might win. The only edge she has is social media leverage, which she might be able to use to get votes. It is, however, not a guarantee that she would win as there are other criteria the organisers will look at."

Chidimma drops out of pageant

Legit.ng also reported Chidimma's withdrawal from the beauty contest, to the dismay of fans.

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On August 8, 2024, the beauty queen took to social media to release a statement explaining her reasons.

Chidimma’s withdrawal from the Miss SA pageant was met with mixed reactions from netizens.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng