Nigeria’s representative, Chidimma Adetshina, finish as di first runner-up for di 73rd Miss Universe Competition wey dem hold for Mexico.
Di final moment for di prestigious event wey happen for Arena CDMX, Mexico City, early Sunday morning, see Nigeria and Denmark for di last stage, as both contestants dey ready to claim di crown.
Di competition, wey many describe as one of di most exciting for recent years, celebrate di talent, intelligence, and beauty of women from different parts of di world.
For Instagram, di organisers tok say, “The final two! Nigeria and Denmark, two amazing women, one unforgettable moment.”
Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, eventually win di crown, taking over from Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.
Adetshina still gain plenty praise from judges and audience for her outstanding performance and composure.
Months before, Adetshina withdraw from di Miss South Africa 2024 contest wey she reach di final stage of. Di decision come after some South Africans raise concern about her nationality. Despite di controversy, she later represent Taraba State and win di Miss Universe Nigeria title.
Dis no be di first time wey Nigerian women dey shine for international beauty competitions. On November 16, 2001, Agbani Darego become di first Black African to win di Miss World title at di age of 18.
Her success make “Agbani” a popular way Nigerians dey describe slim beauty, and her win still be one historic moment for di country and di continent as a whole.
Not Just the 1st Runner Up of #MissUniverse2024 but Also Miss Universe Africa and Oceania..✨💫 #MissUniverse2024 #chidinma pic.twitter.com/3hyVpo366f
— Miss Universe Nigeria (@missuniverseng) November 17, 2024
