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The Citizen
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Chidimma Adetshina defends journey reflection
Reports suggest Chidimma Adetshina may currently be in South Africa, though she has not publicly confirmed or denied these claims. Former Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina has hit back at critics who accused her of being ungrateful after she reflected on her turbulent pageant journey one year later. The model, who was forced to withdraw from Miss SA days before the finale, defended her right to look back on the experience that ultimately led to her Miss Universe Nigeria crown. Social media backlash over reflection Adetshina addressed the criticism in an Instagram story post on Monday. She revealed she had been receiving numerous private messages questioning her gratitude and suggesting her dreams were shattered. 'So sad how a person cannot reflect on her journey. I've been receiving so many messages saying how was your dream shattered? You're being ungrateful and so many things,' Adetshina wrote. The beauty queen clarified the timeline of events from last year. She noted that 10 August marked the day the Miss SA show was held, but she could not participate. Four days later, on 14 August, she accepted an invitation that would change her trajectory. 'Firstly, the 10th of August was the day the show was held, however, I couldn't participate. On the 14th of August I accepted the invitation. Today is not the 14th??' she stated. ALSO READ: Home Affairs minister unable to confirm whether Chidimma Adetshina was in SA recently Defending her gratitude Adetshina strongly rejected accusations of ingratitude, emphasising how her current situation represents answered prayers. She described how what initially appeared to be a setback became a stepping stone to her dreams. 'You guys should allow a person reflect in peace. It's been a year and I'm more grateful than ever because my plans didn't work for me but God's plans did,' she explained. The Miss Universe Nigeria titleholder reflected on the emotional turmoil she experienced during the same period last year. Despite the challenges, she now views the experience as worthwhile. 'This month last year was filled with so much emotions but looking back it was all worth it. How am I being ungrateful when I'm LITERALLY living in answered prayers!!! The end of one journey was the beginning of another and a step to my dream,' Adetshina wrote. Tumultuous Miss SA journey Adetshina's participation in Miss South Africa last year was marked by significant obstacles around her identity and citizenship. The Department of Home Affairs revealed it had found prima facie indications of fraud committed by Adetshina's mother after it launched an investigation into her citizenship. This added to weeks of social media attacks, compelling her withdrawal from the competition just days before the finale. The controversy dominated headlines throughout her brief but highly publicised involvement in the pageant. Her withdrawal came after sustained pressure and criticism on various social media platforms. The attacks continued for weeks, ultimately forcing her decision to step away from the competition. Presumably affected by the probe, Chidimma released a statement of withdrawal a day after Home Affairs announced their findings. She claimed the decision came amid safety concerns. 'Being part of the Miss SA 2024 competition has been an amazing journey. However, after much careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and well-being of my family and me. 'With the support of the Miss SA organisation, I leave with a heart full of gratitude for this amazing experience,' she said at the time. ALSO READ: Chidimma Adetshina: Home Affairs identifies ID theft victim, two officials being investigated Miss Universe Nigeria success Following her Miss SA withdrawal, Adetshina accepted the invitation to compete in Miss Universe Nigeria. This decision proved transformative, as she went on to win the crown. Her victory represented a complete turnaround from the difficulties she faced in South Africa. Since becoming Miss Universe Nigeria, Adetshina has been more open about her experiences. She shared insights into both her challenging Miss SA journey and her subsequent success in Nigeria. ALSO READ: Chidimma Adetshina invited to take part in Miss Universe Nigeria pageant [VIDEO] Organisational disputes Adetshina made claims about her treatment by Miss Universe Nigeria organisers following her crowning. She alleged that the pageant organisers essentially abandoned her after she won the title. The beauty queen reportedly indicated she would not be attending the event to crown her successor. This decision appears linked to her dissatisfaction with how the organisers have handled her reign. The speculation surrounding her discontent with the organisation has been compounded by her not following the Miss Universe page on Instagram. Current whereabouts Reports suggest Adetshina may currently be in South Africa, though she has not publicly confirmed or denied these claims. Her location remains a subject of speculation. In concluding her Instagram statement, Adetshina asked for space to celebrate all aspects of her journey as she approaches the end of her reign. She emphasised that discussing her experience does not change what happened. 'Talking about it doesn't change anything… Please stop changing the narrative and allow me celebrate every moment, the good and the bad as I approach the end of my journey,' she concluded. 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IOL News
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Chidimma Adetshina fires back at 'ungrateful' claims while reflecting on her Miss SA journey
Chidimma Adetshina, the controversial beauty queen, addressed online trolls who criticised her perceived ingratitude regarding the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant opportunity she received last year. This came after Adetshina reflected on her Miss SA journey. Image: Instagram Former Miss South Africa contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, clapped back at critics who claimed that she is ungrateful after she reflected on her tumultuous journey in SA's glamorous beauty pageant. It has now been a year since Adetshina has been making headlines, and her journey in Miss SA last year was full of hurdles. And after weeks of being attacked on social media, the model was forced to withdraw a few hours before the finale. In a post shared on her Instagram story on Monday, August 11, she shared: 'Last year this time my dreams were shattered in front of my eyes but I am grateful for this journey.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ However, this post was met with a lot of criticism from the public, which prompted the 24-year-old beauty queen to address the comments and trolling directed at her. Taking to Instagram on Monday, August 11, she hit back at her Nigerian fanbase who claimed that she is ungrateful because the Miss Universe Nigeria organisation gave her a platform last year after she withdrew from Miss SA. She wrote: 'So sad how a person cannot reflect on her journey. I've been receiving so many messages saying how was your dream shattered? You being ungrateful and so many things. 'Firstly, the 10th of August was the day the show was held; however, I couldn't participate. On the 14th of August, I accepted the invitation. Today is not the 14th??' A screenshot of Chidimma Adetshina addressing online trolls who claim she is ungrateful. Image: Instagram Stories Adetshina added that they should leave her alone and let her look back at how her journey was because even though it was an emotional and tough journey, she is still grateful. 'You guys should allow a person to reflect in peace. It's been a year, and I'm more grateful than ever because my plans didn't work for me, but God's plans did. 'This month last year was filled with so much emotions, but looking back, it was all worth it. How am I being ungrateful when I'm LITERALLY living in answered prayers!!! The end of one journey was the beginning of another and a step to my dream,' she added. Adetshina has been opening up about her experience since she was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria.
TimesLIVE
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'Last year this time my dreams were shattered': Chidimma looks back on Miss SA exit
Former Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina has reflected on her journey at the pageant, a year after her withdrawal. The 24-year-old reigning Miss Universe Africa and Oceania withdrew from the competition after controversy surrounding her nationality. She moved on to compete for Miss Universe Nigeria, where she won. In an Instagram story, Adetshina shared a video from last year, dated August 12, four days after she stepped down, captioned: 'Last year, on this day, my dream was shattered in front of my eyes, but I'm grateful for this journey.' The beauty queen, who was born in Soweto to a Nigerian father and a Mozambican mother who allegedly stole someone's identity, faced intense scrutiny and online attacks, with many questioning her identity. The department of home affairs found prima facie evidence suggesting fraud and identity theft may have been committed by Adetshina's mother when she obtained her South African citizenship in 2001. Meanwhile, Adetshina sparked controversy recently after it was reported she was back in South Africa. Operation Dudula confirmed she is in Cape Town and called for her deportation. 'This goes against South African immigration laws, which clearly state anyone found to have used another person's identity — directly or indirectly — is liable for deportation,' Operation Dudula said. It suggested home affairs was misleading the public with 'fake' removals. 'Instead of ensuring our laws are upheld, home affairs appears to be conducting fake deportations that give the public a false sense of action. Many of these so-called 'removals' seem to be temporary arrests followed by quiet releases.'
IOL News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Chidimma Adetshina's return sparks outcry: netizens demand answers from Home Affairs
Controversial beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina has ignited a debate on social media after it was reported that she is back in SA. Image: Supplied After being crowned Miss Universe Nigeria last year, Chidimma Adetshina swore that she would not return to South Africa; however, it seems like the beauty queen never lived up to her words after being spotted in SA just recently. Even though there is no official evidence that Adetshina is indeed in SA right now, netizens have expressed their concern over the controversial beauty queen reportedly being in Mzansi. Operation Dudula released a statement on social media regarding her being back in the country and also revealed that, as an organisation, they have confirmed that Adetshina is back in SA. 'Fellow South Africans, we have confirmed that Adetshina, a Nigerian national accused of using a stolen South African identity, is still living freely in Cape Town – despite claims from Home Affairs SA that she was deported. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ 'During the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, she herself confirmed she is based in South Africa. This goes against South African Immigration Laws, which clearly state that anyone found to have used another person's identity – directly or indirectly – is liable for deportation,' the organisation wrote in a statement. In addition, netizens have taken to X to call out the Home Affairs minister, Leon Schreiber, and to ask him how Adetshina entered SA. @ashseraka wrote: 'How did Chidimma Adetshina get back in the country @Leon_Schreib?' How did Chidimma Adetshina get back in the country@Leon_Schreib ? — Ashley Serakalala (@ashseraka) August 10, 2025 '@HomeAffairsSA @Leon_Schreib How is it possible that a person with known fake identification documents is back in the country?' @LixMiller said. @HomeAffairsSA@Leon_Schreib How is it possible that a person with known fake identification documents are back in the country? — Sarcastic Suzie (@LixMiller) August 10, 2025 Just recently, the beauty queen has been revealing what has been happening behind the scenes with the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, and everything appears not to be rosy. Adetshina joined an Instagram live of Miss Supranational Nigeria, Paula Ezendu and revealed in the comment section that after the Miss Universe Nigeria finale, she was basically ditched by the organisers. She also rallied behind a fellow Nigerian beauty queen, Nyekachi Douglas, who was snubbed from the competition and shared how she was told to withdraw from participating. Taking to the comment section, the 24-year-old shared how she is fully supporting Douglas and said: 'I STAND WITH YOU!! You deserve every opportunity to compete… TELL YOUR STORY!' Adetshina has also reportedly cut ties with Nigeria's beauty pageant, unfollowing them on Instagram and announcing her absence from the grand finale. A TikTok fan page shared a video, expressing their excitement about seeing Adetshina crown the next beauty queen.
The South African
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
'My dreams were shattered': Chidimma on exiting Miss SA
Chidimma Adetshina is reflecting on her difficult decision to step down from the Miss SA pageant, pending backlash from the public over her identity. This comes as the beauty queen has reportedly fallen out with the organisers of the Miss Universe Nigeria competition. In a strange turn of events, the model and mother of one went from representing South Africa to Nigeria just a few weeks later. Chidimma was born to a Malawian mother and a Nigerian father. Her mother was arrested earlier this year after the Department of Home Affairs discovered she had committed identity fraud when registering her daughter's birth. In an Instagram Story on Sunday, 10 August, Chidimma Adetshina marked the moment Mia Le Roux was crowned Miss SA a year ago. The occasion was also a reminder that she was forced to step down amid widespread public backlash. She shared: 'Last year, this day, my dreams were shattered right in front of my eyes.' She added: 'But, I'm also grateful for this journey'. A year ago, Chidimma stepped down as a Miss SA finalist. She went on to win Miss Universe Nigeria. Image via Instagram: @chichi_vanessa Just a few days before the finale, Chidimma announced her early exit. In a statement, she shared: 'Being part of the Miss South Africa 2024 competition has been an amazing journey. However, after much careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the competition for the safety and well-being of my family and me. 'With the support of the Miss South Africa organisation, I leave with a heart full of gratitude for this amazing experience.' She added: 'Whoever wears the crown represents us all'. Just a few days later, Chidimma would accept an invitation to be a last-minute finalist at the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. She ultimately won the title on 31 August. Fast forward a few months, and Chidimma would scoop the prize of Miss Universe runner-up in Mexico. Meanwhile, rumours are rife that Chidimma has fallen out with the organisers of Miss Universe Nigeria. The South African-born beauty has unfollowed the official pageant account and confirmed with her followers that she will not be attending the 2025 event later this month. Chidimma Adetshina's relationship with Miss Universe Nigeria organisers has reportedly soured. The South African revealed she would not be attending the finale. Images via Instagram: @chichi_vanessa According to pageant insiders, Chidimma sided with contestant Nyekachi Douglas, who revealed that she was asked to withdraw over new eligibility rules. She was also excluded from a high-profile event. Chidimma has hinted that the Miss Universe Nigeria organisers ditched her soon after she was crowned. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
