Miss Universe 2024: Chidimma Adetshina Wears Sisi Eko Outfit at Pageant: "She Carried it With Grace"
- Chidimma Adetshina made Nigeria proud as she portrayed the country's rich cultural heritage at the Miss Universe 2024 beauty pageant
- Her hand-beaded traditional costume was crafted with over 10,000 coral pearls, cowrie shells, stones, and feathers
- The outfit was combined with a headpiece which signified authority and a deep connection to her ancestors, which got her fans excited
- In a chat with Legit.ng, a fashion designer, Peculiar Omojefe, spoke fondly about Chidimma's outfit and hailed the stylist for his level of creativity
Nigeria's representative at the Miss Universe 2024 beauty pageant Chidimma Adetshina turned heads as she rocked a Sisi Eko traditional outfit at the event.
Source: Instagram
Chidimma ensured that she made a fashion statement with her attire while preparing for the grand finale in Mexico on November 16, 2024.
According to the creative director of her costume, Abanobi Emmanuel Ifechukwu, it is a vibrant symbol of unity, strength, and heritage. It was crafted with over 10,000 coral pearls, cowrie shells, stones, feathers, and raffia.
Abanobi noted that each element honours the traditions and spirit of the people and celebrates the diverse cultures of Nigeria and Africa.
The significance of Chidimma Adetshina's headpiece
Chidimma combined her outfit with a magnificent headpiece that signified authority and a deep connection to the ancestors, while the beads represented various facets of African identity - unity, prosperity, courage, and resilience.
The stones and shells symbolise wealth, protection, and connection to the earth. The raffia spoke to the land’s roots, and the staff in her hand embodied wisdom and leadership. It is a powerful representation of a woman who unites through beauty, strength, and empowerment.
See Chidimma Adetshina's outfit below:
See another outfit Chidimma Adetshina wore at Miss Universe below:
Fans hail Chidimma Adetshina's Miss Universe outfit
Check out some of the reactions to Chidimma Adetshina's outfit below:
@washerboyy:
"Definitely the best miss universe candidate Nigeria has ever had."
@adaachomusic:
"I can only imagine how heavy that costume must be. Yet she carried it with grace."
@quecy321:
"Go girl. We are behind you...may the Lord continue to shower his grace towards you. You re unstoppable."
maksat9708:
"Chichi went to Mexico in her no gree for anybody mode."
@style_by_ruvero:
"Go girl, we are routing for you."
@f.musiyiwa:
"I believe in her she's exquisite."
Designer hypes Chidimma Adetshina's outfit
In a chat with Legit.ng, a fashion designer and founder of Cully Couture, Peculiar Omojefe, noted that Chidimma's outfit showed how creative her designer was. She added that the depiction of Nigeria and Africa in her looks made it more interesting.
"Chidimma Adetshina's designer tried. The outfit is very beautiful and showed that a lot of work was put into it. She was trying to portray Africa and Nigeria with her style and she achieved it."
Chidimma Adetshina gives 5 style inspiration
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Chdimma Adetshina won the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant and has continued to make the new.
Aside from the controversy surrounding her participation in Miss Universe South Africa, Chidimma has a daunting fashion sense.
In recent times, she has proven that she can give style inspiration as Legit.ng takes a stroll into her wardrobe.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
