Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Becomes Controversy, Her Citizenship Is Questioned

Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Photo: doc. Instagram @chichi_vanessa

HOLIDAY NEWS - Chidimma Adetshina has just been selected and crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. However, her victory was not without controversy. Many people question his citizenship.

Adetshina was originally a finalist in the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant. However, her presence in the pageant sparked a wave of criticism in South Africa. Some have questioned whether he is fit to compete, considering that although he is a South African citizen, his father is from Nigeria and his mother has Mozambican roots.

In the interview, the 23-year-old woman explained that she was born in Soweto, a township near Johannesburg, and grew up in Cape Town. Despite this, citizenship issues continued to haunt her participation, leading Miss South Africa organizers to ask the South African Department of Home Affairs to investigate her status.

The investigation revealed that Adetshina's mother may have committed identity theft to become a South African citizen, although Adetshina herself was not involved in the illegal act as she was still a baby at the time.

The day after the announcement of the investigation, Adetshina decided to withdraw from the Miss South Africa pageant. This decision was taken for the safety and welfare of his family, but this step increasingly made his story become headline news around the world.

Adetshina's story caught the attention of Miss Universe Nigeria organizers, who invited her to participate in their pageant. They argue that Adetshina deserves to represent her father's homeland on the international stage.

On Saturday (31/8/2024), Adetshina cried with emotion when she was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 after her long journey in the beauty pageant.

"This crown is not just about beauty, it is a call for unity," he said emotionally.

His win received a warm welcome on social media. A South African woman praised him.

"Your story is inspiring - you are stronger than you think, and we love you, our African sisters."

Meanwhile, a Nigerian supporter said, "Believe me, we Nigerians are proud of her... she is our sister, a smart and intelligent girl, Nigerian blood flows in her veins."

However, not everyone celebrated Adetshina's victory. Some social media users alleged that the contest was rigged in Adetshina's favor. "

"He's not worth it," wrote one Instagram user.

"He has never lived in Nigeria and was only invited to compete after the other finalists were selected. He arrived in Nigeria for the first time in 20 years for this pageant, only to be given our crown. This organization is full of bias," criticized another netizen.

Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Jadi Kontroversi, Kewarganegaraannya Dipertanyakan

HOLIDAY NEWS - Chidimma Adetshina baru saja terpilih dan dinobatkan menjadi Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. Namun kemenangannya tersebut tidak terlepas dari kontroversi. Banyak orang yang mempertanyakan kewarganegaraannya.

Adetshina awalnya merupakan finalis di ajang Miss South Africa 2024. Namun, keberadaannya di kontes tersebut memicu gelombang kritik di Afrika Selatan. Beberapa pihak mempertanyakan apakah dia layak berkompetisi, mengingat meskipun ia adalah warga negara Afrika Selatan, ayahnya berasal dari Nigeria dan ibunya memiliki darah Mozambik.

Dalam wawancara, wanita 23 tahun itu menjelaskan bahwa ia lahir di Soweto, sebuah township di dekat Johannesburg, dan tumbuh besar di Cape Town. Meskipun demikian, isu kewarganegaraan terus membayangi partisipasinya, sehingga penyelenggara Miss South Africa meminta Departemen Dalam Negeri Afrika Selatan untuk menyelidiki statusnya.

Investigasi tersebut mengungkap bahwa ibu Adetshina mungkin telah melakukan pencurian identitas untuk menjadi warga negara Afrika Selatan, meskipun Adetshina sendiri dinyatakan tidak terlibat dalam tindakan ilegal tersebut karena saat itu masih bayi.

Sehari setelah pengumuman investigasi, Adetshina memutuskan untuk mundur dari kontes Miss South Africa. Keputusannya ini diambil demi keselamatan dan kesejahteraan keluarganya, namun langkah tersebut semakin membuat kisahnya menjadi berita utama di seluruh dunia.

Kisah Adetshina menarik perhatian penyelenggara Miss Universe Nigeria, yang kemudian mengundangnya untuk berpartisipasi dalam kontes mereka. Mereka berpendapat bahwa Adetshina pantas mewakili tanah air ayahnya di panggung internasional.

Pada Sabtu (31/8/2024), Adetshina menangis haru ketika dinobatkan sebagai Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 setelah perjalanan panjangnya di kontes kecantikan.

"Mahkota ini bukan hanya soal kecantikan, ini adalah panggilan untuk persatuan," ujarnya penuh emosi.

Kemenangannya mendapat sambutan hangat di media sosial. Seorang wanita Afrika Selatan memberikan pujian untuknya.

"Kisahmu menginspirasi - kamu lebih kuat dari yang kamu kira, dan kami mencintaimu, saudari Afrika kami."

Sementara itu, seorang pendukung Nigeria mengatakan, "Percayalah, kami orang Nigeria bangga padanya... dia saudari kami, gadis yang cerdas dan pintar, darah Nigeria mengalir dalam nadinya."

Namun, tak semua orang merayakan kemenangan Adetshina. Beberapa pengguna media sosial menuduh bahwa kontes tersebut dicurangi demi kemenangan Adetshina. "

"Dia tidak layak," tulis salah satu pengguna Instagram.

"Dia tidak pernah tinggal di Nigeria dan hanya diundang untuk berkompetisi setelah para finalis lainnya dipilih. Dia tiba di Nigeria untuk pertama kalinya setelah 20 tahun untuk kontes ini, dan hanya untuk diberi mahkota kami. Organisasi ini penuh dengan bias," krtik netizen lain.