Nigeria’s beauty and model representative, Chidimma Adetshina, has finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico. Now Miss Universe 2024 Chidimma Adetshina shines in Africa as the top model.
Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, emerged as the winner of the contest. Theilvig takes over the crown from Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.
The final moments of the prestigious event at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, which was announced early Sunday morning, saw an electrifying face-off between Nigeria and Denmark, as the two women stood poised to claim the crown.
The competition, described as one of the most thrilling in recent years, celebrated the talents, intelligence, and elegance of women from around the globe.
The organisers shared a post on Instagram titled “The final two!” Nigeria and Denmark, two remarkable women, created a moment that will never be forgotten.
Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, ultimately won the crown, taking over from Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.
Chidimma Adetshina just gave the best 30 seconds speech in the history of Miss Universe as she climbs to top 5.
— Benkingsley Nwashara (@Benking443) November 17, 2024
Using the stone thrown at you to build a castle.#MissUniverse #MissUniverse2024 pic.twitter.com/J5phvNewQO
Meanwhile, Adetshina’s exceptional performance and grace earned her widespread admiration from judges and audiences alike.
Adetshina’s official withdrawal from the Miss South Africa 2024 contest, in which she had advanced to the final stage, caused controversy a few months ago.
She made the decision in response to worries expressed by some South Africans who questioned her nationality.
Nevertheless, she went on to represent Taraba State and win the title of Miss Universe Nigeria.
This is not the first time a Nigerian has achieved this feat.
Miss Universe 2024 👑 is Miss Denmark.
— Onis mate (@iam_onismate) November 17, 2024
Nigeria's Chidimma Adetshina was the First runner-up. Congratulations to Miss Denmark #MissUniverse2024 #MissUniverse pic.twitter.com/82QyIAh7pO
On November 16, 2001, Nigeria’s Agbani Darego became the first Black African to win the coveted Miss World title at the age of 18.
Due to her success, “Agbani” became synonymous with slender beauty in Nigeria, where many women admired her appearance.
As the first most beautiful girl in Nigeria to win Miss World, Agbani’s triumph rippled throughout Nigeria and was a great moment for the continent.
